2181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the opening of Killarney Community Hospital, County Kerry; the number additional beds that will be provided and how soon these additional beds will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19603/25]
Topics / Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsHealthcare Infrastructure Provision
466 questions from 100 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
466
questions
463 written, 3 oral
100
TDs have asked
11
parties and groups
Independents counted together
3
departments asked
Questions per month
The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.
Jan 2025Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 22 |
| March 2025 | 29 |
| April 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 42 |
| June 2025 | 19 |
| July 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 16 |
Who asks, by party
The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
The TDs who asked most
Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.
-
63
-
28
-
24
-
18
-
15
-
12
-
12
-
9
Asked of
Debated under the same heading
Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.
The questions
2189. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the projects in County Meath included in the HSE Capital Plan 2025; the funding allocated to each in this plan; the timeline for progress of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19631/25]
2250. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health when the secondary infertility scheme will commence as part of the HSE fertility scheme; if it will be extended to parents with one child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19891/25]
2266. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the primary healthcare centre in Dundalk at a location (details supplied); and the expected commencement date for construction. [20006/25]
2277. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to advise if the HSE is willing to provide a site for a service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20045/25]
2335. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health If she will outline the recent capital investment made in Roscommon University Hospital; the planned investment in the next two years, covering both buildings and additional equipment for diagnostics and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20266/25]
2357. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when the expansion of State-funded IVF treatment, as announced in Budget 2025, will be introduced; if couples who had a child previously through IFV will be included in the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20471/25]
2402. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the projected timeline for the expansion of free IVF treatment to couples who already have a child as announced in Budget 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20694/25]
2411. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when public IVF services will be available for same-sex couples; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20743/25]
2435. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if she will address the urgent need to formally include preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M), specifically for Huntington’s disease, in the publicly funded fertility care pathway (details supplied). [20902/25]
2472. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health to review the policy of public fertility service provision and include preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M) within this service provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21216/25]
900. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the plans for a building (details supplied); if the building will be brought into use under the HSE Minor Capital Programme; and if not, has it been deemed surplus to requirements and sold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16747/25]
772. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the plans for a building, and possible use of the building (details supplied) as a community-led health and wellbeing centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15424/25]
397. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health her views on the co-location of Limerick University Maternity Hospital to the Dooradoyle University Hospital Limerick campus; to provide an expected timeframe for co-location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14805/25]
399. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health her views on whether the strategic infrastructure development planning process needs to be reformed; her views on whether the HSE should be able to submit planning applications directly to local authorities for hospital developments of over 100 beds; if the new planning and development Bill, when enacted, will address this; and if she will make a statement on th…
400. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health when the UL Hospitals Group will submit a planning application for an additional 96-bed unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14808/25]
228. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new emergency department and reconfiguration of existing emergency department for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14249/25]
229. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new 95-bed inpatient accommodation for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14250/25]
230. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new critical care unit for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14251/25]
231. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the upgrade of the inner MV ring main for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14252/25]
232. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new road realignment and cycling infrastructure for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14253/25]
233. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new standalone diagnostic centre on the St. Joseph’s site under the governance of Beaumont radiology department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14254/25]
765. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new purpose-built acute psychiatric admission unit on the grounds of Cavan General Hospital; when work will commence on this project; when it is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13763/25]
814. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health when she expects the new surgical hub planned for north Dublin to be operational. [14001/25]
854. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on when construction will be completed on Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Ardee, County Louth. [14145/25]