Health Services

1238. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she has considered establishing a national cardiovascular and metabolic screening programme for older adults, with particular emphasis on hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol, in light of evidence of widespread undiagnosed illness. [48353/25]

1239. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current ratio of consultant geriatricians to population over 70; how this compares to international best practice; and what expansion of geriatric medicine is planned in view of the doubling of Ireland’s older population over the next 25 years. [48354/25]

1240. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the extent to which her Department has considered a formal role for community pharmacists in screening, monitoring, and referral of older adults with chronic conditions, as recommended by a report (details supplied); and if any pilot schemes have been evaluated. [48355/25]

1241. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of older adults hospitalised due to falls and fractures in each of the past five years; the percentage of these patients receiving structured falls-prevention or rehabilitation programmes; and whether her Department accepts the reported rise in fall-related hospitalisations from 24% to 31% as identified in recent research. [48356/25…

1242. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the proportion of older adults reporting chronic pain who currently receive pain management treatment under the public health system; the specialised pain services that exist at HSE level; and whether gaps identified by a report (details supplied) will be addressed in the upcoming service plan. [48357/25]

1243. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the proportion of older adults who present with clinically significant depressive symptoms; the share of those who receive timely access to mental health supports; and whether her Department has set specific targets for improving access to geriatric psychiatry and psychological services. [48358/25]

1244. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted cost-benefit analyses of proactive screening and early intervention in older adults, compared to the cost burden of late-stage illness such as stroke, cancer, and heart disease, resulting from untreated hypertension and high cholesterol. [48359/25]

1245. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking to combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults, in view of recent research highlighting both the health risks and the preventability of loneliness. [48360/25]

1246. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the adequacy of existing community support schemes such as the senior alert scheme, meals on wheels and befriending services in view of evidence from a report (details supplied) that social interaction plays a decisive role in maintaining health and independence. [48361/25]

1247. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the extent to which her Department is supporting the expansion of community-based hubs for older people combining social interaction, meals, advice services, and outreach, as a preventive measure against ill-health and loneliness. [48365/25]

1291. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of child respite beds which exist and are available to be used in each county, broken down by those which are provided by the HSE and provided privately, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48663/25]

1292. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of adult respite beds which exist and are available to be used in each county, broken down by those which are provided by the HSE and provided privately, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48664/25]

1293. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds that are planned to be delivered in the future, broken down by county, whether the beds are for children or adults and whether the beds are being provided by the HSE or privately, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48665/25]

1331. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in the case of a Fair Deal application (details supplied); to approve this application on the grounds of hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48953/25]

1333. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the introduction of a national screening programme for structural heart disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48963/25]

1335. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals or plans to discontinue using the Health Performance Visualisation Platform in HSE and voluntary hospitals; if so, the reason this is being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48965/25]

1338. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if her Department plans to remove the need for the patient to be involved in the DPS refund process and instead utilise an automated system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48970/25]

1339. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if CPAP machines will be included in the drugs payment scheme if prescribed to individuals with chronic illnesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48971/25]

1361. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to ensure cancer patients have access to up-to-date radiotherapy comparable to international best practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49085/25]

2028. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated average cost of one day of respite for a new placement in respite services. [47486/25]

2044. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the areas that are included in CHO9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44448/25]

2045. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the areas that are included in the newly created Area 6; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44449/25]

2046. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health to provide details if there are any walk in services available to the community in Balbriggan Community Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44450/25]

2055. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on a new service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44482/25]

2062. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she will review the supports available to Irish patients who undergo surgery abroad under the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive and return with serious complications, in particular where surgical error is involved; if she will outline the entitlements such patients have for aftercare, corrective surgery, or clinical support; and if she will…