446. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No.1040 of 27 January 2026, if she investigate a matter (details supplied) and respond in full. [23209/26]
Parliamentary questions
Questions
TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work
Browse the questions
27,342 questions match, newest first.
447. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists participating in the dental treatment services scheme in County Clare in each year from 2022 to date; the number of medical card holders eligible for the scheme in Clare in each year from 2022 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23212/26]
448. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health to engage with the National Clinical Lead for SATUs and relevant stakeholders in the HSE mid-west region to establish a sexual assault treatment unit in Nenagh primary care centre, Tipperary, particularly given its central location and the lack of a SATU in the mid-west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23217/26]
449. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists participating in the dental treatment services scheme in County Clare in each of the years from 2022 to-date in 2026; the number of medical card holders eligible for the DTSS in County Clare in each year from 2022 to-date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23222/26]
450. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the steps she has taken to resolve the ongoing dispute arising from a decision to increase the number of student radiographers without a commensurate increase in the number of practice tutors in radiography; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23231/26]
451. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she will consider the concerns regarding the funding shortage of a charitable organisation raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23249/26]
452. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Health Technology Assessment’s proposed expansion of the BreastCheck programme, particularly relating to breast density; whether their expert advisory group has, or will, invite Lobular Ireland to participate; the criteria for selecting support or patient advocate groups for invitation; when she expects to receive recommendations from the…
453. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of days in 2025, and in 2026 so far, on which the full capacity protocol measures were implemented in Cork University Hospital. [23261/26]
454. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of days in 2025, and in 2026 so far, on which the full capacity protocol measures were implemented in the Mercy University Hospital. [23262/26]
455. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health if, in view of the recent outbreak of meningitis B in England, consideration is being given to a catch-up vaccine programme in Ireland for older children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23271/26]
456. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if she intends to roll out a catch-up programme for MenB vaccines in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23283/26]
457. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene with the HSE to ensure that a nursing home bed is urgently provided under the fair deal scheme for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23284/26]
458. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she plans to meet with a representative group regarding a proposal (details supplied) [23292/26]
459. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 666 of 19 February 2026, if her position has changed regarding the sole use of Pobal data with respect to the granting of social deprivation practice grants (details supplied); if work is now being carried out in her Department to address the flaws identified and the potential implications for other services; and if she will …
460. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the appointment of a clinical nurse lead to support the implementation of the national model of care for epilepsy has been progressed; the reasons a permanent appointment has not been approved to date; if she will provide details on the allocation of time which will be given to the post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23296/26]
461. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of children aged 12 to 17 years-of-age living with asthma in Ireland, and of this cohort, the number who hold a medical card and who hold a GP visit card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23297/26]
462. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of ICS–formoterol combination inhalers currently reimbursed under the general medical services (GMS) scheme, including whether they are approved for use as maintenance and reliever therapy (MART); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23298/26]
463. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to estimate the annual cost to the State of extending reimbursement to provide ICS–formoterol combination inhalers, used as maintenance and reliever therapy (MART), to all children aged 12 to 17 years-of-age diagnosed with asthma; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23299/26]
464. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 340 of 26 November 2025, to provide an update on plans to address infrastructure constraints in Cork University Hospital’s rheumatology department (details supplied); the timeline being worked towards; if any funding has been provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23300/26]
465. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to introduce a universal healthcare system in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23305/26]
466. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to open all beds in Kenmare, Cahersiveen and Dingle Community Hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23306/26]
467. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that patients, especially senior citizens, are not left lying on a trolly overnight in a corridor in University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23307/26]
468. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the minor injuries unit for Killarney, County Kerry; when it will open to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23308/26]
469. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the primary care unit for Killarney, County Kerry; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23309/26]
470. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the primary care unit for Cahersiveen, County Kerry; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23310/26]