1310. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health to confirm the expenditure on private ambulances by Letterkenny University Hospital for 2024. [29147/25]
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1311. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the amount of money paid to private hospitals via the NTPF from the outsourcing of waiting list elective in-patient and day-case surgeries at Letterkenny University Hospital, for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. [29148/25]
1312. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health to confirm, given that over 60% of hospital consultants have now signed the new contracts which significantly enhances their salary and contains a clause on weekend working, the number of hospital consultants that are now rostered for duty on weekends in the overall band 3 and 4 acute, secondary-care hospitals funded by the HSE (including voluntary hosp…
1313. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists based at primary care centres within CHO1 in the years of 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29151/25]
1314. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for an ultrasound can be expedited for a person (details supplied). [29153/25]
1315. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists working in the school dental scheme within Donegal in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29154/25]
1316. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to detect breast cancer at the earliest possible time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29157/25]
1317. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of CT scanners, MRI scanners and PET scanners available for use at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, in 2024 and to date in 2025; and the number of days per week each scanner operates, in tabular form. [29173/25]
1318. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the types of procedures that will be carried out at the new north Dublin surgical hub due to open later this year; and the number of medical and nursing staff that will take place in this new surgical hub. [29174/25]
1319. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant gastroenterologists based at the Mater Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [29175/25]
1320. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when the new CDNT services will be operational in the Clondalkin primary care centre on Boot Road, if she will outline the level of service that will be provided as part of this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29191/25]
1321. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE have considered implementing a standard procedure where medical service providers are in direct contact with health insurance providers so that there is no requirement for the patient to contact their health insurance provider to seek a reimbursement for the cost of their medical treatment; and if she will make a statement on th…
1322. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of posts recommended in A Vision for Change and the number of posts filled in CAHMS by the following Departments: Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Social Care, Social Work and Dietetics, respectively. [29196/25]
1323. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) staff hours recommended in A Vision for Change and the Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) staff hours filled in CAHMS by the following Departments: Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Social Care, Social Work and Dietetics, respectively. [29197/25]
1324. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of Spinal Muscular Atrophy testing in the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme, further to her predecessor’s commitment in November 2023 to include SMA in the heel prick test and the allocation of funding for this in Budgets 2024 and 2025; to outline the role of her Department in overseeing delivery, including …
1325. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health her plans to ensure a fast-tracked review of VYLOY (zolbetuximab-clzb) for inclusion in the HSE reimbursement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29201/25]
1326. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce financial support for families going through IVF treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29204/25]
1327. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to address potential recruitment shortfalls in the National Ambulance Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29208/25]
1328. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to ensure that there is sufficient staffing of advanced paramedics within the National Ambulance Service nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29209/25]
1329. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health to clarify if the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2024 which includes provisions to allow domestic and international surrogacy is being reconsidered in light of concerns regarding the potential for human trafficking and to ensure that any proposed Irish law in this area is in line with EU obligations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29212/25]
1330. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to open an ADHD clinic in Navan/Meath area, as this service would be a very valued resource for people in the area and their families; and if there are no plans, if she will consider the issue. [29244/25]
1331. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the current HSE recruitment efforts for home support service staff in north Tipperary, particularly in the Lorrha and surrounding areas in CHO 3 Mid-West, outlining the number of existing vacancies and the level of recruitment planned for 2025; when these positions are expected to be filled; the measures being taken to address service deli…
1332. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of staff (full-time equivalent) employed by the HSE MyOptions service, broken down by year and by category, as qualified nurses, qualified counsellors, and other staff; to outline the training they are currently required to take before advising callers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29255/25]
1333. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce a mandatory breast density notification following mammograms conducted under the BreastCheck screening programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29257/25]
1334. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive appointments for speech and language and occupational therapy at their local primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29259/25]