Health Services
An official questions-paper heading. 2,649 questions (10 oral, 2,639 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
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| Month | Questions |
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| Jan 2025 | 56 |
| Feb 2025 | 78 |
| Mar 2025 | 73 |
| Apr 2025 | 110 |
| May 2025 | 158 |
| Jun 2025 | 127 |
| Jul 2025 | 135 |
| Sep 2025 | 193 |
| Oct 2025 | 56 |
| Nov 2025 | 157 |
| Dec 2025 | 147 |
| Jan 2026 | 238 |
| Feb 2026 | 102 |
| Mar 2026 | 141 |
| Apr 2026 | 243 |
| May 2026 | 222 |
| Jun 2026 | 290 |
| Jul 2026 | 123 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Health | 2,543 |
| Children | 97 |
| Public Expenditure | 4 |
| Social | 2 |
| Finance | 1 |
| Climate | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Health Services |
| 2026-06-09 | Health Services |
| 2026-05-06 | Health Services |
| 2026-03-05 | Health Services |
| 2026-03-05 | Health Services |
| 2025-11-20 | Health Services |
| 2025-11-12 | Health Services |
| 2025-10-02 | Health Services |
| 2025-09-30 | Health Services |
| 2025-07-09 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-26 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-26 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-17 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-11 | Health Services |
| 2025-03-06 | Health Services |
The questions
Paul Lawless
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
284. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that patients with diabetes in Mayo must travel to Galway for essential treatments including eye injections and laser therapy; the plans in place to provide these services locally at Mayo University Hospital; and if she will outline the timeline for same. [44618/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
285. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason diabetes services, including insulin pump access and specialist supports, are not available in Mayo University Hospital at the same level as in Galway; and the steps being taken to address this regional disparity. [44619/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
286. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reported staffing shortages impacting diabetes care in Mayo University Hospital, including lack of nursing staff to carry out routine procedures such as blood draws; and the actions being taken to address these deficits. [44620/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
287. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if diabetes services at Mayo University Hospital have been reduced or reconfigured in recent years; and if she will outline the long term plan for diabetes service provision in the Mayo region. [44621/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
288. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the access patients in Mayo have to insulin pump therapy; whether this service can be provided locally and if not, what plans exist to expand access within the region. [44622/26]
James Geoghegan
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
289. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health to review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44624/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
293. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to outline a detailed progress report on the minor injuries unit for Killarney, County Kerry; when work will commence on this facility for Killarney, east and south Kerry; the length of time it will take to complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44628/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
294. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to outline a detailed progress report on the new Killarney community nursing unit; when this facility for Killarney, east and south Kerry open; when it will be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44629/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
295. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to outline a detailed progress report in relation to opening all beds in Kenmare Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44630/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
296. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to outline a detailed progress report in relation to opening all beds in Cahersiveen Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44631/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
297. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to outline a detailed progress report in relation to opening all beds in Dingle Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44632/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
298. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address a situation in County Kerry where patients end up in the furthest away community hospital/nursing home from their loved ones; if this will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44633/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
299. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to address the A and E crisis by providing additional beds in University Hospital Kerry as a matter of priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44634/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
300. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite the provision of a new Oncology Unit proposed for University Hospital Kerry to cater for the significant increase in the number of patients attending here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44635/26]
David Cullinane
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
327. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of community neurorehabilitation teams; the number and location of teams; the desired, approved, and actual staffing levels, by grade; the details of areas without teams; the reasons for this, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44711/26]
John Lahart
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
335. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that primary care psychology appointment capacity is, in some cases, being used for parent advice clinics rather than direct engagement with children who are on waiting lists; whether the HSE has issued guidance on how such appointments should be prioritised; if she will review this practice to ensure that available appointments…
Ged Nash
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
365. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will organise surgery for an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44884/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
366. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44912/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
367. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health her views on whether blanket overnight restrictions after childbirth is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44913/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
368. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if exceptions to overnight partner restrictions will be considered for private rooms, caesarean sections, traumatic births, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, mobility issues or other clinical and emotional support needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44914/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty
written
2026-06-11 · to Health
369. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health whether her Department will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44915/26]
Niamh Smyth
written
2026-06-10 · to Children
200. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the HSE needs assessment application; if the assessment will be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44499/26]
Pádraig Rice
written
2026-06-10 · to Health
253. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the delivery of additional elective orthopaedic services in the South Infirmary of Victoria University Hospital; if this is being delayed due to the availability of staff (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44425/26]
Pádraig Rice
written
2026-06-10 · to Health
255. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will provide ring-fenced funding and nationally coordinated oversight of the development of mental health intellectual disability services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44427/26]
Pádraig Rice
written
2026-06-10 · to Health
256. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will provide for the creation of new allied health profession posts in mental health intellectual disability services in the upcoming Budget (details supplied); the steps she is taking to address the deficit in these posts; the steps she is taking to respond to the shortages in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4442…