Questions

626. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns that some people living with Friedreich’s ataxia may face significant delays in accessing skyclarys (omaveloxolone) despite its reimbursement from 1 October 2026 due to capacity constraints at the combined ataxia clinic at Tallaght University Hospital; the estimated timeframe within which all eligible patients will have commenced treat…

627. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if a company (details supplied) has engaged with her Department, the HSE or the national centre for pharmacoeconomics regarding reimbursement of ojemda (tovorafenib) in Ireland; whether a reimbursement application has been submitted by the company; if so, the status of that application; if not, whether discussions have taken place with the company regarding…

628. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether the deficiencies identified in the recent HSE internal audit relating to the recruitment of international doctors have been examined on a national basis; if similar audits have been conducted in other HSE regions and hospitals; and if she will publish the findings of all such reviews. [70184/26]

629. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will make inquiries with the HSE and the ophthalmology department regarding the case of a person (details supplied) who underwent cataract surgery on both eyes in February and March 2026 but has subsequently developed blurred vision; the status of the referral made by the person's GP to the hospital; the expected waiting time for assessment and treatment; …

630. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health for an update on paediatric service staffing in Rialto primary care centre; when patients can expect a post (details supplied) to be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70187/26]

631. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43089/26, the current status of orthodontal treatment for a person (details supplied) who has been waiting over nine years; if she will ensure the person secures orthodontal treatment as a matter of urgency either directly or through a third party; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70223/26]

632. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether a disciplinary, administrative or management review has been initiated following findings that mandatory recruitment checks were not fully completed or documented in certain hospitals; and to outline the actions taken to date. [70206/26]

633. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors working in HSE and publicly funded hospitals that commenced employment before Garda vetting, overseas police clearance, English-language competency verification or occupational health clearance had been completed; and the measures being taken to protect patient safety in light of the findings of the recent HSE internal audit. [70208/26]

634. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether the Medical Council's registration processes are relied upon by HSE employers in lieu of independently obtaining evidence of English-language competency and other pre-employment checks; and if she will clarify the respective responsibilities of the Medical Council and HSE employers in this regard. [70207/26]

635. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 39785/26, if she will provide the number of agency staff converted to permanent employment under the July 2025 framework, by staff grade, for the HSE South West, Mid West, West and North West, and Dublin and Midlands regions; the total number converted nationally; and the proportion of conversions in administrative and clerica…

636. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the supports available to former Cork University Hospital melanoma surveillance patients who were not transferred to specialist follow up and who cannot afford private mole screening; whether the HSE will fund private surveillance for such patients pending restoration of a public service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70295/26]

637. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of approved consultant dermatologist posts at Cork University Hospital; the number currently vacant; the current waiting list and longest wait for a dermatology outpatient appointment at the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70293/26]

638. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date on which the consultant who provided the mole mapping service at Cork University Hospital retired; the date on which the HSE was notified of the retirement; whether a replacement post has been approved, advertised or filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70292/26]

639. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the postnatal and continuity of care arrangements being put in place for women displaced from the DOMINO service at Cork University Maternity Hospital; the current staffing and capacity of the Early Transfer Home Team; whether that team will provide an equivalent level of care and home visits to the DOMINO service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […

640. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a clinical risk assessment or patient impact assessment was carried out before the decision to suspend the DOMINO service at Cork University Maternity Hospital, specifically in respect of women already booked onto the service and due to give birth during the suspension period; if so, whether the assessment will be published; if not, the reason; and if she …

641. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of women who had been accepted and booked onto the DOMINO service at Cork University Maternity Hospital with expected due dates between October and December 2026; the date and manner in which each was informed of the suspension; the gestation at which they were informed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70279/26]

642. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for a Friedreich’s ataxia clinic appointment; and the measures being taken to ensure that people living with Friedreich’s ataxia can access timely specialist review and annual multidisciplinary assessments in line with recognised European and international clinical care guidelines. [70247/26]

643. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider the inclusion of GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro for PCOS treatment in the drugs payment scheme, given the expense of the medication and the considerable cost of living issues. [70234/26]

644. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the number of newly qualified nurses and midwives in Cork that have been placed on recruitment panels but have not been offered positions. [70337/26]

645. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to provide employment for newly qualified nurses and midwives who have just completed their internships in Cork. [70340/26]

646. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason newly qualified nurses and midwives are being directed towards staff bank work, rather than being offered positions where vacancies exist. [70339/26]

647. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses who have left their jobs at a hospital (details supplied) in each of the past ten years, and to date in 2026. [70346/26]

648. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent staff nurse and midwife vacancies that exist in the hospitals across Cork. [70338/26]

649. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses recruited to work in University Hospital Galway in each of the past ten years and to date in 2026; and the number that had completed their studies / placement in University Hospital Galway. [70348/26]

650. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place for the HSE to procure ADHD assessments from suitably qualified independent providers to reduce national waiting lists; the number of providers contracted for child and adult ADHD assessments; the ways providers can apply to participate; whether further panels or procurement competitions are planned; and the professional and multidi…