Parliamentary questions

814. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently assist a family in County Kerry with respite and services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49104/26]

815. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for commencement of the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 relating to domestic and international surrogacy; the expected timeline for publication and enactment of any amending legislation required before full commencement; whether transitional arrangements will be put in place for intending pa…

816. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the way in which the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will determine which overseas jurisdictions may be approved for international surrogacy arrangements; whether jurisdictions that permit compensated or commercial surrogacy will be excluded; the way the distinction will be made between reasonable expenses, compensation and pro…

817. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to the position of intending parents who require surrogacy due to medical infertility, including infertility arising from cancer treatment in childhood or young adulthood and where donated eggs or embryos are required; whether this cohort has been specifically considered in the development of the domestic a…

818. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health when a new vehicle adaptation scheme will be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49108/26]

819. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health when she expects the recruitment freeze for physician associates to end; the supports available for physician associates during this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49150/26]

820. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the rationale behind a proposal by her Department to break the established pay link between Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs), having regard to the Labour Court recommendation LCR 19230 which underpins this alignment; if she will confirm whether this proposal represents a change in long-standing …

821. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will be providing funding for regional diabetes clinical leads to ensure consistent and accountable delivery of the “Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care” across all six regional health areas in line with national standards and models of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49154/26]

822. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will make a commitment to providing sustained, ring-fenced, multiannual funding to ensure full implementation of the “Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care” report; if she will be establishing a national diabetes office to oversee implementation of the strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.…

823. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a dental checkup; if an appointment will be forthcoming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49175/26]

824. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE plans to publish a tobacco retailers licence list and a nicotine inhaling products licence list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49188/26]

825. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); if she can provide an update on the drug with regards to the medical card system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49199/26]

826. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns raised by CORU registrants, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and higher education institutions regarding the proposed EU Common Training Framework for Physiotherapy; whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of the framework on patient safety, professional standards …

827. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding a homecare package request; to provide an update on the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49207/26]

828. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person will receive an ENT appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49214/26]

829. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health her response to concerns regarding an EU Common Training Framework for physiotherapy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49224/26]

830. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question 1203 of 14 April 2026, in cases where the holders of the enhanced medical cards for survivors of industrial schools are on long waiting lists so see consultants in regard to the services covered under the enhanced medical, if there has been engagement with the HSE in relation to what this may mean for access…

831. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49228/26]

832. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of pelvic floor physiotherapists currently employed by the HSE, by RHA and hospital group; the current waiting lists for pelvic floor physiotherapy services in each area; the average waiting time for an appointment; and the measures being taken to address staffing shortages and reduce waiting times, particularly in cases where patie…

833. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health when she plans to update the policy regarding leave for elected representatives of local authorities; if she will liaise with elected representatives when updating said policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49242/26]

834. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if better healthcare information and services and a comprehensive public health campaign will be introduced in respect of a debilitating condition (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49249/26]

835. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if agency staff can be employed to allow community hospital beds in Dingle, Cahersiveen and Kenmare open (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49252/26]

836. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of community hospital beds in Dingle that remain vacant; the length of time that they have been empty; when these beds be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49253/26]

837. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of community hospital beds in Cahersiveen that remain vacant; the length of time that they have been empty; when these beds will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49254/26]

838. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of community hospital beds in Kenmare that remain vacant; the length of time that they have been empty; when these beds will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49255/26]