Health Services

827. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has completed a systematic serious adverse incident investigation process, as required, into any ENT incident in the past 10 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69004/25]

828. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the lessons that have been documented and shared from adverse ENT incidents nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69005/25]

835. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if shunt replacement or similar neurosurgical procedures are eligible for support through the cross-border healthcare scheme, the treatment abroad scheme, or the national treatment purchase fund, particularly in cases where significant delays exist in accessing such treatment in the State; and the criteria governing access to each schem…

852. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of applications approved under the treatment abroad scheme for gender-affirming surgery; the number of applications refused; and the total cost to the State in each year, including associated clinical and administrative costs, from 2018 to 2025, by year. [69088/25]

854. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of referring consultants in Ireland who have issued the clinical recommendation and multidisciplinary-team letters relied upon for treatment abroad scheme approvals for gender-affirming surgery; the clinical specialties of these consultants; and the number of such recommendations issued in each of the years 2018 to 2025. [69090/25]

856. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE hydro-pools in the State; the location of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69092/25]

858. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health when a service will be provided in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH), for patients who require intravitreal injections as this service is already in place in LUH for diabetic retinopathy patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69098/25]

859. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the contingency or interim service arrangements that have been put in place for children on the waiting list for the community ophthalmology service in south Tipperary, following the unsuccessful recruitment of a consultant community ophthalmologist and the retirement of the previous postholder; if weekend clinics, private sourcing, inter-HS…

869. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the percentage of the total cost of gender-affirming surgeries funded by the HSE under the treatment abroad scheme in each of the years 2018 to 2025; the average and median contribution paid by the State per procedure; the average and median co-payment borne by patients in the host country; the countries in which the surgeries took place; and t…

871. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total annual expenditure incurred by the HSE on gender-affirming surgeries funded under the treatment abroad scheme in each of the years 2018 to 2025; the number of patients funded each year; the average cost per patient; the highest and lowest costs reimbursed in each year; and the Department's projections for expenditure for 2026 to 2028.…

879. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reviewed the preparedness of each regional health area for winter pressures; setting out the actions approved, the timelines for delivery, and the performance indicators being used to measure readiness. [69154/25]

897. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current capacity within the health service to provide surgical treatment for incontinence, including the number of trained surgeons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69324/25]

915. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the number women identified as having CIN1 and CIN2+ lesions for excision in each of the years 2015 to date 2025, in tabular form. [69369/25]

927. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received under the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) since its establishment; the number approved; the number refused; and the primary reasons for refusals. [69390/25]

928. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the current processing time for the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) applications from submission to decision; the average waiting time for patients approved for treatment abroad; and whether her Department is taking steps to reduce delays in the application and approval process. [69391/25]

929. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) each year since its establishment; the amount drawn down to date; and whether underspend or overspend has occurred in each year. [69392/25]

930. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who have received endometriosis surgery abroad under endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme (ESAIS) since the scheme’s commencement; the countries and hospitals used; and the average cost per patient, including travel supports. [69393/25]

931. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports which are available to children over the age of 12 with molecular degeneration (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69394/25]

932. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients recommended for specialist endometriosis surgery by Irish consultants but remain on waiting lists without access to treatment under ESAIS; and the way in which the Department intends to address this unmet demand. [69395/25]

933. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if an assessment has been carried out to determine whether ESAIS disproportionately excludes patients who cannot travel abroad due to cost, caring responsibilities, disability, or medical complexity; and the measures being considered to address any inequities identified. [69396/25]

934. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will publish regular quarterly updates on ESAIS applications, approvals, waiting times, and expenditure; and if so, when the first such report will be made available. [69397/25]

936. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the level of ring-fenced theatre access allocated to each regional and supra-regional endometriosis service; and the way in which the HSE will ensure adequate surgical capacity to meet demand and reduce wait times for women with severe or complex disease. [69399/25]

937. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the challenges identified in recruiting specialist gynaecologists with advanced laparoscopic training to Irish endometriosis services; and the measures being put in place to make these posts more competitive internationally. [69400/25]

938. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to publish the funding allocation for the endometriosis framework, including establishment costs, staffing, theatre expansion, diagnostic capacity and data infrastructure; and if this funding is ring-fenced within women’s health budgets. [69401/25]

939. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has identified any funding shortfalls that could impede the full rollout of specialist endometriosis services in all six regions; and if so, what additional funding will be provided in 2025–2027 to ensure commitments are met. [69402/25]