326. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists in north Kildare in the years 2019 to 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7087/25]
Topics / Health Services Staff
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsHealth Services Staff
2,097 questions from 136 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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2,094 written, 3 oral
136
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 27 |
| February 2025 | 81 |
| March 2025 | 96 |
| April 2025 | 96 |
| May 2025 | 103 |
| June 2025 | 94 |
| July 2025 | 145 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 215 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 148 |
| October 2026 | 86 |
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333. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE audiologists, by grade, employed by the HSE within older persons’ services in CHO7 in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [6854/25]
348. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health her plans to incentivise Irish medical staff back from Australia and Canada to work in the HSE. [6934/25]
202. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will be issuing an exemption for educational, counselling and clinical psychology trainees from current recruitment controls for the next college term; and the number of psychology trainee placements that will be funded nationally. [6455/25]
208. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for an update on the resourcing and staffing for public health nurse for developmental checks in Drimnagh, Dublin 12. [6474/25]
210. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists designated in a full-time capacity to the Carrigaline primary care centre; if there are locums; and the plans to recruit further in this regard. [6482/25]
245. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if she will examine a process where section 38 and section 39 staff could transfer to be employees of the HSE; the cost factors associated with same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6734/25]
248. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the amount of staff and clinicians allocated to cleft lip and palate services in Cork and Dublin respectively; the associated support services needed for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6738/25]
718. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the basis upon which healthcare students on a placement or internship will be granted or refused payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5636/25]
732. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant psychology posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, in tabular form. …
733. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant occupational therapy posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, in tabu…
734. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant speech and language therapy posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, …
735. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for details of vacant social work posts in the South West regional health area submitted since 1 July 2024 to the prioritisation/derogation process introduced by the HSE in the context of the pay and numbers strategy, with a breakdown of the date each post was submitted for consideration, the date a decision was made, and the outcome in each case, in tabular form.…
736. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the origin of the title 'area principal psychology manager' which is in longstanding use in CHO 4/the South West regional health area; if it differs in remit or authority from the grade 'principal psychology manager'; if it has existed in other CHOs/RHAs; if it is recognised by the HSE's National HR office; when this title came into use; and which management team …
737. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that there is currently no public health nurse in Midleton, Cork, meaning that the children of this area are suffering as this nursing shortage means they are missing out on vital checks; and if she can take urgent action to ensure that this shortage is addressed without further delay. [5797/25]
739. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurses by location based in CHO7, as of 7 February 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5817/25]
742. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health for an update on staff shortages in the Cork east public health nurse network; if vacant positions have been filled; if a full service is now available in all parts of Cork east; and if not, the areas which remain impacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5821/25]
753. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for the current staffing provision of psychologists for the North Lee, South Lee, West Cork, North Cork and Kerry primary care child and adolescent services, per grade and the population size each of those areas serve, in tabular form. [5843/25]
754. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for the projected staffing provision for April 2025 of psychologists for the North Lee, South Lee, West Cork, North Cork and Kerry primary care child and adolescent services, per grade and the population size each of those areas serve, in tabular form. [5844/25]
776. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when the diabetic nurses and podiatrist will be replaced in the primary care unit in Mullingar. [5918/25]
784. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the east Cork area and the areas they cover; the current number of vacancies and the areas without a public health nurse service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5984/25]
794. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will respond to correspondence received (details supplied) regarding radiation therapy students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6054/25]
805. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the average wait time for a qualification to be recognised in Ireland through the CORU system. [6207/25]
807. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if CORU evaluates on a weekly basis new applications or if it is dealing with applications in bulk. [6209/25]
808. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the frequency with which the CORU qualification recognition board meets throughout the year to evaluate decisions. [6210/25]