Health Services

2909. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to set out whether a formal national policy or governance framework exists governing the authorisation, funding, and oversight of procedures funded under the treatment abroad scheme in specific clinical areas; and if she will provide details of any such framework or confirm if none exists. [24746/26]

2910. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the expenditure control arrangements in place in her Department or the HSE governing high-cost procedures funded under the treatment abroad scheme, including any approval thresholds, case review requirements, or cost ceilings applied prior to authorisation; and if she will provide details of these controls. [24747/26]

2911. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date of the most recent internal or external audit conducted in respect of the treatment abroad scheme; the scope of that audit; whether it included examination of specific procedure categories; and if she will provide a summary of the findings and any recommendations made. [24748/26]

2912. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE maintains any structured system for the monitoring of clinical outcomes, complication rates, or patient-reported outcomes in respect of procedures funded under the treatment abroad scheme; and if she will outline the basis on which value for money and patient safety are assessed in the absence of such data. [2…

2913. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a central risk register is maintained at Departmental level in respect of the treatment abroad scheme, including financial, clinical, and governance risks associated with overseas procedures; and if she will outline the mechanisms in place for identifying and escalating such risks. [24750/26]

2914. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that the operation of the treatment abroad scheme, in respect of high-cost overseas procedures, is fully compliant with the Public Spending Code requirements relating to appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation; and if she will provide the basis for that assessment. [24751/26]

2927. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied) and address the issues outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24791/26]

2952. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether the independent review of the Health Information and Quality Authority and the Office of the Chief Inspector will be published in full, including its terms of reference; and if she will outline what arrangements will be made to facilitate scrutiny by the Oireachtas, including engagement with the relevant commit…

2968. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if psychological services are routinely offered to lung cancer patients. [25015/26]

2983. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the consultants of a person (details supplied) in Crumlin and Beaumont will refer them to the centre of excellence of the NF Clinic, Guys Hospital in London for a prognosis on their NF1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25165/26]

3004. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health for clarification on a funding issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25285/26]

3022. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the funding options available for a young person (details supplied) who has been advised that he or she will need a temporomandibular joint arthroplasty at a cost of €10,000 but is not in a position to afford the cost of surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25464/26]

3045. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the services available in Kerry for persons that suffer with trichiasis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25533/26]

3049. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health whether oral immunotherapy will be made available for patients who suffer with a sesame allergy through the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25540/26]

3057. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when an eye test centre will be approved in Laois (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25565/26]

3070. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the measures the HSE has in place to audit the substantial funding provided to section 38 and section 39 organisations; the processes used to ensure that such funding is allocated equitably in line with individual service plans; the oversight and governance systems in place to verify that public monies are being used appropriately; the mechan…

3084. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider a review of the long-term illness scheme criteria, particularly for adult ADHD management and medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25784/26]

3096. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether her Department will facilitate the availability of high-intensity focused ultrasound in a particular case (details supplied). [25888/26]

3097. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of the total number of patients included in the EEPR that had their initial surgery paid for under the NTPF. [25892/26]

3140. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26087/26]

3162. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to review an application for a person (details supplied). [26192/26]

3167. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide copies of the risk assessments referenced in the reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26242/26]

3168. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide copies of the service withdrawal decisions referred to in the reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26243/26]

3169. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide copies of the service withdrawal decisions referred to in the reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26244/26]

3170. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 364 of 11 February 2026, to provide information about staff departures in the service mentioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26245/26]