Parliamentary questions

449. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of a register for advance healthcare directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21086/26]

450. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the additional pressure put on radiographer practice tutors as a result of the Government’s decision to increase the number of student radiographers without the HSE increasing the number of practice tutors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21089/26]

451. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the level of capital investment allocated to health facilities in Galway City and County in each of the past five years; the projects currently at planning, design and construction stages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21100/26]

452. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints received by the HSE in relation to the physical condition or maintenance of buildings and facilities at University Hospital Galway in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21101/26]

453. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints received by the Ombudsman in relation to patient experiences at Galway University Hospitals in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21102/26]

454. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health when a planning application is expected to be submitted for the proposed elective hospital at Merlin Park, Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21103/26]

455. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health to outline the current scope of the proposed development at Merlin Park University Hospital, including whether the proposed development will include a full elective hospital or an elective care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21104/26]

456. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health to detail the number of beds that are planned for in the proposed development at Merlin Park University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21105/26]

457. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the expected reduction in waiting lists for elective procedures at Galway University Hospitals arising from the proposed development at Merlin Park University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21106/26]

458. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres currently operating in Galway City and County Galway ; the services provided in each centre; and the plans for additional primary care facilities in the constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21107/26]

459. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated to mental health services in Galway City and County in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21108/26]

460. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health to detail, the staffing levels across CAMHS teams in Galway City and County over each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21109/26]

461. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels across HSE adult mental health services in Galway City and County over each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21110/26]

462. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address persistent overcrowding at University Hospital Galway; the number of patients treated on trolleys at the hospital in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21111/26]

463. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the progress made on Programme for Government commitments relating to health infrastructure in Galway, including the proposed new elective hospital, expansion of trauma services, and establishment of a surgical hub; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21112/26]

464. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by her Department to address the concerns (details supplied) which have been raised by Practice Tutor Radiographers within the HSE. [21159/26]

465. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the actions her Department are taking to support those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if her Department will conduct a health technology assessment and make a reimbursement decision in light of a company (details supplied) receiving an EU conditional marketing authorisation. [21173/26]

466. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a surgical appointment with the ENT department at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [21193/26]

467. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been brought to the case of a person (details supplied) whose scheduled back surgery was cancelled due to lack of available beds; the steps being taken to ensure the procedure is rescheduled as soon as possible; the expected waiting time for the surgery; if there is any possibility of expediting the procedure given that the…

468. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the audit of governance and equity in patient access and waiting list management at CHI; the timeline for completion and publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21200/26]

469. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the wider look back of an individual consultant announced last month following phase one of the independent external review of the paediatric orthopaedic surgery service at CHI and Dublin hospitals (details supplied); if this has begun; the timeline being worked towards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […

470. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update regarding the 62 patients recommended for further clinical follow-up following phase one of the independent external review of the paediatric orthopaedic surgery service at CHI and Dublin hospitals; if all 62 have had their follow-up appointments; if not, the timeline for completing all follow-ups; and if she will make a s…

471. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the current timeline for completion of phase two of the independent external review of the paediatric orthopaedic surgery service at CHI and Dublin hospitals (details supplied); if this work will be concluded by the end of 2026; if she will publish phase one when the full report is complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [212…

472. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for physiotherapy by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category; and time waiting, in tabular form. [21204/26]

473. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for occupational therapy by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [21205/26]