Questions

1165. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels in the surgical day ward at Mayo University Hospital compared with approved levels; the number of complaints received in 2026 concerning patient supervision, discharge procedures and complaint handling; whether a review has been undertaken following reports of patients being discharged without written discharge information or adequate…

1166. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of complaints regarding care standards, patient dignity and infection control practices at Mayo University Hospital following a surgery on 13 August 2026 (details supplied); whether a patient was required to change for surgery in a public toilet due to bed shortages; whether concerns regarding post-operative supervision, privacy during wound exam…

1315. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place at Mayo University Hospital regarding the transfer of admitted patients from the emergency department to inpatient wards during overnight hours; whether restrictions apply to the movement of patients to available ward beds overnight; and the measures being taken to improve patient flow and reduce overcrowding in the Emergency Department. […

1316. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms that are available to staff in Mayo University Hospital to raise concerns regarding patient safety, staffing levels and workplace practices; the protections available to employees who raise such concerns; whether the HSE has reviewed compliance with its protected disclosure and speaking-up policies in the hospital; and if she will make a statement…

833. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that insulin pump clinics are no longer available at Mayo University Hospital. [47652/26]

834. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason for the withdrawal or absence of this service at Mayo University Hospital; and whether it relates to staffing shortages, training gaps or the availability of appropriately qualified specialists. [47653/26]

835. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns that Mayo University Hospital currently lacks clinicians trained in insulin pump therapy, resulting in patients being referred to other hospitals for routine care. [47654/26]

836. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether any assessment has been carried out by the HSE or the Saolta hospital group into the availability of trained endocrinology staff in Mayo, including the capacity to provide insulin pump therapy and associated aftercare. [47655/26]

837. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will outline plans to improve aftercare services for insulin pump users, particularly in regional hospitals, in order that patients are not required to travel long distances for routine care. [47656/26]

948. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current availability of diabetic eye screening and ophthalmology services at Mayo University Hospital and in the wider Mayo region; whether there are plans to establish a dedicated diabetic eye clinic in Castlebar; the number of patients currently required to travel to Galway for diabetic eye care; the average waiting times involved; and if she will make a st…

1193. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health her views on whether it is acceptable that a patient with a history of osteoporosis is faced with a wait of over a year for a publicly funded DEXA scan while being offered immediate access on payment of €100; whether this practice undermines the principle of care being provided on the basis of medical need rather than ability to pay; and the action she will take…

1031. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with cleaning and hygiene protocols at Mayo University Hospital; whether any audits or inspections relating to cleanliness have been carried out at the hospital during 2024 and 2025; if any deficiencies were identified; if she will provide details of any remedial actions taken; and if she will make a stateme…

1032. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the cleaning and hygiene standards currently in place at Mayo University Hospital; the frequency with which wards, bathrooms, floors and patient surfaces are cleaned; whether these standards meet national infection prevention and control guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29748/26]

1033. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current visitor policy at Mayo University Hospital; the way in which visitor numbers and visiting times are enforced on wards where patients are medically vulnerable; whether any reviews have been undertaken following concerns about overcrowding and disturbance to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29749/26]

1034. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the infection prevention and control procedures in place at Mayo University Hospital when a confirmed case of Covid-19 is identified on a ward; whether all patients and staff are tested and appropriate isolation measures implemented in such circumstances; if she is satisfied that these procedures are being consistently followed; and if she will make a statement …

2984. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive confirmation of eligibility for assignment of a social worker and for the preparation of a comprehensive discharge and support plan in advance of an upcoming discharge from hospital, particularly in the context of the person's recent diagnosis of type 1 insulin dependent diabetes and ongoing support needs; and if she…

1125. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason there is currently no HSE lymphoedema service in County Mayo; the reason the planned service in Mayo University Hospital will not be operational until the end of 2026 and will cover only post breast surgery patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6440/26]

1126. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will put in place an interim public-private agreement to provide lymphoedema services in County Mayo until the MUH service becomes operational in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6441/26]

2368. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when the five new surgical hubs are expected to open; the locations of these hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1148/26]

1135. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the way in which her Department is working to ensure equitable access to specialist hospital services across all regions of the country. [63759/25]

859. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to detail the budget allocated to each hospital in the Saolta Hospital Group in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [51390/25]

860. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of activity-based funding allocations to each hospital in the Saolta Hospital Group for each of the past five years, including the metrics used to determine funding levels. [51391/25]

861. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to detail the annual inpatient and outpatient activity levels at each hospital in the Saolta Hospital Group for the past five years; and the corresponding funding allocated, in tabular form. [51392/25]

862. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to provide the average cost per patient treated in each hospital in the Saolta Hospital Group over the past five years, by inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department activity. [51393/25]

863. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to provide the number of front-line clinical staff nurses, doctors, allied health professionals employed in each hospital in the Saolta Hospital Group for each of the past five years, including the annual budget allocation. [51394/25]