2075. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to set out, in respect of the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive, the total annual expenditure incurred by the HSE on gender-affirming surgical procedures funded under the treatment abroad scheme; the number of patients funded in each year; the average cost per patient in each year; the highest and lowest amounts reimbursed per patient in each year; and whether her Dep…
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A subject heading for parliamentary questionsHealth Services
2,809 questions from 142 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
2,809
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2,798 written, 11 oral
142
TDs have asked
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Independents counted together
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departments asked
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| January 2025 | 56 |
| February 2025 | 78 |
| 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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2086. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of people on dialysis for more than five years in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74144/25]
2087. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the percentage of people on dialysis who have had a kidney transplant that has subsequently failed in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74145/25]
2088. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the percentage of people on dialysis who were active on the kidney transplant waiting list, as of 31 December in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74146/25]
2089. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of people on dialysis who have, or have had an organ transplant, other than a functioning kidney transplant, in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74147/25]
2090. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of patients on dialysis in each of the age profiles (details supplied) as of 31 December in 2022, 2023 and 2024 by age cohorts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74148/25]
2091. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths amongst dialysis patients in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74149/25]
2092. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of Irish resident patients that have been able to avail of out of area dialysis, in Ireland, in 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74150/25]
2093. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of visitors from outside of the State who were able to avail of dialysis whilst visiting Ireland in 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74151/25]
2098. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for those who received a deceased donor kidney transplant in each of the years, 2018 to 2024, from the time of first listing on the transplant list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74157/25]
2099. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for those who received a living donor kidney transplant in each of the years, 2018 to 2024, from the time of listing on the transplant list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74158/25]
2100. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of patients who received a kidney transplant in each of the age profiles (details supplied) in each of the years 2018 to 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74159/25]
2101. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the average length of time taken to work up a successful living kidney donor from their first presentation at the transplant coordinators’ office in Beaumont to being approved to donate a kidney in each of the age profiles (details supplied) in each of the years 2018 to 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74160/25]
2103. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the average time for being approved for kidney transplant to actually receiving a transplant in each of the years 2018 to 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74163/25]
2104. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the average time from when a successful living kidney donor comes forward to be assessed for donation to the date of donation in each of the years 2018 to 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74164/25]
2105. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of kidney patients who received a transplant from a living donor without commencing treatment by dialysis in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74165/25]
2106. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of kidney patients who have been referred to Belfast City Hospital for kidney or transplant treatment in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74166/25]
2107. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the planning for and location of new dialysis units and additional dialysis capacity in existing units (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74167/25]
2108. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the estimated date for the new EMED system to go live; and whether formal consultations with health care professionals and patients have started (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74168/25]
2109. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when the Ennis dialysis unit will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74169/25]
2110. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when the Sligo dialysis unit will be upgraded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74170/25]
2181. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health her plans for any reforms to ensure that the dermatology services remain in Monaghan Hospital, along with a dermatologist in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74438/25]
2200. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the Departments with responsibility for the diagnosis, intervention therapy services, awareness raising, education and prevention of the condition and support for those with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the plan to recognise it as a disability. [74593/25]
2201. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the funding her Department has provided for an organisation (details supplied) in relation to their work with those with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in 2023, 2024 and 2025. [74595/25]
2202. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health given the level of unmet need with those living with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their parents/guardians if she will review the level of funding for an organisation (details supplied) for 2026 given the current level will not allow for the expansion of services despite scaling up in 2025 and also that the service is four times oversubscribed. [74598/25]