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Hospital Facilities

459 questions from 100 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.

459
questions
451 written, 8 oral
100
TDs have asked
11
parties and groups
Independents counted together
2
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

Jan 2025Oct 2026
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MonthQuestions
January 20259
February 202526
March 202536
April 202529
May 202520
June 202515
July 202534
August 20250
September 202512
October 202532
November 202527
December 202513
January 202620
February 202629
March 202639
April 202630
May 202613
June 202620
July 202618
August 20260
September 202617
October 202620

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.

  • 100% RDR7 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Aontú13 from 2 TDs · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil134 from 28 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael52 from 14 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Green Party3 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Independent26 from 6 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland16 from 3 TDs · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party44 from 8 TDs · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity3 from 1 TD · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin124 from 30 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. 47
  2. 26
  3. 15
  4. 15
  5. 13
  6. 13
  7. 13
  8. 12

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Debated under the same heading

Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.

The questions

Ann Graves Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2037. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated via restaurant/coffee shops sales at Beaumont Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [73857/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2183. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the current number of free rooms in Monaghan Hospital; the reason these room are not being utilised for clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74440/25]
Joanna Byrne Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2256. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of the post-natal hub at Our lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda; when this hub will be operational and accessible to patients; and when free pelvic floor physical therapy sessions for women after childbirth will be provided at this hub. [74797/25]
Marie Sherlock Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2467. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the total number of new critical care beds delivered in 2025; the number of replacement critical care beds delivered in 2025; the total current number of operational critical care beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1892/26]
Marie Sherlock Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2486. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health when she expects the target of 446 beds, as committed to in the strategic multi-year plan to expand adult critical care capacity published in 2020, will be reached; the timeframe to reach that target of 446 critical care beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2156/26]
Marie Sherlock Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2487. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the total number of acute inpatient hospital beds across all voluntary and public hospitals as of 31 December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2196/26]
Sean Fleming Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Health
393. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the current position in relation to a facility under the HSE (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72803/25]
Sorca Clarke Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
1127. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of operational inpatient eating disorder beds for both adults and children; the planned additional beds; and waiting lists for both inpatient and community-based eating disorder teams. [72450/25]
Sorca Clarke Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
1128. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of intensive care rehabilitation unit beds open at the National Forensic Mental Health Service; the number planned; and the average waiting time for transfer into forensic inpatient care. [72451/25]
Conor Sheehan Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
559. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health whether she and the HSE will implement a dedicated space for rheumatology patients at Cork University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70911/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
578. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the future development plans for Wexford General Hospital. [71096/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
579. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the provision of the Killarney minor injuries clinic; when works will commence on the unit; when will it be open to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71109/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
583. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the opening of all beds in Dingle Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71113/25]
Conor Sheehan Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
590. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health if she intends to expand the opening hours of minor injury units at St. John's, Ennis and Nenagh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71180/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Health
866. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the planned capital investment for Naas General Hospital over the next three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69113/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Health
1001. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the care pathway for patients experiencing miscarriage is removed from the maternity unit in UHL and relocated, to ensure those suffering after a miscarriage are not mixing with expectant mothers, which inevitably adds to their trauma and suffering; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69674/25]
Paul Donnelly Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
574. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of operating theatres currently at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown; if each of those operating theatre are in full use at present. [67629/25]
Cathy Bennett Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
596. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to advise the up-to-date position regarding land to the rear of the rear carpark at Monaghan Hospital, previously believed to be in the ownership of the Hospital/HSE but for some time now in disputed title; when she expects a final determination as to the title and the result; if she is still committed to extending the existing rear carpark at the hospital provi…
Michael Collins Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Health
621. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health if she will address the urgent need for improved facilities and additional dedicated space for the rheumatology outpatient department at Cork University Hospital; the plans in place to provide a designated area for multidisciplinary consultations, patient education, and administrative work to ensure patient confidentiality and efficient service delivery; and i…
Pádraig Rice Written 26 Nov 2025 · to Health
340. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to address infrastructure constraints in Cork University Hospital's rheumatology department (details supplied); if so, the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66623/25]
Conor D McGuinness Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Health
804. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if additional physical space would be provided to the rheumatology outpatient department at Cork University Hospital as the current lack of adequate infrastructure is creating significant challenges for both patients and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65180/25]
Brian Stanley Oral 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
88. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health to request the management of the HSE to utilise the existing hospital building at St. Vincent's, Mountmellick, when the new wing opens, which would increase the bed capacity in the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64160/25]
Tom Brabazon Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
100. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new critical care unit at Beaumont Hospital [64414/25]
Tom Brabazon Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
112. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new emergency department at Beaumont Hospital. [64413/25]
Liam Quaide Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
122. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for an update on additional inpatient capacity she intends to create for people with severe eating disorders who require hospital admission; the number of additional beds she intends to create; the location and a time-frame for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64549/25]