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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Sean Fleming Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
952. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waitlist in each HSE region for orthognathic surgery; when it is expected the patients will be dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39242/25]
Jen Cummins Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
953. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the plans to make the shingles vaccine available free of charge to people with compromised immune systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39258/25]
Michael Lowry Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
954. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health If she will address the current uncertainty facing staff at a healthcare facility (details supplied); the arrangements that have been made to retain the existing staff currently employed at the unit; the steps the HSE is taking to ensure continuity of employment and service delivery during this transition; and if she will ensure that the HSE engages immediately …
Rory Hearne Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
955. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the case of an older person awaiting an audiology appointment due to rapid hearing loss (details supplied); when they can expect an appointment given their circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39281/25]
Rory Hearne Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
956. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a routine audiology/hearing appointment, by regional health area and integrated healthcare area; the average waiting time for a routine audiology/hearing appointment by hospital, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39282/25]
Rory Hearne Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
957. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for an urgent audiology/hearing appointment by regional health area and integrated healthcare area; the average waiting time for a urgent audiology/hearing appointment by hospital, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39283/25]
Rory Hearne Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
958. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting longer than three, six, nine or twelve months for a routine audiology/hearing appointment by regional health area and integrated healthcare area and by hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39284/25]
Rory Hearne Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
959. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting longer than three, six, nine or twelve months for an urgent audiology/hearing appointment by regional health area and integrated healthcare area and by hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39285/25]
Paul McAuliffe Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
960. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if officials from her Department will meet with a delegation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39307/25]
Paul McAuliffe Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
961. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to ensure broad and meaningful consultation on alcohol harm and its inclusion in the new national drugs strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39308/25]
Paul McAuliffe Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
962. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if reducing and preventing alcohol harm is to be clearly named as a priority area with clear key objectives and actions in the next national drug strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39309/25]
Albert Dolan Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
963. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider the introduction of a fast-track hospital readmission protocol for recently discharged patients, particularly elderly or terminally ill individuals to allow direct admission in order to avoid long delays in emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39344/25]
Carol Nolan Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
964. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the supports available for children aged 9 years diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39361/25]
Pádraig Rice Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
965. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the cross-Departmental working group on banning sunbeds has been established and convened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39447/25]
Pádraig Rice Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
966. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the membership, terms of reference and timeline for work of the cross-Departmental working group on banning sunbeds. [39448/25]
Pádraig Rice Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
967. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the progress of each of the action points in A Healthy Weight for Ireland 2016-2025: Obesity Policy and Action Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39449/25]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
968. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the number of patients occupying a hospital bed who cannot be discharged due to the fact they do not have a home to go to; the breakdown of this number, by the number of patients and the name of the hospital and county with patients in this category, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39450/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
969. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will examine issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding access to sensory rooms in hospitals; if she will outline the sensory-friendly facilities currently available in County Cavan, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39451/25]
Alan Kelly Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
970. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if all persons diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be entitled to access the drug Givinostat. [39474/25]
Alan Kelly Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
971. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if an early access program or a compassionate use-managed access program will be established to allow quicker access to Givinostat for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [39475/25]
Alan Kelly Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
972. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of purchasing the drug Givinostat. [39476/25]
Alan Kelly Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
973. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if the drug Givinostat, prescribed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will be covered by the drug payment scheme. [39477/25]
Barry Ward Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
974. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any review into the care provided for women that suffer from endometriosis; the actions she will take to ensure that existing care policies are improved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39490/25]
Seán Crowe Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
975. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are more than three months overdue for their annual post-surgery mammogram for breast cancer survivors. [39491/25]
Pádraig Rice Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Health
976. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the date on which she plans to commence the evaluation of the current National Cancer Strategy; if this review will be carried out by her Department, the HSE or another body; if she will engage with key stakeholders as part of this process; if a new National Cancer Strategy will be published by the end of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [394…