Parliamentary questions

594. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons prescribed the weight loss drug mounjaro, by county, from 2023 to date in 2025, in tabular form. [67731/25]

595. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE adult physiotherapists by grade that are filled at a location (details supplied) in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form, the average waiting time for a first physiotherapy appointment at this centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67736/25]

596. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to advise the up-to-date position regarding land to the rear of the rear carpark at Monaghan Hospital, previously believed to be in the ownership of the Hospital/HSE but for some time now in disputed title; when she expects a final determination as to the title and the result; if she is still committed to extending the existing rear carpark a…

597. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a schedule by hospital and HSE of the number of instances in which they utilised a debt recovery agency and or debt recovery individual to collect outstanding fees from a person in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025. [67769/25]

598. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health when screening will begin for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), as part of the newborn screening programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67826/25]

599. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the number of families of children with a moderate or severe intellectual disability who have requested psychiatric assistance from CAMHS in Donegal and have not received support in the years 2023 to date in 2025, due to the absence of a CAMHS Mental Health Intellectual Disability Service (MHID) in the county, by tabular form; and if …

600. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists by grade that were filled at a location (details supplied) in 2024 and to date in 2025, if this number will be increased during the first half of 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67848/25]

601. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in County Wexford; the number of vacant positions for public health nurses County Wexford; when P2 and P3 developmental checks will be provided throughout the constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67872/25]

602. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 428 of 18 May 2023, the progress which has been made since the completion of the remedial works in 2023 (details supplied). [67876/25]

603. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an appointment in the Mater Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67881/25]

604. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67882/25]

605. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health how her Department intends to ensure national consistency in cancer care outcomes under a system where funding decisions will be largely devolved to HSE regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67887/25]

606. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether workforce needs for oncology, radiology and specialist nursing were incorporated in the regional funding allocations for 2026; and the projected staffing increases for each region. [67888/25]

607. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment. [67898/25]

608. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the regional breakdown of funding allocated to the National Cancer Strategy for 2026 under the new devolved HSE regional budgeting model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67901/25]

609. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the methodology used to determine the level of funding provided to each HSE region for the implementation of the National Cancer Strategy in 2026; the criteria applied in determining regional allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67902/25]

610. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the projected expenditure by region in 2026 on rapid access clinics for breast, lung and prostate cancers; and the expected impact of this funding on waiting times and early-diagnosis capacity. [67903/25]

611. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the funding specifically ring-fenced in 2026 for radiotherapy, surgical oncology and chemotherapy services in each HSE region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67904/25]

612. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if performance targets will be introduced for each region in respect of the implementation of the National Cancer Strategy in 2026; the nature of these targets; and the way in which they will be monitored and enforced. [67905/25]

613. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the additional resources being allocated in 2026 to address existing regional variations in cancer outcomes, including survival rates, early detection rates and treatment access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67906/25]

614. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether any region will face a reduced allocation for cancer services under the new devolved budgeting model; and if so, the rationale for such reductions and the impact assessment undertaken. [67907/25]

615. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which patient-level needs, such as demographic growth, deprivation levels, and projected cancer incidence, were factored into determining each region’s allocation for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67908/25]

616. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding in 2026 specifically assigned to support the implementation of new or updated NCCP clinical guidelines and pathways; and the way in which this funding is distributed and monitored across regions. [67909/25]

617. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether additional capital funding is being provided to any HSE region in 2026 for the development or expansion of cancer services infrastructure, including diagnostic, radiotherapy or surgical facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67910/25]

618. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2018 of 4 November 2025, the number of counselling sessions provided by a service (details supplied), by unplanned pregnancy calls and post-abortion clients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67918/25]