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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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Barry Heneghan Written 30 Apr 2025 · to Health
265. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand adult-specific eating disorder treatment centres in regional areas outside of Dublin; the proposed timeline for such developments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21664/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 30 Apr 2025 · to Health
266. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase medical card income limits; and if she will consider adjusting the thresholds in line with increases in social welfare rates to prevent those with long-term chronic conditions from losing eligibility. [21665/25]
Liam Quaide Written 30 Apr 2025 · to Health
267. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce a nationwide scheme to allow people return unused or out of date medication to pharmacies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21684/25]
Ciarán Ahern Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1973. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the sensory room in a healthcare facility (details supplied) is reserved for the sole use of the primary care centre and cannot be used by the local CDNT; the rationale for excluding the CDNT from use of the sensory room; if it relates to its status as a section 39 organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19145/25]
Ruth Coppinger Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1974. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with a person (details supplied) in relation to an interpretation of this person's income for pension purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21214/25]
Colm Burke Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1975. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the progress made to increase the number of radiation practice tutors at University College Cork; if they will be made available for the coming academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21283/25]
Martin Kenny Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1976. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when a report in relation to a person (details supplied) will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18501/25]
Martin Kenny Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1977. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a report in relation to a person (details supplied) will be commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18502/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1978. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if early detection screening programmes for heart valve disease or structural heart disease will form part of the recommendations of the unpublished review of cardiac services in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18512/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1979. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors who successfully completed specialist training for general practitioners in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18516/25]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1980. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will address concerns regarding CORU’s requirement for graduates to complete a placement in adult disability in a health and social care setting (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18536/25]
Keira Keogh Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1981. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health when the list of dentists for County Mayo will be updated in respect of medical card holders; if she is aware of the issue for medical card holders in sourcing dentists; what steps are being taken by the HSE to source more dentists for medical card holders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18538/25]
Martin Daly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1982. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists currently practising in the Roscommon–Galway constituency. [18541/25]
Martin Daly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1983. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists in the Roscommon–Galway constituency who provide services under the medical card scheme. [18542/25]
Martin Daly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1984. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health what plans are in place to improve access to dental services under the medical card scheme in the Roscommon–Galway constituency. [18543/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1985. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when it is expected that a dedicated consultant neurologist will be appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18546/25]
Séamus McGrath Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1986. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health how many cataract surgeries have taken place in Cork county in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the target number for 2025; the current waiting list for such surgery in Cork county; and the up-to-date average waiting period for patients to receive treatment. [18547/25]
Martin Daly Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1987. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the current number of advanced paramedics serving County Roscommon, including any recent reductions in staffing levels; and what measures are being taken to address any shortfall and ensure adequate emergency medical coverage in the region. [18551/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1988. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors who have retired in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and the number of doctors who have qualified as general practitioners in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18563/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1989. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors who have retired in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18564/25]
Colm Burke Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1990. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the percentage of patients in each regional health area who received their first cycle of chemotherapy in the day ward setting, during the reporting month, within 15 working days of the date of being deemed ready to treat, in each of the years 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18573/25]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1991. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the actions taken regarding the school dental programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18585/25]
John McGuinness Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1992. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when the new sensor (details supplied) will be authorised for use with an insulin pump which is being requested by those struggling with T1 diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18588/25]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1993. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the supports that are in place for those with vasculitis; and if she or her Department will consider additional funding for research. [18600/25]
Colm Burke Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Health
1994. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm that those who have undergone breast surgery and require breast prothesis and supports, that they can access these products in any facility in the country which provides such supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18603/25]