Parliamentary questions

925. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for domestic service capacity at the supra-regional endometriosis centres in Tallaght and Cork to meet demand without the need for interim overseas pathways; and whether her Department has considered using the NTPF as an interim mechanism to relieve pressure on these centres. [69388/25]

926. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if the endometriosis hubs and supra-regional specialist centres have been provided with sufficient staffing and theatre capacity to deliver the National Endometriosis Framework; and if she will provide current waiting lists for consultations and surgeries at each site. [69389/25]

927. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received under the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) since its establishment; the number approved; the number refused; and the primary reasons for refusals. [69390/25]

928. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the current processing time for the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) applications from submission to decision; the average waiting time for patients approved for treatment abroad; and whether her Department is taking steps to reduce delays in the application and approval process. [69391/25]

929. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) each year since its establishment; the amount drawn down to date; and whether underspend or overspend has occurred in each year. [69392/25]

930. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have received endometriosis surgery abroad under endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) since the scheme’s commencement; the countries and hospitals used; and the average cost per patient, including travel supports. [69393/25]

931. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports which are available to children over the age of 12 with molecular degeneration (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69394/25]

932. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients recommended for specialist endometriosis surgery by Irish consultants but remain on waiting lists without access to treatment under ESAIS; and the way in which the Department intends to address this unmet demand. [69395/25]

933. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if an assessment has been carried out to determine whether ESAIS disproportionately excludes patients who cannot travel abroad due to cost, caring responsibilities, disability, or medical complexity; and the measures being considered to address any inequities identified. [69396/25]

934. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will publish regular quarterly updates on ESAIS applications, approvals, waiting times, and expenditure; and if so, when the first such report will be made available. [69397/25]

935. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to provide a full breakdown of staffing levels across all regional specialist endometriosis services and the two supra-regional centres, including consultant posts, CNS posts, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists and administrative roles; and any vacancies, the length of time they have been unfilled, and the plan to ensure full multid…

936. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the level of ring-fenced theatre access allocated to each regional and supra-regional endometriosis service; and the way in which the HSE will ensure adequate surgical capacity to meet demand and reduce wait times for women with severe or complex disease. [69399/25]

937. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the challenges identified in recruiting specialist gynaecologists with advanced laparoscopic training to Irish endometriosis services; and the measures being put in place to make these posts more competitive internationally. [69400/25]

938. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to publish the funding allocation for the endometriosis framework, including establishment costs, staffing, theatre expansion, diagnostic capacity and data infrastructure; and if this funding is ring-fenced within women’s health budgets. [69401/25]

939. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has identified any funding shortfalls that could impede the full rollout of specialist endometriosis services in all six regions; and if so, what additional funding will be provided in 2025–2027 to ensure commitments are met. [69402/25]

940. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which funding is being distributed geographically to prevent regional inequity in access to specialist care, particularly for the west, north-west and midlands. [69403/25]

941. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated for GP education and upskilling on endometriosis recognition and management, including the promised general practice update referenced in the framework; and to clarify timelines for national rollout. [69404/25]

942. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if GPs will be funded for protected training time to support early diagnosis and empirical treatment of endometriosis, in line with the frameworks emphasis on primary-care-led management. [69405/25]

943. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to expand community-based access to ultrasound and specialist radiology expertise, given the framework's acknowledgement of significant variation in availability. [69406/25]

944. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will establish a national endometriosis dataset, including staging, surgical outcomes, recurrence rates and waiting times, as committed to in the framework; and to detail the funding allocated for this work. [69407/25]

945. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the level of investment being made in Irish endometriosis research, including collaboration with supra-regional centres, fertility hubs and academic institutions; and whether dedicated research funding will be provided in Budget 2026. [69408/25]

946. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if endometriosis will be formally integrated into the national clinical trials framework, given emerging international research in imaging, AI diagnostics and novel treatments. [69409/25]

947. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the timelines and funding for the proposed structured national endometriosis fellowships between Tallaght and Cork, and whether these posts will be formally accredited through the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. [69410/25]

948. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the incentives being considered to attract internationally trained surgeons with deep infiltrating endometriosis expertise, including relocation supports, expanded consultant posts, or protected surgical lists. [69411/25]

949. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of additional consultant gynaecologists with advanced laparoscopic skills the HSE estimates will be required over the next five to ten years to fully staff regional and supra-regional services; and what actions are being taken in line with the national workforce strategy to meet these needs. [69412/25]