Parliamentary questions

1847. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the adequacy of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19265/26]

1848. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/26]

1849. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/26]

1850. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons in relation to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); the lessons that can be learned from countries that have already implemented a ban on single use vaping products; and if she will make a st…

1851. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research into the increasing prevalence of larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19272/26]

1852. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the running cost of the Mount Carmel surgical hub in 2025; the allocation for this hub in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19304/26]

1853. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual running cost of each surgical hub once open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19305/26]

1854. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the total capital allocation for each surgical hub since the programme was initiated, by hub. [19306/26]

1855. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if any of the specific actions outlined can, or will, be advanced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19307/26]

1856. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the prohibitively high cost of hearing aids; if this will be dealt with in the new national hearing care plan; the timeline for publication of this plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19308/26]

1857. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the Programme for Government commitment to expand the RSV immunisation programme; the steps she is taking to deliver this commitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19309/26]

1858. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the RSV immunisation programme for infants; if a proposal is being considered (details supplied); her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19310/26]

1859. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to ensure HSE price talks for skyclarys take account for Friedreich’s ataxia time-sensitive progression. [19311/26]

1860. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030 and 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement, especially the 180-day timeline, applies to the negotiations for skyclarys; and to resolve this urgent unmet need without further postponement. [19312/26]

1861. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for physiotherapy services in the Castlerea Primary Care Centre catchment area; the number of patients currently on the waiting list; and whether there are plans to increase physiotherapy capacity locally. [19314/26]

1862. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the availability of primary care counselling services in the Castlerea area, including waiting times for access to counselling supports; and whether there are plans to expand access for patients who do not hold a medical card. [19315/26]

1863. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for occupational therapy and dietetics referrals from GPs in the Castlerea area; and the steps the HSE is taking to improve access to these services. [19316/26]

1864. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the community supports are currently available in the Roscommon/Castlerea area for persons living with chronic psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder; and whether additional social supports, key worker supports, or residential options are planned. [19317/26]

1865. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels and operational capacity of mental health home treatment teams serving the Roscommon area; and whether there have been any reductions in service provision. [19318/26]

1866. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for outpatient appointments in ENT, orthopaedics and cardiology for patients referred from the Castlerea area; and the actions being taken to reduce delays for these specialties. [19319/26]

1867. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the per-capita health capital spend in each region in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19325/26]

1868. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19330/26]

1869. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of people on waiting lists for home care support in Longford and Westmeath, in tabular form. [19347/26]

1870. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of people on waiting lists for home care support per county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19348/26]

1871. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19352/26]