1805. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether national standardised screening or assessment protocols are in place for minors presenting with gender-related distress in order to identify autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, mental health disorders, safeguarding concerns, family vulnerability factors, or other complex needs prior to any medical intervention or referral onward wit…
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2,809 questions from 142 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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2,798 written, 11 oral
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| March 2025 | 73 |
| April 2025 | 110 |
| May 2025 | 158 |
| June 2025 | 127 |
| July 2025 | 135 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 193 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 157 |
| December 2025 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 238 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| April 2026 | 243 |
| May 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 290 |
| July 2026 | 123 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 73 |
| October 2026 | 87 |
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1806. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the multidisciplinary assessment requirements currently apply within the HSE or any State-funded gender-related healthcare pathway for minors, including the involvement of psychiatry, psychology, paediatrics, neurodevelopmental services, social work, family assessment, and safeguarding oversight.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41663/26]
1807. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national clinical governance framework currently applies to gender-related healthcare services involving minors, including governance arrangements relating to multidisciplinary review, clinical decision-making, safeguarding oversight, escalation procedures, audit arrangements, and oversight by the HSE or her Department. [41664/26]
1809. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of minors have been referred outside the State for gender-related assessment, consultation, intervention, or treatment in each of the past five years through the treatment abroad scheme or any other State-funded mechanism; the jurisdictions involved; and the multidisciplinary assessment requirements applying prior to referral abroad. [41666/26]
1813. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether they are satisfied that the current capacity within autism assessment services, ADHD assessment services, CAMHS, child psychology services, trauma-informed services, and multidisciplinary child mental health supports is sufficient to ensure that minors presenting with gender-related distress receive timely and holistic assessment of all co-occurring needs…
1820. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE or Department conducted any review, reassessment, or governance evaluation following the publication of the Cass Review in the United Kingdom insofar as it related to the evidential basis underpinning the National Gender Service Model of Care 2018. [41687/26]
1823. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a mammogram in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41690/26]
1864. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health her plans for the roll out of a service (details supplied) in County Cavan; the discussions in relation to this; the agreements that have been made regarding the provision of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41781/26]
1943. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any formal written clinical governance assessment, evidence review, or risk-benefit analysis was completed prior to the approval of the 2021 consultant child and adolescent psychiatry post associated with the National Gender Service Model of Care; and if she will provide details of the body or individuals responsible for preparing and approving such docum…
1944. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Consultant Applications Advisory Committee received any written submissions, appendices, briefing papers, or supporting documentation referencing WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 during consideration of the 2019 application for the consultant child and adolescent psychiatry post associated with the National Gender Service Model of Care; and if she wi…
1945. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any external expert advice, peer review, or independent clinical assessment was sought prior to the inclusion of WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 within the consultant application submitted in December 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41926/26]
1946. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE retains records identifying the specific individuals, committees, or governance structures responsible for approving references to WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 within the 2019 consultant application associated with the National Gender Service Model of Care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41927/26]
1947. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any review has been undertaken of the evidential basis, governance arrangements, or clinical assumptions underpinning the 2018 National Gender Service Model of Care in light of subsequent international reviews and evolving evidence; and if she will provide details of any such review. [41928/26]
1948. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any concerns were recorded during recruitment campaigns for the consultant child and adolescent psychiatry post associated with the National Gender Service Model of Care regarding the proposed service model, governance arrangements, clinical framework, or evidential basis underpinning the role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41929/26]
1977. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE health regions that have a fully operational, fully staffed community neuro-rehabilitation team in place; the specific operational status of the team allocated to the HSE Dublin and north east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42026/26]
1978. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE Dublin and north east region lacks a fully functioning, population-based multidisciplinary team for neurological disabilities despite successive funding commitments in national strategies; the steps being taken to rectify this geographic inequality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42027/26]
1979. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health to review the practice where individuals with complex neurological disabilities age out of statutory rehabilitation and disability systems at 65 years of age; the alternative specialized community neuro-care structures available to these individuals past this age bracket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42029/26]
1980. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the localised clinical governance framework in place to monitor the quality, accuracy, and manufacturing standards of specialized orthoses prescribed to community patients with complex neuro-disabilities; the specific person or role at local community level who is responsible for ensuring outsourced orthotics contracts operate within safe, specified medical t…
1981. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the clinical framework used to oversee HSE home support services to ensure staff are trained to manage specialized neurological presentations, including behavioural, cognitive, and psychological deficits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42032/26]
1982. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the specific community and multi-disciplinary medical supports available to community-dwelling patients managing complex, associated epilepsy stemming from severe brain trauma; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42033/26]
1983. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals with an acquired brain injury or neurological trauma residing in County Meath who are on a waiting list for access to services (details supplied); the average waiting time for an initial assessment in each category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42034/26]
1984. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health her plans for Sarsfield court dementia unit; and if it is currently accepting new patients. [42044/26]
2041. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that an urgent referral will be expedited by the consultants of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42455/26]
2042. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand the reach of a centre (details supplied) to tackle the shortage in public health nurses who are able to provide developmental checks to children in the surrounding area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42456/26]
2043. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to provide further funding to adequately ensure that a centre (details supplied) is staffed in accordance with the population in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42457/26]