538. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will expand the Chronic Disease Management Programme to all adults with eligible chronic conditions, regardless of whether they hold a medical card or GP visit card; and the estimated cost and timeframe for implementing this expansion. [66409/26]
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309. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the current status of the health technology assessment and reimbursement decision for pluvicto (lutetium-177 PSMA therapy) for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; the timeline for a final determination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50111/26]
310. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure Irish patients have timely and equitable access to innovative oncology treatments, including radioligand therapies such as pluvicto; and the way Ireland compares with other EU Member States in access to such treatments. [50112/26]
311. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the current capacity within the public health system to deliver radioligand therapies, including the availability of nuclear medicine facilities, trained personnel, and radiopharmacy supports; and the plans in place to expand this capacity. [50113/26]
312. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken or commissioned any strategic review of Ireland's nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy infrastructure; and the actions planned to develop a sustainable, indigenous capability in this area. [50114/26]
313. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to developing a national strategy for radiopharmaceutical production and usage, in light of increasing global demand and supply constraints; and if she will outline any engagement with industry, academia, or international partners on this issue. [50115/26]
314. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the level of capital and operational investment allocated to nuclear medicine and advanced cancer therapies over the past five years; and the projected investment over the next five years to support emerging treatments such as radioligand therapies. [50116/26]
315. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the current number of specialists in nuclear medicine, radiopharmacy, and medical physics in Ireland; the projected workforce requirements to support expansion in radioligand therapies; and the plans to address any identified gaps. [50117/26]
316. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the supports in place to enable Irish participation in international clinical trials involving radiopharmaceuticals and targeted radionuclide therapies; and the way in which Ireland can position itself as a hub for such research. [50118/26]
317. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the extent of engagement with patient advocacy organisations, including those representing prostate cancer patients, in relation to the reimbursement and provision of new treatments such as pluvicto. [50119/26]
318. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will support a dedicated session of the relevant Oireachtas Committee to examine the case for investment in nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy infrastructure, including emerging cancer therapies; and if officials from her Department would be available to attend. [50120/26]
1042. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to publish the total expenditure on diabetes care and diabetes-related complications in 2023 and 2024; to confirm the basis for cost calculations; and whether annual reporting on diabetes expenditure will be introduced to ensure transparency in planning and resource allocation. [61709/25]
1043. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way the Health Information Bill 2024 will support the development of a national diabetes register; the expected implementation timeline; and how the register will support prevention, service planning, and early intervention for patients at risk of complications. [61710/25]
1044. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to support the adoption of digital and connected health technologies in diabetes management, including real-time data-sharing platforms; and the way in which equitable access will be ensured for rural and lower-income patients. [61711/25]