587. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed prohibition on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 years of age. [70036/26]
Topics / Health Promotion
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsHealth Promotion
68 questions from 37 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 6 October 2026.
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67 written, 1 oral
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| January 2025 | 1 |
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| April 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 2 |
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715. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if a successor to the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023 to 2026 is being prepared; if it will address surveillance of high-risk individuals; the expected publication date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70659/26]
436. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Tobacco Free Ireland Policy Review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67688/26]
659. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to the proposed compulsory addition of folic acid to non-wholemeal flour, she can assure those who may be required to avoid folic acid due to certain medical conditions or because they are undergoing certain medical treatments that unfortified flour and bread products will remain readily available. [67185/26]
374. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the new Healthy Ireland Framework following the conclusion of the Healthy Ireland Framework 2013–2025; the reasons for the delay in its launch; the revised timeline for its publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66190/26]
3221. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether she will introduce statutory restrictions on influencer and digital marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages high in fat, salt or sugar to children. [55281/26]
3222. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the assessment her Department has made of the Safefood ClickBite research on children’s exposure to unhealthy food marketing online and the legislative action that will follow from the research. [55282/26]
3223. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether she supports the development of a mandatory nutrient-profile model to determine which food and beverage products may not be marketed to children online. [55283/26]
3224. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether she will seek a cross-departmental working group involving the Departments of Health, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment together with the CCPC and Coimisiún na Meán, to develop legislation on digital unhealthy food marketing. [55284/26]
3337. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to increase participation in CervicalCheck among younger women and underserved communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55845/26]
253. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Health the Departmental analysis of vitamin and mineral supplements that is being carried out to determine recommended daily amounts vis-à-vis the "typical" nutrition content of Irish diets, in advance of any European Union limit setting of nutrients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52320/26]
529. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the annual spend on Health Ireland initiatives, in tabular form. [48686/26]
254. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to restrict the advertising of food high in fat, sugar and salt, commonly referred to as junk food, to children via digital means and online marketing; if she is considering mandatory codes to restrict such advertising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48175/26]
2101. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has examined the role affordability may play in public uptake of sunscreen products and sun protection measures; whether any engagement has taken place with the Department of Finance regarding sunscreen as a preventative healthcare product; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42671/26]
2104. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether any additional public awareness initiatives relating to sun safety and skin cancer prevention are planned for summer 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42674/26]
194. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any national public awareness campaign relating to tick-borne illnesses and lyme disease has been undertaken since 2020; the associated annual expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40328/26]
1464. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the supports available through the HSE QUIT smoking cessation service for people seeking to stop using nicotine products; if these supports include smoking cessation supports for users of e-cigarettes/vapes and oral nicotine products such as nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39945/26]
1115. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware of concerns regarding products commonly referred to as "CALI pens", marketed as CBD vapes, including reports that some may contain synthetic cannabinoids; whether the HSE or emergency departments have identified adverse health incidents linked to their use; the oversight or testing arrangements in place for such products; the measures bein…
1213. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that malnutrition risk among older adults has increased by 59% since 2012, with ALONE recording a 34% rise in nutrition-related concerns in 2024; whether the Government will commit to the recommended €10 million investment in services (details supplied) and a national nutritional awareness campaign; and if she will make a statement on the m…
1204. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the supports currently available from her Department and the HSE to organisations that raise public awareness of serious illnesses, including meningitis, and that provide information and support including aftercare services to individuals and families affected by such illnesses; whether any recurring or sustainable funding pathways are available to such organis…
880. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if the issue of HIV prevention will be on her agenda for the EU presidency, particularly on work towards ending transmission across Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32131/26]
2980. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if patient information leaflets that have been developed as part of national clinical guidelines for reduced foetal movements, foetal heart rate monitoring and antenatal corticosteroids to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality are available to all women in maternity hospitals and maternity units; and if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on th…
1099. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the guidelines for e-cigarettes/vaping on public transport, in hospitals, and so on; her plans to update these guidelines; the mechanisms for enforcement of such measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12005/26]
1180. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health whether she will consider funding the shingles vaccine for our older population given the vaccine's association with lower rates of dementia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12434/26]
1181. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health to consider adding the shingles vaccine to the National Immunisation Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12436/26]