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Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2912. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE maintains any structured system for the monitoring of clinical outcomes, complication rates, or patient-reported outcomes in respect of procedures funded under the treatment abroad scheme; and if she will outline the basis on which value for money and patient safety are assessed in the absence of such data. [24749/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2913. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a central risk register is maintained at Departmental level in respect of the treatment abroad scheme, including financial, clinical, and governance risks associated with overseas procedures; and if she will outline the mechanisms in place for identifying and escalating such risks. [24750/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2914. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that the operation of the treatment abroad scheme, in respect of high-cost overseas procedures, is fully compliant with the Public Spending Code requirements relating to appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation; and if she will provide the basis for that assessment. [24751/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2927. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied) and address the issues outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24791/26]
John Paul O'Shea Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2952. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether the independent review of the Health Information and Quality Authority and the Office of the Chief Inspector will be published in full, including its terms of reference; and if she will outline what arrangements will be made to facilitate scrutiny by the Oireachtas, including engagement with the relevant committee, following compl…
Sorca Clarke Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2968. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if psychological services are routinely offered to lung cancer patients. [25015/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2983. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the consultants of a person (details supplied) in Crumlin and Beaumont will refer them to the centre of excellence of the NF Clinic, Guys Hospital in London for a prognosis on their NF1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25165/26]
Marian Harkin Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3004. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a funding issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25285/26]
George Lawlor Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3022. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the funding options available for a young person (details supplied) who has been advised that he or she will need a temporomandibular joint arthroplasty at a cost of €10,000 but is not in a position to afford the cost of surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25464/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3045. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the services available in Kerry for persons that suffer with trichiasis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25533/26]
Duncan Smith Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3049. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health whether oral immunotherapy will be made available for patients who suffer with a sesame allergy through the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25540/26]
Sean Fleming Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3057. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when an eye test centre will be approved in Laois (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25565/26]
Albert Dolan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3070. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the measures the HSE has in place to audit the substantial funding provided to section 38 and section 39 organisations; the processes used to ensure that such funding is allocated equitably in line with individual service plans; the oversight and governance systems in place to verify that public monies are being used appropriately; the mechanisms by which the HS…
Cian O'Callaghan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3084. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider a review of the long-term illness scheme criteria, particularly for adult ADHD management and medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25784/26]
Paul Murphy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3096. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether her Department will facilitate the availability of high-intensity focused ultrasound in a particular case (details supplied). [25888/26]
Paul Murphy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3097. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of the total number of patients included in the EEPR that had their initial surgery paid for under the NTPF. [25892/26]
Sean Fleming Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3140. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26087/26]
Thomas Gould Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3162. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to review an application for a person (details supplied). [26192/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3167. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide copies of the risk assessments referenced in the reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26242/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3168. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide copies of the service withdrawal decisions referred to in the reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26243/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3169. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide copies of the service withdrawal decisions referred to in the reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26244/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3170. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide information about staff departures in the service mentioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26245/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3171. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 365 of 11 February 2026, the number of positions approved in this organisation from 2021 -2026 in tabular form (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26246/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3172. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 365 of 11 February 2026, the number of positions filled in this organisation from 2021-2026, in tabular form (details supplied) [26247/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3173. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 365 of 11 February 2026, the waiting list methodology used in an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26248/26]