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Showing questions asked by Michael Cahill under the heading Nursing Homes.

39 questions match, newest first.

Michael Cahill Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Health
1385. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to address the serious delays in processing power of attorney cases which are needed to access the nursing home loan schemes in some cases (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65499/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Health
494. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide a bed in the new Killarney community nursing unit for a Killarney resident (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54364/26]
Michael Cahill Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
927. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the procedures for post-death financial reviews under the fair deal scheme; the reason bereaved families are asked for further financial information; whether guidelines exist to ensure sensitive communication; if complaints have been received; if more compassionate measures will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49709/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2814. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide additional public nursing home beds in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24365/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3331. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently provide a long term care bed for a person (details supplied) at Kenmare Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26921/26]
Michael Cahill Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Health
457. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene with the HSE to ensure that a nursing home bed is urgently provided under the fair deal scheme for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23284/26]
Michael Cahill Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Health
471. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the new Killarney Community Hospital in County Kerry will be fully operational; the number of staff that will be employed there; the number of additional beds that will be available in the new Community Hospital; the total cost of this facility; the projected running costs going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23311/26]
Michael Cahill Written 5 Mar 2026 · to Health
53. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the issues and ensure that the day centre at Caherciveen Community Hospital remains fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17616/26]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
953. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) regarding a nursing home place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7409/26]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Health
440. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a bed in a nursing home will be provided for a person in their own county (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7203/26]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Health
441. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a better system will be introduced that will cease the practice of providing nursing home beds that involve up to a five hour-plus round trip for families, friends and neighbours to visit loved ones in County Kerry; if the practice of sending Kerry patients to nursing homes outside the county could also cease immediately; and if she will make a statement on …
Michael Cahill Written 14 Jan 2026 · to Health
165. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently assist in the case of a person (details supplied) and allow for an urgent transfer to a nursing home closer to their family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2620/26]
Michael Cahill Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2073. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74001/25]
Michael Cahill Written 18 Dec 2025 · to Health
652. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a fair deal appeal (details supplied) as this family cannot afford the costs of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73409/25]
Michael Cahill Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Health
409. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to reform the fair deal scheme by reducing the five-year land or business transfer clause to three years to allow more farmers to benefit from the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72974/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Health
511. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to expedite the delivery and full opening of the Killarney Community Nursing Home of 130 beds; the penalties which are in place for late delivery; the legal obstacles which remain to be surmounted; the person or body responsible to ensure its delivery; the person or body accountable for the debacle of 'have beds, can't open, (details supplied); and if…
Michael Cahill Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Health
238. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently investigate a matter (details supplied) regarding a nursing home move; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68205/25]
Michael Cahill Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Health
253. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently investigate the case of a person (details supplied) and assist this family who urgently require suitable nursing home care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68273/25]
Michael Cahill Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Health
981. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to assist the Nursing Homes Ireland residents forum that was established in 2025 (details supplied) in addressing common issues and concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62855/25]
Michael Cahill Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Health
931. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently examine fair deal client contribution costs for a person (details supplied); to provide a breakdown of the way in which these costs were calculated, as the family cannot afford same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61014/25]
Michael Cahill Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Health
1052. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61768/25]
Michael Cahill Written 5 Nov 2025 · to Health
199. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of community nursing home beds/wards that are closed in County Kerry; when they will be opened up to Kerry patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60374/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1657. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) and allow for nursing home care close to their family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57934/25]
Michael Cahill Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Health
700. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently allow for a person (details supplied) to be placed in a nursing home, close to their family and friends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50455/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Health
2652. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a long-term nursing home bed will be expedited for a person (details supplied) given the urgency of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41245/25]