Parliamentary questions

2172. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant orthodontists and specialist orthodontists currently working in the public dental service in each RHA; the number of whole-time equivalent posts in each RHA; the number of vacancies and posts filled on a temporary or agency basis; the current waiting list for orthodontic assessment and treatment in each RHA; and if sh…

2173. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting cardiac surgery in each hospital providing cardiac surgical services; the average waiting time in each hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20481/26]

2174. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of cardiac surgery procedures cancelled or deferred due to bed or intensive care capacity constraints in each cardiac surgery centre, in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20482/26]

2175. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on waiting lists for day case procedures in hospitals operated by the Health Service Executive, broken down by hospital and by length of time waiting less than three months; three to six months; six to twelve month; more than twelve months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20483/26]

2176. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of scheduled day procedures that were cancelled or postponed in hospitals operated by the Health Service Executive in each of the past three years; the reasons for these cancellations, including staffing shortages, bed capacity, theatre capacity or equipment availability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20484/26]

2177. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the specific steps the HSE is taking to ensure that the time critical and progressive nature of Friedreich's Ataxia is fully recognised and acted upon during the ongoing price and reimbursement negotiations for skyclarys, given the significant risk of irreversible decline for patients during prolonged delays. [20488/26]

2178. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the commitments outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030 particularly those relating to timely access to innovative therapies are being applied in the case of skyclarys. [20489/26]

2179. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the 180 day decision timeline set out in the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement is being implemented in practice for rare disease medicines; and the reason this timeline has not been met in the case of skyclarys for Friedreich's Ataxia patients. [20490/26]

2180. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has considered establishing an Early Access Programme for skyclarys, in light of the progressive and time sensitive nature of Friedreich's Ataxia, so that patients can access the treatment while reimbursement negotiations are ongoing. [20491/26]

2181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the reason access to the HSE reimbursement scheme for continuous glucose monitoring sensors is restricted to patients who were initially diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and excludes patients who are later reclassified from type 2 diabetes to type 1 diabetes, despite the fact that both groups ultimately have the same medical condition and th…

2182. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital appointments, including surgeries and procedures, carried out at Galway University Hospital on a Saturday from 2023 to date in 2026, broken down by appointment or procedure, per month, in tabular form. [20510/26]

2183. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent full-time job offers that Portiuncula University Hospital has offered to newly graduated nurses in 2025; and of the jobs offered, the number that were accepted, in tabular form. [20511/26]

2184. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant otolaryngologists based at Galway University Hospital that are currently only dealing with and treating public-only patients. [20512/26]

2185. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of counselling and psychotherapy sessions available through a programme (details supplied) in 2026 for individuals impacted by defective concrete; the number of appointments allocated nationally and per county; the number of individuals who can avail of the service in each participating county; whether the service is available onli…

2186. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether there are any bespoke services available through Children's Health Ireland (CHI) specifically for children suffering from respiratory conditions linked to defective concrete homes, specifically if there are dedicated respiratory clinics, asthma services, or multidisciplinary supports for children living in these defective homes; if sh…

2187. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider expanding the eligibility for a medical card to older people who are suffering from a serious chronic illness, but who are above the means test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20520/26]

2188. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20521/26]

2189. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if a dental appointment will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20524/26]

2190. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20529/26]

2191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20533/26]

2192. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the HSE plans for the part-time dental services based at the primary care centre, Kilbeggan, County Westmeath; if the HSE is withdrawing this service; and if so, the updated service plans that will be put in place. [20571/26]

2193. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 5 March 2026, to provide further information regarding the Women's Health Service (details supplied); to provide details of the supports provided to sex workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20583/26]

2194. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times to see a consultant paediatric nephrologist at CHI Crumlin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20589/26]

2195. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times to see a consultant rheumatologist at Tallaght University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20590/26]

2196. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the key measures in the Day Services Capital Plan for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20591/26]