1032. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the dates on which parents/guardians of children who had pelvic osteotomies at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh were contacted regarding the draft audit of pelvic osteotomies which had been conducted; the number of children who were informed and the number of letters issues; the earliest year to which a relevant surgery relates; the number of surgeri…
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813 questions from 111 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 21 October 2026.
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1033. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of pelvic osteotomies conducted on children for development dysplasia of the hip at Children’s Health Ireland by location in each year 2014-2024 in tabular form; the number conducted to date in 2025; and the total number conducted in each year by consultant. [17574/25]
1034. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of pelvic osteotomies conducted on children for development dysplasia of the hip at National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh in each year 2014-2024 in tabular form; the number conducted to date in 2025; and the total number conducted in each year by consultant. [17575/25]
1035. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if pelvic osteotomies were suspended at Children’s Health Ireland in 2023, 2024, or 2025; if so, the locations if so, when and the reason ; if it affected multiple consultants; the reason which affected patients were informed of; the manner in which they were informed; the date on which they were informed; if such surgeries were ever suspended due to a protec…
1036. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if pelvic osteotomies were suspended at National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh in 2023, 2024, or 2025 ; if so, when and the reason; if it affected multiple consultants; the reason which affected patients were informed of; the manner in which they were informed; the date on which they were informed; if such surgeries were ever suspended due to a protected discl…
1037. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of pelvic osteotomies relating to children with developmental dysplasia of the hip which were suspended or cancelled at Children’s Health Ireland by location due to a second opinion from an internal committee or another internal or external consultant or expert in the period 2018-2025 to date, in tabular form; and the total number in each year by c…
1038. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of pelvic osteotomies relating to children with developmental dysplasia of the hip which were suspended or cancelled at National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh due to a second opinion from an internal committee or another internal or external consultant or expert in the period 2018-2025 to date, in tabular form; and the total number in each year by c…
1040. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which a protected disclosure was received by Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) regarding pelvic osteotomies conducted on children for development dysplasia of the hip; the actions taken on receiving the protected disclosure and the people and organisations informed; if CHI informed its Board, the Health Service Executive, the Department of Health, t…
1041. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health who decided that there should be a clinical audit of pelvic osteotomies conducted on children for development dysplasia of the hip across Children’s Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh for cases in 2021 to 2023; when this decision was made; and whether it was communicated to the Department or the Minister. [17586/25]
1042. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when it was decided that Children’s Health Ireland would permit an audit of pelvic osteotomies conducted on children for development dysplasia of the hip and who made this decision; if CHI informed the HSE, the Department of Health, the Minister for Health or Minister’s Office; and if so who and when. [17587/25]
1043. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when it was decided that National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh would permit an audit of pelvic osteotomies conducted on children for development dysplasia of the hip and who made this decision; if NOHC informed the HSE, the Department of Health, the Minister for Health or Minister’s Office; and if so who and when. [17588/25]
1044. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the date on which the audit of pelvic osteotomies conducted on children for development dysplasia of the hip at several Dublin hospitals commenced; the timeframe of work; and the date on which the draft report was first shared for review. [17589/25]
1045. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the potential number of children impacted by the requirements to conduct a look-back review or follow-up on their care given the early recommendations of the draft clinical audit report on pelvic osteotomies conducted on children with development dysplasia of the hip at several Dublin hospitals; the maximum number of surgeries to which this may relate; and th…
1046. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if a decision was made, and if so by whom, to contact parents-guardians of children who had pelvic osteotomies under the care of Children’s Health Ireland or National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh beyond the years 2021-2023; either way for parents-guardians contacted, the years concerned, the number of children concerned, and the number of surgeries of concern…
1047. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health her plans to widen or conduct a further clinical examination of pelvic osteotomies conducted on children with development dysplasia of the hip at Children’s Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh beyond the years 2021-2023; if so, the years concerned, the number of children concerned, and the number of surgeries by year of surgery, in tabula…
1048. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the year of the earliest case of concern following the early recommendations of the clinical audit into pelvic osteotomies at several Dublin hospitals; the number of cases of concern; and the number of surgeries of concern to which they relate, by year of first surgery, in tabular form. [17599/25]
329. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have attended the eye emergency department at the Mater Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if there are plans to restore this service to a walk-in facility. [16490/25]
706. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of MRI scans in Cavan and Monaghan hospitals; the number and location of all scanners; current waiting lists to access such; the days which scans are currently taking place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15057/25]
711. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 889 of 25 February 2025, if she will provide children with life changing conditions attending St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny access to psychology services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15068/25]
377. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to ensure that all State-run hospitals operate a full seven days per week services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14708/25]
379. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if maternity hospitals are now routinely checking for the condition vasa praevia during the 20 week fetal scan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14712/25]
396. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a new maternity unit will be provided at University Hospital Kerry as there are clinical risks to both mother and baby due to the location of the existing maternity unit, as it is too far from theatre there and is a major health and safety issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14800/25]
674. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for a statement on the Baggot Street Hospital; for a statement on the registration of the site on the Intra-State Register for disposal by the HSE; and if she will report on his engagement with the HSE and the Minister for Health in respect of same. [13948/25]
713. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports are available towards the cost of tongue-tie surgery for a child, who has undergone a private assessment due to waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13393/25]
781. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that attended the migraine outpatient clinic at Beaumont Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025; the frequency with which this clinic is held; and if a consultant neurologist is always present during these clinics. [13856/25]