520. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health how it is envisaged that the building of a new hospital in Limerick will serve the people of Clare, particularly North and West Clare whose travel time will still be excessive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21373/26]
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.
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463 written, 3 oral
100
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Independents counted together
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| 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 |
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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.
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1718. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide details of the capital spend on permanent health infrastructure over the past ten years in GUH, the only Model 4 hospital in the west and northwest; the way in which this compares with similar spending on other model 4 hospitals across the country namely, Beaumount, Mater, St James's, Vincent's Waterford CUH and LUH; to compare thi…
1931. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health to commit to simultaneously progressing planning permission processes for all three options outlined in the HIQA report into health services in the Mid-West region; the current progress of the projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19609/26]
2038. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of capital projects submitted to HSE estates for Longford from acute, primary, community and so on over the past three years; and the status of each project, in tabular form. [20024/26]
2139. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the planned Douglas Health Centre; and when it is expected to proceed to construction. [20338/26]
63. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the implementation of options B and C from the HIQA review of acute HSE services in the midwest. [8231/26]
66. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the way in which she intends to put in place an accelerated process to deliver the critical care wing of the Rotunda Hospital in light of the recent rejection of planning permission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17641/26]
70. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the capital projects currently approved for health facilities in County Offaly; the funding allocated in 2026; the projected completion dates for these projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17613/26]
72. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the plans to increase bed capacity in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17647/26]
77. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on each primary care capital project in County Galway, at each stage of development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17083/26]
78. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the funding requested and approved for Clontarf Hospital this year; if the planned development of 50-single rooms and additional rehabilitation space will be included in the National Capital Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17496/26]
86. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health following the latest funding announcement in the HSE Capital Plan 2026, when the next stage of long-term works at Beaumont Hospital is expected to progress; if the new funding will in any way expedite the delivery of the planned works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17517/26]
92. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new emergency department at Beaumont Hospital. [17673/26]
93. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Health the key measures in the Mental Health Capital Plan for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17326/26]
94. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on plans for the new elective hospital for Cork; the indicative timeline for when planning will be ready; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17475/26]
122. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17849/26]
123. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the consideration currently being given to the expansion of elective care capacity in the midlands, specifically Offaly; the likely timeframe associated with any such consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17321/26]
125. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health for an update on the reconfiguration and refurbishment of Gurteen health centre in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17610/26]
127. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new critical care unit at Beaumont Hospital. [17674/26]
506. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for an overview of the proposed health infrastructure developments in Kerry during 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17503/26]
507. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to expand acute bed capacity in University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17504/26]
508. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current status, from a public expenditure and approvals perspective, of capital projects at Beaumont Hospital including the emergency department, additional inpatient bed capacity and diagnostic infrastructure; whether her Department has identified any delays or blockages in progressing these projects from approval to construction; the steps being taken to …
237. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health when the ten-bed specialised community mental health unit will be delivered for County Wexford; if this unit will provide service to adults and minors; if this unit will specialise in mental health crisis care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17255/26]
840. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appraisal of the development of a Galway injury unit; the potential locations being considered for the unit; the services the unit could provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16512/26]
846. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health to outline a timeline for the delivery of the new maternity hospital for UHK; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16525/26]