879. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for commencement of pharmacists being able to prescribe prescription-only medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16641/25]
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880. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of regional community-based specialist eating disorder services; the locations of these services; the number of WTE health and social care professionals working in these services both total funded and filled positions, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16647/25]
881. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when her Department plans to deliver upon the commitment of 16 community-based specialist eating disorder services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16648/25]
882. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the process by which retired nurses were informed of the overpayment of their pensions; if those affected can arrange to repay the amount over time or appeal the outcome; if all retired nurses were given comprehensive information in hard copy to explain how and when the overpayments occurred, and why the overpayments were not identified fro…
883. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to fully implement the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16655/25]
884. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health for a list of all dentists in Clare that undertake dental work for those in receipt of a medical card as part of the dental treatment service scheme; the process whereby a medical card holder who cannot get treatment from such a dentist can do so; the steps that can be taken by her Department to ensure those with a medical card who are entitled to dental treatments…
885. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health when weight loss drugs will be made available to people on medical cards as those struggling to lose large amounts of weight, but who do not have diabetes, would benefit significantly from the availability of this medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16664/25]
886. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if compression socks are available for people who have medical cards as these represent a significant cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16665/25]
887. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a schedule of all capital projects being delivered or which have been completed by her Department and organisations under the aegis of her Department since 1 January 2020; and the total project cost of projects in excess of €500,000, or of any other capital projects below this that have come to her Department's attention for reasons of overs…
888. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health in light of the EU recently passing the EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/89 authorising the placing on the market of UV-treated powder of whole Tenebrio molitor larvae (yellow mealworm), if she will consider amending Irish food safety law to ensure that we do not lower our standards and allow this into our food supply or, at a minimum, that products …
889. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time public health nurse posts within CHO4, in 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date; the specific geographic area(s) within CHO4 that currently have no public health nurse in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16705/25]
890. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health why person (details supplied) is not entitled to the CGM sensors reimbursement scheme considering their new diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16713/25]
891. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health how many GPs are in the Belmullet area in County Mayo; to list the locations with the corresponding GPs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16714/25]
892. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health how many GPs have retired in the Belmullet area in County Mayo, listing the corresponding locations, in the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16715/25]
893. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed progress report in regard to the granting of the initial capital funding approval for a new 108-bed block that will help address the chronic situation in the emergency department at University Hospital Kerry; for a specific timeframe for this major development for the people of Kerry; when will works commence; the projected completion date; and i…
894. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if additional physiotherapy and speech and language supports to a patient can urgently be provided in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16720/25]
895. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of empty homes which are subject of a Fair Deal agreement. [16721/25]
896. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of homes which are subject of a Fair Deal agreement. [16722/25]
897. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health when free HRT will be made available; if there are plans to refund those people who have paid for medicines since the beginning of the year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16725/25]
898. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department doctors on duty on Saturday night, 29 March 2025, in Cork University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16729/25]
899. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she intends to extend the Covid payment scheme beyond June 2025; the number in receipt of the payment; and her views on a once-off payment in each case where the person intends to retire. [16733/25]
900. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the plans for a building (details supplied); if the building will be brought into use under the HSE Minor Capital Programme; and if not, has it been deemed surplus to requirements and sold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16747/25]
901. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a breakdown of the 185 new posts, hospital-wide, for which approval has been received at University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16748/25]
902. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of the 185 new posts, hospital-wide, for which approval has been received at University Hospital Kerry that have been filled to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16749/25]
903. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to implement the supports for older people, as outlined in the Programme for Government, with particular emphasis on those living alone; the progress made in areas such as community-based care, home support services, combating isolation, and improving access to healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16763/25]