Questions

1056. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will direct that any future regulatory measures proposed by CORU or its registration boards are subject to full proportionality assessment, public consultation, and Ministerial oversight prior to adoption, in accordance with the proportionality regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61779/25]

1057. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the implementation of new professional standards for counsellors and psychotherapists under CORU is aligned with the national workforce planning objectives for mental health services to avoid unintended reductions in service availability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61780/25]

1058. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health her plans to undertake an assessment of the potential workforce and service-access implications arising from the new standards and criteria for counsellors and psychotherapists, particularly regarding training requirements and practice scope; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61781/25]

1059. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether a proportionality assessment was undertaken by her Department or by CORU prior to the adoption of the new standards of proficiency and criteria for education and training programmes for counsellors and psychotherapists published on 11 July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61782/25]

1705. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with an organisation (details supplied) regarding concerns over CORUs proposed changes to psychotherapy training standards, including the reduction of clinical hours, removal of personal therapy requirements, and elimination of mandatory supervision; if she will use her powers under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to ensure…