Ministers meeting in Dublin to discuss access to medicines, Ireland now has an opportunity to lead on this issue. Given that the presidential programme identifies equitable access to healthcare as a priority, what specific outcomes does the Government intend to achieve during our Presidency to reduce the disparities
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used in them and almost daily a new public figure has been implicated. Last November, Reuters reported that Meta's own internal documents projected that around 10% of its 2024 revenue, some $16 billion, would come from adverts for scams and banned goods.
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justice system in Ireland, together with other ongoing access to justice reforms, including the judicial planning working group and the Courts Service modernisation programme. These collective reform measures will deliver significant efficiencies across the court system, and we hope we will see a reduction in legal costs
BusConnects service with him earlier. It just beggars belief that there is so much confusion around that. We are being told that this project could be delayed for up to a year and nobody knows exactly what is happening. I have put in parliamentary questions and still have
long enough for high-capacity public transport. We need a clear plan for MetroLink south west, with the route, funding, planning and delivery programmes established without further delay. We cannot be serious about climate action without reducing congestion or giving people a genuine alternative to the car. Equally
works including passenger waiting areas, accessible toilets, a changing place toilet and staff facilities will be carried out as part of an accessibility programme funded by the National Transport Authority, the works will not commence for another two years. That will mean another two years of people waiting
that is for a reason called democracy.
We introduced the renters' tax credit. We increased the renters' tax credit. The programme for Government commits to further increasing the renters' tax credit. It is now worth more than €300 million to renters in this country. We also introduced rent
carbon tax are allocated for expenditure on just transition and climate-positive measures, including funding social welfare measures, agri-environmental schemes and retrofitting programmes. The net impact of the combined measures funded by the carbon tax has consistently been shown to be progressive. As of budget
took office, we committed to a step change in the delivery of supports and services for people with disabilities in line with our programme for Government commitments. The previous budget was the first step in delivering on this. We provided €3.83 billion to specialist disability services this year
that. We have also made decisions over the course of the past year to invest public money for the first time in capital projects in terms of the development of childcare facilities as well. This is a key issue. We also have to recognise that
charge for immunocompromised patients and those over 65.
Deputy Paula Butterly - To discuss a review the withdrawal of funding for the Walk PEER programme.
Deputy Eoghan Kenny - To discuss the delay in responses to parliamentary questions regarding assessment of need waiting lists.
Deputy Donna McGettigan - To discuss
replant the area felled. Reforestation after felling is essential to prevent deforestation, which would otherwise counteract the benefits of Ireland's afforestation programme and associated public expenditure on afforestation, which to date represents a substantial State and European Union investment.
I believe that forestry plays a critical role
healthier as we age but there are greater challenges ahead.
I worry, and I say that because of many of the major IT projects managed by the State. While the business case is always well-presented, there are often challenges in how it is operationalised. I find
done in the totality by 2030, but many of these advances will be made before that. That is why the EHR programme is ambitious. The health service is complex and successful delivery requires more than technology. It requires clinical and operational leadership. It requires changes
grant for homeowners in receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments.
The domestic MSS forms part of a wider residential retrofit programme that, in line with eligibility criteria, supports energy efficiency upgrades and the installation of renewable energy technologies in existing housing stock. Since its pilot launch
context of the child support payment, which included a record increase, particularly for over-12s, the full expansion of the hot schools meals programme and the expansion of the fuel allowance to working family payment recipients, with 50,000 extra families entitled to the fuel allowance. They will
remains the process of phasing out the means test for carer’s allowance, which is consistent with the policy approach advocated in the programme for Government and by family carer organisations. As the Deputy knows, significant improvements have been made in this area over the last number
public expenditure will reveal the budget on 6 October. I assure the Deputy we are very committed to moving forward on our shared programme for Government commitments to carers and to supporting them and I am continuing to focus on that
assure the Deputy we have very strong and ambitious commitments relating to carers in the programme for Government and I will see them through. I also want to ensure that we focus on existing carers but also on young carers. The young carers who attended the carers forum
continuing to negotiate our budget with the Department of public expenditure. We will have a package for carers within that programme but we have not finalised our discussions yet. They will be announced on budget day on 6 October
Deputy is very experienced. He knows there is a programme for Government. I hope to be in office for five years, and I will deliver on the commitment. It has to be done on a phased basis. I would love to do it overnight. If did that, however
care for their loved ones. I really feel we are recognising that and we are going to deliver on our commitment in the programme for Government to completely abolish the means test. In the past couple of years we have made significant steps.
Will there be another national
affecting not only older people but also those who have disabilities and those who are living alone. It is part of the programme for Government to review the household benefits package. What plans does the Minister have to increase the free electricity allowance in order that it better
address energy challenges, and looking at the various challenges that exist. The expansion and flexibility of the fuel allowance programme is my best initiative and tool at a time of such volatility in the energy market
daily lives and we are committed to improving outcomes for disabled people by introducing permanent measures. This is why, as part of the programme for Government, we have included a commitment to introduce a permanent annual cost-of-disability payment. To that end, the national human rights strategy
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Roderic O'Gorman
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when a call for proposals will be made as part of the European Social Fund Plus: Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027 under the gender equality objective, to improve access to employment and activation measures for all jobseekers, which has been pending since
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla records the number or proportion of social workers who have completed autism or neurodiversity training programmes. [20355/26
Michael Fitzmaurice
Written
will be completed by the NDA; when her Department will give further direction regarding the future development, scale, and implementation model of the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20473/26
Conor Sheehan
Written
within the HSE Health Regions; whether Local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces will retain independent governance and decision-making authority over locally delivered programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18236/26
John Lahart
Written
within the HSE health regions; whether local drug and alcohol task forces will retain independent governance and decision-making authority over locally delivered programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18387/26
Pádraig Rice
Written
health regions; if the local drug and alcohol task forces will retain independent governance and decision-making authority over locally delivered programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18408/26
Michael Cahill
Written
Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the health related projects raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18694/26
Joe Cooney
Written
urgent and emergency healthcare services in the Mid-West, if she will submit the extension of the UHL campus, option B, as a project for delivery under the Critical Infrastructure Bill once it is enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18779/26
Barry Heneghan
Written
hypercholesterolaemia to the list of cardiovascular risk factors screened for in GP settings in 2026 as part of the GP Chronic Disease Management Programme; whether a guideline-directed approach to lipid management will be embedded to enable GPs to assess goal attainment and individualise treatment based on each
Conor Sheehan
Written
Minister for Health if she has undertaken any analysis of the estimated cost of introducing a publicly funded elective egg freezing scheme; the projected annual cost based on likely eligibility criteria and uptake rates; if she will provide a breakdown of costs including medication, clinical procedures, storage
Jen Cummins
Written
within the HSE Health Regions; whether Local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces will retain independent governance and decision-making authority over locally delivered programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19241/26
Pádraig Rice
Written
Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the total capital allocation for each surgical hub since the programme was initiated, by hub. [19306/26
Pádraig Rice
Written
Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the RSV immunisation programme for infants; if a proposal is being considered (details supplied); her views on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19310/26
Sorca Clarke
Written
Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the annual funding allocated to eating disorder services in each of the past five years; the projected funding for 2027; and whether additional funding is planned to expand services. [19441/26
Liam Quaide
Written
reason the proposed Primary Care Centre in Tullow is not included in the 2026 HSE Capital Plan; the current status of the project within the HSE capital approval process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19532/26
Liam Quaide
Written
Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if she will add PMDD to the newly launched HSE Education Programme for Endometriosis given that they affect the same cohort of women and girls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19533/26
Donna McGettigan
Written
processes for all three options outlined in the HIQA report into health services in the Mid-West region; the current progress of the projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19609/26
Erin McGreehan
Written
reasons for utilising general practitioner and pharmacy-led delivery models as opposed to a centrally delivered HSE school-based model; if the programme will be reviewed in preparation for the 2026/2027 season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19678/26
Erin McGreehan
Written
provide a detailed breakdown documenting the numeric and percentage take-up per county by children in schools facilitating the children's school flu programme; the percentage of the total school number per county involved in facilitating provision of the vaccine; and if she will make a statement
Erin McGreehan
Written
Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether all newly recruited staff for the expanded newborn screening programme have completed training; and when the finalised screening and treatment pathways for SMA and SCID will be published. [19689/26
Erin McGreehan
Written
Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will establish a National Radiotherapy Equipment Replacement Programme to provide predictable, coordinated investment and ensure equitable access to modern radiotherapy regardless of location. [19702/26
Carol Nolan
Written
associated supports at the new Central Mental Hospital (CMH) have not opened, given the urgent need and concerns raised in a recent programme (details supplied) for appropriate mental health facilities; if she will give a commitment to ensure these 50 beds are made available immediately
Erin McGreehan
Written
Profession (HSCP) discipline including but not limited to audiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, medical science, radiography, and other therapy/HSCP programmes for each of the years from 2021 to 2025. [19938/26
Paul Murphy
Written
within the HSE Health Regions; whether Local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces will retain independent governance and decision-making authority over locally delivered programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19957/26
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
steps being taken to increase rare disease education and training for healthcare professionals, including the integration of new HSE rare disease training programmes and collaboration with the National Rare Diseases Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20004/26
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