Parliamentary questions

1697. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of people directly employed to work in her Department, by grade. [18413/26]

1698. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will extend reimbursement for continuous glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes patients, just as type 1 diabetes patients can; if she will examine this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18414/26]

1699. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of buildings owned by the HSE in County Carlow that are currently vacant; the addresses of these buildings; and their current status, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18431/26]

1700. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of buildings owned by the HSE in County Kilkenny that are currently vacant; the addresses of these buildings; and their current status, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18432/26]

1701. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the plans that have been established to address the lack of psychological support for stroke patients, as highlighted in the National Stroke Strategy 2022–2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18434/26]

1702. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of cardiac rehabilitation centres that have access to psychological support for heart patients; the measures being taken to increase access to the service for this specific patient cohort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18435/26]

1703. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures that were cancelled by management at University Hospital Galway in 2025; the nature of the procedures cancelled; the reason for the cancellations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18464/26]

1704. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures that were cancelled by medical consultants at University Hospital Galway in 2025; the nature of the procedures cancelled; the reason for the cancellations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18465/26]

1705. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the protocol within University Hospital Galway to be followed in the cancellation of procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18466/26]

1706. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish television networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18476/26]

1707. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish radio networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18477/26]

1708. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products at sporting events, both in and around the venues and grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18478/26]

1709. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning the advertisement of alcohol during and around sporting events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18479/26]

1710. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning alcohol sponsorship of sports teams and individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18480/26]

1711. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol advertising during sporting events has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18481/26]

1712. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol sponsorship of sports teams or individuals has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18482/26]

1713. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health for an update on the application for reimbursement for the drug Skyclarys (omaveloxalone); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18485/26]

1714. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the working group on the National Hearing Care Plan; if she has yet received the report from the working group that was due to be submitted to the Minister in Q1 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18524/26]

1715. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if there has been a change to the long-established practice of offering permanent National Ambulance Service positions to paramedics who successfully complete training; the support that is available for those impacted by this change of practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18525/26]

1716. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the current status of the assessment, pricing negotiations and potential reimbursement approval for Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) for the treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) in Ireland; when patients can expect a decision on access to this medicine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18543/26]

1717. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider introducing a cap under the fair deal scheme on charges applied to leased land and land transferred within five years of application, as applicants are currently liable for monthly payments for the full duration of their stay in a nursing home; given that a three-year cap applies to the principal private residenc…

1718. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide details of the capital spend on permanent health infrastructure over the past ten years in GUH, the only Model 4 hospital in the west and northwest; the way in which this compares with similar spending on other model 4 hospitals across the country namely, Beaumount, Mater, St James's, Vincent's Waterford CUH and…

1719. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health if she will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers with long-Covid; the options available to the person in question; to provide an update in respect of any potential reinstatement of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18548/26]

1720. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current timeline for completion and opening of the eating disorder unit, including key milestones and expected date of operational readiness at the psychiatric facility in Roscommon; the overall budget allocation for the unit and for the wider psychiatric facility; the proposed staffing model, including the total number of staff roles all…

1721. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the abatement issues that have arisen for some retired HSE workers (details supplied); in light of the work and commitment that they showed in the time of a health crisis, waiver the abatements in these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18562/26]