Parliamentary questions

1104. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she will extend the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers impacted by long Covid beyond 31 December 2025; if she will recognise long Covid as an occupational illness to qualify for occupational injury benefits; if she has met with healthcare workers unions in relation to this issue; and if she will make a statement on the mat…

1105. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health her plans to address overcrowding in the accident and emergency department at University Hospital Kerry (UHK); if the provision of a significant increase in the number of beds available in UHK will be expedited in order to address this longstanding issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72363/25]

1106. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health her plans to reduce waiting times at the emergency department at University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72364/25]

1107. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of staff vacancies at University Hospital Kerry, broken down by department and grade, in each of the years 2015 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72365/25]

1108. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of current staffing in community nursing in each HSE region, by function and by grade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72366/25]

1109. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies of RGNs in community nursing roles in each HSE region; the measures being taken to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72367/25]

1110. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the considerations when providing a buggy for children with cerebral palsy; and if it is possible for parents to top-up the HSE contribution and purchase an alternative model. [72373/25]

1111. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of walk ins that have presented to the accident and emergency department of Naas General Hospital in each of the first 11 months of 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72401/25]

1112. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychologists based at Naas primary care centre in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72402/25]

1113. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health if she will consider funding for blister packs, given the cost that these packs will now have for the most vulnerable in our communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72416/25]

1114. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of HSE funded organisations who provide pregnancy related counselling and/or post abortion counselling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72436/25]

1115. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current staffing complement and vacancy rate for each CAMHS team nationally, including psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, nursing and administrative support; and the number of posts approved but not yet filled. [72438/25]

1116. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of operational CAMHS-ID teams; the current staffing of these teams; the number of children waiting for CAMHS-ID services; and the plan and timeline to fill all posts recommended under national policy. [72439/25]

1117. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of all recommendations of a report (details supplied), including clinical audits completed; numbers of children receiving re-evaluation; compensation payments made to date; and the measures in place to ensure no recurrence of the failings identified. [72440/25]

1118. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for primary care psychology, by CHO, in tabular form ; and the current funded staffing versus the recommended level. [72441/25]

1119. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the latest figures for adults on waiting lists for community mental health teams; primary care psychology; counselling in primary care (CIPC); other community therapeutic supports, by CHO including wait times, in tabular form. [72442/25]

1120. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number and location of specialist dual-diagnosis teams currently operational; the staffing levels; the waiting lists; and the plan to deliver a “No Wrong Door” model nationwide. [72443/25]

1121. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for public ADHD assessments for both children and adults, by CHO; the number of referrals accepted and refused in 2024 and to date in 2025; and the budget allocation for ADHD services this year. [72444/25]

1122. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of homeless services that have direct access to psychiatric nurses, counsellors and dual diagnosis supports; and the measures being taken to improve mental health provision for people experiencing homelessness. [72445/25]

1123. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the crisis resolution teams which are currently operational; the staffing levels for each, the caseloads, associated crisis cafés; and the timeline for full national rollout. [72446/25]

1124. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of suicide crisis assessment nurses currently in post; the regions they cover; the number of referrals received in the past 12 months; and the plans to expand the service. [72447/25]

1125. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of model 4 hospitals now operating specialist mental health emergency departments support teams; the staffing levels and training provided; and the impact on emergency department waiting times for people presenting in crisis. [72448/25]

1126. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS inpatient beds currently in operation; the number closed due to staffing shortages; the occupancy rates, and the expected timelines for reopening Linn Dara beds and the commissioning of beds at the National Children’s Hospital. [72449/25]

1127. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of operational inpatient eating disorder beds for both adults and children; the planned additional beds; and waiting lists for both inpatient and community-based eating disorder teams. [72450/25]

1128. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of intensive care rehabilitation unit beds open at the National Forensic Mental Health Service; the number planned; and the average waiting time for transfer into forensic inpatient care. [72451/25]