Parliamentary questions

1066. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently on orthopaedic outpatient and inpatient waiting lists in all hospitals in Cork; the average and longest waiting times; the steps being taken to reduce these lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61822/25]

1067. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a breakdown of orthopaedic waiting lists in Cork by procedure type (hip, knee, spinal, etc.); and her views on the measures to address long delays in elective surgery. [61823/25]

1068. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the reason Cork continues to have some of the longest orthopaedic waiting times in the State despite repeated commitments to reduce waiting lists; if she will outline a timeline for improvement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61824/25]

1069. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant orthopaedic surgeons employed across Cork hospitals; the number of unfilled posts; when these vacancies will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61825/25]

1070. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if operating theatre capacity for orthopaedic surgery in Cork hospitals is currently being fully utilised; if not, the reasons why; whether staff shortages or bed pressures are contributing to under-use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61826/25]

1071. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of orthopaedic procedures cancelled in Cork hospitals in 2024 and to date in 2025; the reasons for these cancellations; the measures being taken to prevent a recurrence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61827/25]

1072. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied that the orthopaedic departments in Cork hospitals have sufficient theatre and nursing staff to meet patient demand; the additional supports that will be provided in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61828/25]

1073. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current level of funding allocated to the specialist clinic for survivors of female genital mutilation operated by the Irish family planning association; and the way in which this compares to the funding provided in each of the past five years. [61846/25]

1074. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she has plans to expand regional specialist female genital mutilation services beyond a single national clinic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61847/25]

1075. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health given reports that the country’s only specialist service for survivors of female genital mutilation is currently experiencing a waiting time of around 12 months or more, owing to a 330% uplift in demand, the immediate steps her Department is taking to reduce those waiting times and ensure timely access to care; and if she will make a statemen…

1076. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the latest national estimate of the number of women and girls living with female genital mutilation related health needs in Ireland, in view of the fact that the last published estimate (2018) was circa 5,000 and that no national followup survey has been undertaken in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61849/25]

1077. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to ensure that the health service is sufficiently resourced and that cross-departmental collaboration addresses both care and accountability in relation to female genital mutilation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61850/25]

1078. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to train healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to female genital mutilation and its complications, including culturally appropriate support services for survivors and those at risk. [61851/25]

1079. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the planned new Dungloe primary care centre; the timeframe for when the Centre will be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61854/25]

1080. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount raised from car parking charges at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61855/25]

1081. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount raised from car parking charges at University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61856/25]

1082. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital appointments cancelled in Cavan and Monaghan hospitals in the years 2020 to date, by year, by hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61860/25]

1083. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new ambulance and training facility base for Sligo, the stage the appraisal is at; when a design and planning application will be forthcoming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61867/25]

1084. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if a procedure (details supplied) comes under the remit of the HSE in public hospitals here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61875/25]

1085. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists and dental staff employed in the free HSE dental services providing emergency care for children under 16 years of age; the number working in the school dental programme from 2008 to present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61879/25]

1086. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of school visits undertaken under the school dental programme annually, by area, by year, from 2008 to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61880/25]

1087. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for cataract surgery at University Hospital Waterford, by time band, in tabular form. [61911/25]

1088. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for hernia surgery at University Hospital Waterford, by timeframe, in tabular form. [61912/25]

1089. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in receipt of pain management as they wait for procedures at University Hospital Waterford, by the specialty on procedural waiting lists, in tabular form. [61913/25]

1090. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an application for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61935/25]