Health Services
An official questions-paper heading. 2,649 questions (10 oral, 2,639 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
Questions under this heading, per month
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| Month | Questions |
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| Jan 2025 | 56 |
| Feb 2025 | 78 |
| Mar 2025 | 73 |
| Apr 2025 | 110 |
| May 2025 | 158 |
| Jun 2025 | 127 |
| Jul 2025 | 135 |
| Sep 2025 | 193 |
| Oct 2025 | 56 |
| Nov 2025 | 157 |
| Dec 2025 | 147 |
| Jan 2026 | 238 |
| Feb 2026 | 102 |
| Mar 2026 | 141 |
| Apr 2026 | 243 |
| May 2026 | 222 |
| Jun 2026 | 290 |
| Jul 2026 | 123 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Health | 2,543 |
| Children | 97 |
| Public Expenditure | 4 |
| Social | 2 |
| Finance | 1 |
| Climate | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Health Services |
| 2026-06-09 | Health Services |
| 2026-05-06 | Health Services |
| 2026-03-05 | Health Services |
| 2026-03-05 | Health Services |
| 2025-11-20 | Health Services |
| 2025-11-12 | Health Services |
| 2025-10-02 | Health Services |
| 2025-09-30 | Health Services |
| 2025-07-09 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-26 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-26 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-17 | Health Services |
| 2025-06-11 | Health Services |
| 2025-03-06 | Health Services |
The questions
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2025-05-27 · to Health
762. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of midwifery-led clinics operational in Kildare at the moment, clinic staff levels and hours provided for and changes in the service, in the last five years. [27532/25]
Ruth Coppinger
written
2025-05-27 · to Health
777. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if she will review the policy that excludes adults with spinal muscular atrophy from treatments that are available to those under 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27628/25]
Barry Ward
written
2025-05-27 · to Health
786. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on whether there are adequate prenatal physiotherapy services available within the health system; if she will commit to increasing funding and support in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27646/25]
Barry Ward
written
2025-05-27 · to Health
787. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the regulation of lactation consultancy in Ireland; if she is satisfied that there is adequate training for these services; her views on whether there are lactation consultants currently practicing that are not adequately trained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27647/25]
Mary Lou McDonald
written
2025-05-22 · to Children
335. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which she plans to ensure the continuity of the current Laois/Offaly MDT service which operates outside of the pilot programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26572/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
written
2025-05-22 · to Health
353. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for extending the ages for the BreastCheck screening programme, in line with updated standards from HIQA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26440/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
written
2025-05-22 · to Health
354. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for a BreastCheck screening appointment in Kildare; the number of people waiting for a BreastCheck screening appointment nationally; the average wait time for a BreastCheck screening appointment in Kildare; and the average wait time for a BreastCheck screening appointment nationally; and if she will make a stat…
Réada Cronin
written
2025-05-22 · to Health
380. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if mammograms will be offered to women below the age of 52, as is currently required; if research is being carried out on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26584/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-05-21 · to Health
164. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine and intervene in the case of a Kerry constituent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26158/25]
Paul Murphy
written
2025-05-21 · to Health
169. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of people under the age of 18 years that have accessed the National Gender Service; and the criteria under which the service accepts referrals from a person under the age of 18. [26204/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-05-20 · to Health
785. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if her Department will examine and intervene in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25176/25]
Aisling Dempsey
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
134. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand specialist services in endometriosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24155/25]
Colm Burke
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
137. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to set out of the total number of deliveries in each of the 19 maternity units, from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025; the number of caesarean sections in each of the maternity units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24088/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
142. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the development of a new gender identity services model of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24149/25]
Paul Lawless
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
145. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if general practitioner training is being considered as part of the national response to endometriosis; if the Minister acknowledges the importance of equipping GPs to identify and appropriately refer suspected cases; and if specific measures will be introduced to support this aspect of the care pathway. [24164/25]
David Cullinane
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
152. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacists participating in the free HRT scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24146/25]
Aisling Dempsey
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
158. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase the network of menopause clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24156/25]
Cathy Bennett
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
159. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the reason the HRT scheme was delayed; when it will open; and if people will be reimbursed for costs associated with the delay of Government to open the scheme. [24127/25]
Michael Collins
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
177. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason there are very few convalescence beds available in west Cork, which is delaying patient discharges from the acute hospitals and slowing recovery. [24124/25]
Aindrias Moynihan
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
188. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if she would consider expanding the free HRT scheme to include medications prescribed for menopausal symptoms for women with contraindication to HRT products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24050/25]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
196. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health her plans to develop more regional inpatient rehabilitation beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24130/25]
Ruth Coppinger
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
206. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if the commitment made in the 2020 Programme for Government regarding the implementation of an informed consent model for hormone replacement therapy for transgender individuals has been rolled back by the current Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24040/25]
Paul Murphy
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
216. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when free HRT will be made available and if it will be backdated. [24161/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
217. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of treatment for chronic conditions in Mayo University Hospital and in primary care centres in Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24026/25]
James O'Connor
written
2025-05-13 · to Health
227. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken to address the continued lack of dedicated neurorehabilitation beds in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24096/25]