2279. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she will commit to the establishment of a statutory inquiry into the governance of Children’s Health Ireland in relation to paediatric spinal surgery delays and oversight of orthopaedic services; and if the scope of such an inquiry will include accountability for unmet ministerial commitments. [45444/25]
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2280. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric orthopaedic surgeons employed by Children’s Health Ireland; the annual caseload capacity of each; the number of unfilled consultant and theatre nursing posts in this area; and the immediate steps being taken to recruit and retain additional clinical expertise. [45445/25]
2281. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered arrangements with overseas hospitals to provide treatment for Irish children currently on spinal waiting lists; if not, the reason; and if so, the details of any negotiations or agreements reached to date. [45446/25]
2282. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she will commit to publishing monthly, publicly accessible reports on paediatric spinal surgery waiting lists, including numbers, average wait times, cancellations, and rescheduled procedures, in order to ensure transparency and accountability. [45447/25]
2283. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the psychological and bereavement supports being provided to families whose children have died while awaiting treatment; and if these supports are standardised across all Children’s Health Ireland sites. [45448/25]
2284. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for a child to access psychology services via primary care in County Kerry. [45449/25]
2285. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the transport requirements of a person (details supplied) and allow funding for transport in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45466/25]
2286. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45470/25]
2287. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in emergency medicine based at Sligo University Hospital in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [45479/25]
2288. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant psychiatrists in old age based in Waterford in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [45480/25]
2289. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the vacancies currently, by job title within Carlow-Kilkenny mental health services; and when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [45481/25]
2290. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant paediatric endocrinologists based at CHI Temple Street in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [45482/25]
2291. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE advanced nurse practitioners in epilepsy based at St. James's Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [45483/25]
2292. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists based in Donegal in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [45484/25]
2293. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals currently waiting for complex menopause services in County Westmeath, by length of time waiting that is up to 3 months, between 3-6 months, between 6-12 months and over 12 months, in tabular form. [45485/25]
2294. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric haematologist registrars based at CHI Crumlin in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [45486/25]
2295. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to each regional and local drugs task force in each of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45492/25]
2296. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to the north eastern regional drug and alcohol task force in each of the years 2016 to 2025, in tabular form. [45493/25]
2297. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals in Budget 2026 for the provision of additional funding for addiction services provided through the north eastern regional drugs and alcohol task force. [45497/25]
2298. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health to detail all the Department of Health and Health Service Executive owned sites in County Louth; the number of these sites currently in use; the purpose for which they are used; the number of these sites earmarked for proposed development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45499/25]
2299. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she will address concerns raised by the family; if an appointment will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45505/25]
2300. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on the launch of Ireland’s first publicly funded oral immunotherapy service in Cork University Hospital (details supplied); and her views on whether this should be rolled out nationwide. [45506/25]
2301. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on whether EpiPens should be available in public spaces on a similar basis to the public availability of defibrillators. [45507/25]
2302. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will examine access to sensory rooms in hospitals; the sensory-friendly facilities that are currently available in hospitals across the State, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45509/25]
2303. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she is considering the advice of the Law Reform Commission to regulate the provision of independent advocacy services in Ireland; if so, the form of regulation this is likely to take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45511/25]