578. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will include asthma to the long-term illness scheme; to ensure better supports and access to medications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66695/26]
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3698. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on a recently launched report (details supplied) which outlines a critical roadmap for Ireland to meet its international commitment to end new HIV transmissions and HIV-related stigma by 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57426/26]
793. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to put a system in place whereby any incremental rise in the old-age pension is matched by a similar rise in the qualifying income for the medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47482/26]
1102. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and ensure that the access to medicines for those with rare diseases will never be an issue for families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37032/26]
1125. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to implement an assigned yearly budget for the implementation of the National Rare Disease strategy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37094/26]
1050. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine a report that explores how Ireland can transform its public health system by shifting power closer to communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34215/26]
1051. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on the recent nationwide survey carried out by an organisation (details supplied), and the recommendations based on the findings; the actions that will be initiated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34216/26]
443. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to introduce an Allergy Action Plan, including education and training to ensure that the use of epinephrine auto-injectors is properly addressed in schools as this is an important step in helping ensure that all children can have a safe and positive experience in school without the constant need to be on guard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2…
444. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will consider that schools are often the first place where allergies are experienced and this is the reason relying on another child’s prescribed auto-injector is not a safe policy, therefore, every school should have its own emergency auto-injectors available to respond quickly when an unexpected reaction occurs; and if she will make a statement on the …
465. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to introduce a universal healthcare system in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23305/26]
1065. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding vaping; her plans to address this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7820/26]
2301. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74987/25]
2379. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the reason there is only one oxygen supplier under the DPS scheme; if she is considering approving more suppliers to improve competition and access to the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1216/26]
2380. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the electronic reimbursement system for oxygen will be introduced; the reason oxygen reimbursement is still lagging other medical services under the DPS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1217/26]
2381. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who are currently unable to get reimbursement for oxygen due to the fact that payments can only be made by cheque; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1218/26]
589. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to improve health care of all patients in County Kerry by ensuring University Hospital Kerry is fully operational all year round, including Saturdays, Sundays and on Bank Holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71162/25]
1918. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine the urgent need for reform in prosthetic provision for children in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59197/25]
2152. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to consider developing a Lyme disease specific department in University Hospital Kerry, for the detection, treatment and research of the condition (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44885/25]
218. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if an initiative will be considered whereby a subsidisation of fees for medical students in return for a set period practising in rural Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34828/25]
403. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to deliver a world class Health Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28087/25]