Hospital Facilities
An official questions-paper heading. 422 questions (8 oral, 414 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
Questions under this heading, per month
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| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 9 |
| Feb 2025 | 26 |
| Mar 2025 | 36 |
| Apr 2025 | 29 |
| May 2025 | 20 |
| Jun 2025 | 15 |
| Jul 2025 | 34 |
| Sep 2025 | 12 |
| Oct 2025 | 32 |
| Nov 2025 | 27 |
| Dec 2025 | 13 |
| Jan 2026 | 20 |
| Feb 2026 | 29 |
| Mar 2026 | 39 |
| Apr 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| Jun 2026 | 20 |
| Jul 2026 | 18 |
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| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Health | 421 |
| Public Expenditure | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2026-07-09 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2026-02-18 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2026-02-17 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2026-01-22 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2026-01-22 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-12-10 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-11-20 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-10-02 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-09-17 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-05-13 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-05-13 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-03-20 | Hospital Facilities |
| 2025-02-27 | Hospital Facilities |
The questions
David Cullinane
written
2026-02-25 · to Health
256. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent to which plans for elective capacity in the HSE West and North West have changed; if she will ensure delivery of the elective hospital as originally promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15393/26]
David Cullinane
written
2026-02-25 · to Health
257. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether there have been changes to the plans for additional elective capacity in Cork ; if the plans for the elective hospital are still the same as the original business case which was submitted, and if not, the difference in the current proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15394/26]
David Cullinane
written
2026-02-25 · to Health
258. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether there have been changes to the plans for additional elective capacity at two sites in Dublin ; if the plans for the elective hospital are still the same as the original business case which was submitted, and if not, the difference in the current proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15395/26]
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
923. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if plans for an offsite neurosurgery rehabilitation facility in the Munster and south Leinster regions will be progressed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14086/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
1023. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the capital cost of the extension at Heather House, Cork University Hospital; the date construction was completed; the date on which the additional 19 high-dependency beds were certified as physically ready for use; and the planned date for operational opening [14685/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
1024. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of funded beds at Heather House; the number currently operational; the number temporarily or permanently closed; and the reasons for any non-operational capacity [14686/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
1025. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether recruitment approval has been granted for staffing of the 19-bed high-dependency unit at Heather House; the number of WTE posts required; the number filled; and the timeline for full staffing [14687/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
1026. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health when HIQA registration was sought for the new high-dependency unit at Heather House; whether any conditions or compliance issues were raised; and the expected date of regulatory approval [14688/26]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
1050. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed new Community Hospital for Lifford, County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14903/26]
Maurice Quinlivan
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
1100. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of beds at each of the UL Hospital Group hospitals, from 2011 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15103/26]
Maurice Quinlivan
written
2026-02-24 · to Health
1102. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient beds in St. James Hospital, University Hospital Limerick, the Mater Hospital and St. Vincent's University Hospital, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15105/26]
Brendan Smith
written
2026-02-19 · to Health
681. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when new facilities and upgraded accommodation will be provided at a health care centre (details supplied) in view of the longstanding commitment to undertake such works; if much needed improvement works and adequate accommodation will be provided at the existing site, or if it is still proposed to co-locate with another health care facility;…
Ivana Bacik
written
2026-02-17 · to Health
1145. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the amount raised in respect of the partial sale of Baggot Street Hospital. [12192/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-02-17 · to Health
1162. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of operating theatres currently in use at Cork University Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital and Mercy University Hospital; the hours each of those theatres are open in each of those hospitals, in tabular form. [12260/26]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-02-12 · to Health
534. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when funding approval is expected for the redevelopment of the emergency department at Beaumont Hospital and the proposed 95-bed block; the current stage of the project within the public capital approval process; and the anticipated timeline for tender and construction. [11581/26]
Marie Sherlock
written
2026-02-12 · to Health
541. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the reason sanitary towels are not available whenever they are needed for patients in all wards in hospitals, both adult and paediatric; if the HSE has plans to ensure that sanitary towels will be available upon request in all wards in hospitals, both adult and paediatric; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11160/26]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-02-11 · to Health
374. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health to provide a full list of capital works projects currently ongoing at Beaumont Hospital; when each of those capital works projects will be completed, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10947/26]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
written
2026-02-10 · to Health
978. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the surgical hub for Letterkenny University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9235/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-02-10 · to Health
1086. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the basis on which consultant staffing levels and specialist resources are allocated between University Hospital Galway and Mayo University Hospital. [9765/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-02-10 · to Health
1087. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason Mayo University Hospital has significantly fewer orthopaedic surgeons, radiologists and no full-time permanent oncologist despite comparable activity levels and a catchment area that includes parts of Roscommon and Sligo. [9766/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-02-10 · to Health
1088. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to ensure equitable distribution of consultants and resources across the Saolta Hospital Group. [9767/26]
Paul Lawless
written
2026-02-10 · to Health
1089. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will examine whether resources originally intended for Mayo are being diverted to Galway. [9768/26]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
written
2026-02-10 · to Health
1235. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health to provide the latest projected timeline for the delivery of a surgical hub at Sligo University Hospital. [10507/26]
Maurice Quinlivan
written
2026-02-05 · to Health
404. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the plans she has to establish a sexual assault trauma unit (SATU) in Limerick, appreciating that nearest SATU is in Galway, and that the Limerick Forensic Medical Examination only opens from 7pm daily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8934/26]
James O'Connor
written
2026-01-29 · to Health
424. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health her plans to release the refurbished beds in Macroom Community Hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7072/26]