Parliamentary questions

425. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of a dedicated adult eating disorder service in the mid-west region; if funding for same will be considered by her Department under Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48451/26]

426. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the HSE eating disorder services that are currently available to adults in the mid-west seeking assessments, treatment and so on. as no dedicated service is established in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48452/26]

427. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the current situation with respect to the ongoing pay review process of advanced nurse practitioners here; when it is envisaged that a pay link between the grades of advanced nurse practitioners and assistant director of nursing will be established; the reason a pay link has not been established to date; the time period being considered for t…

428. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3144 of 14 April 2026, if she will reconsider if a person diagnosed with endometriosis could be considered for entitlement to a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48466/26]

429. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to ensure safe discharge from acute mental health services, particularly where family members have raised concerns about risk; the supports available to families dealing with individuals in severe mental health crisis, including coordination between mental health services and An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a …

430. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment (details supplied). [48472/26]

431. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to provide the rationale for the reason a person who has been diagnosed with endometriosis abroad cannot access the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48476/26]

432. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health whether implementation of the Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A strategy for Better Care Diabetes Strategy has been identified as a Ministerial priority within the HSE National Service Plan and Estimates process for 2027; if new funding will be provided in the upcoming budget to support the implementation of National Diabetes strategy…

433. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health her plans to deal with the significant staffing shortages in Clare (details supplied) which would hinder the implementation of the Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A strategy for Better Care Diabetes Strategy within the HSE National Service Plan and Estimates process for 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48478/26]

434. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a pay review of senior nurse management grades, in particular advanced nurse practitioners, in view that they are awaiting this pay review since 2022 and taking into account that all other grades have been remunerated and back-paid to 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48488/26]

435. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the reason it has been confirmed to the parent of a child (details supplied) that no residential placement is available for them, whether a residential placement could be made available due to the circumstances of the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48490/26]

436. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of community mental health teams currently in operation, by RHA and team type; the number of teams recommended under Sharing the Vision and associated Models of Care; and the estimated full-year cost of establishing five, ten, 20 and all outstanding community mental health teams, including staffing and non-pay costs. [48502/26]

437. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current number of mental health crisis response services, including crisis resolution teams, crisis cafés, crisis houses and emergency department liaison services, by health region; the additional services planned under existing policy commitments; and the estimated full-year cost of extending such services to provide nationwide 24/7 cover…

438. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost of providing enhanced mental health aftercare and follow-up supports for persons presenting following self-harm, suicidal crisis or discharge from acute mental health services; the current level of expenditure on such services; and the additional funding required to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care in al…

439. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of approved mental health posts currently vacant, by discipline. [48505/26]

440. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of additional whole-time equivalent staff required to bring all community mental health teams to recommended staffing levels. [48506/26]

441. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost of recruiting 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 additional mental health staff across community and specialist services. [48507/26]

442. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health teams operating below recommended staffing levels and the average staffing deficit per team. [48508/26]

443. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the additional annual funding required to fully implement the remaining actions under Sharing the Vision by 2030, broken down by workforce, community services, crisis services, youth mental health services and specialist mental health programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48509/26]

444. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 856 of 24 March 2026, which was referred to the FSAI by her Department if an update will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48510/26]

445. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the shelf life on the imported beef coming from Mercosur countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48511/26]

446. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department are taking to ensure that the beef being imported from Mercosur countries are not containing any type of chemical preservative to their fresh meat which, achieves an extended shelf life, leading to negative health impacts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48512/26]

447. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health whether implementation of the Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A strategy for Better Care Diabetes Strategy has been identified as a Ministerial priority within the HSE National Service Plan and Estimates process for 2027; if new funding will be provided in Budget 2027 to support the implementation of National Diabetes strategy; and…

448. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if funding will become available for a dietitian for people living with type 1 diabetes in Roscommon Hospital; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48516/26]

449. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if funding will become available for a dietitian for people living with type 1 diabetes in Portiuncula Hospital; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48517/26]