652. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a fair deal appeal (details supplied) as this family cannot afford the costs of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73409/25]
Topics / Nursing Homes
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsNursing Homes
326 questions from 83 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 15 October 2026.
326
questions
323 written, 3 oral
83
TDs have asked
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parties and groups
Independents counted together
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departments asked
Questions per month
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| January 2025 | 10 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 38 |
| July 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 6 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
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The questions
661. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of registered nursing homes by county (and if possible, local electoral area) in each year between 2013 and 2023, split by sector (HSE, private and voluntary); the number of beds in these nursing homes by county (and if possible, local electoral area) in each year between 2013 and 2023, split by sector (HSE, private and voluntary); and the occupancy …
409. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to reform the fair deal scheme by reducing the five-year land or business transfer clause to three years to allow more farmers to benefit from the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72974/25]
898. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new Community Nursing Unit in Roscrea; if the review of potential sites that was taking place in October 2025 has been completed; if a site has been selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71367/25]
569. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to date to strengthen the regulatory regime in the nursing home sector (details supplied); the remaining measures that will be taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70975/25]
353. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to respond to a recent article regarding a public-private partnership to deliver seven new nursing homes (details supplied); the status of each nursing home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70717/25]
901. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing home beds opened in 2025, per county; and the number of new beds approved for opening in 2026. [69331/25]
511. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to expedite the delivery and full opening of the Killarney Community Nursing Home of 130 beds; the penalties which are in place for late delivery; the legal obstacles which remain to be surmounted; the person or body responsible to ensure its delivery; the person or body accountable for the debacle of 'have beds, can't open, (details supplied); and if…
238. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently investigate a matter (details supplied) regarding a nursing home move; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68205/25]
253. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently investigate the case of a person (details supplied) and assist this family who urgently require suitable nursing home care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68273/25]
837. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the workforce plan proposed by the management of a nursing home (details supplied) to identify the number and grading of staffing required to safely increase the available beds to 38 has been completed; if the HSE has hired the requisite number of staff provided for in the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65370/25]
147. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health if work will be carried out to exclude land gifted to a grandchild from the current situation where it is included in the fair deal assessment with no time limit or no option to be included as part of the loan arrangement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55033/25]
981. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to assist the Nursing Homes Ireland residents forum that was established in 2025 (details supplied) in addressing common issues and concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62855/25]
496. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to support nursing homes in transitioning to using renewable sources of energy. [62614/25]
931. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently examine fair deal client contribution costs for a person (details supplied); to provide a breakdown of the way in which these costs were calculated, as the family cannot afford same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61014/25]
947. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the plans she has to increase the number of dementia specific nursing home spaces in the CHO3 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61085/25]
948. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the number of public beds in nursing homes suitable for people with dementia in years 2020 to 2025, within the CHO3 area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61086/25]
949. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the steps which are being taken to address the shortfall of nursing home spaces in the CHO3 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61087/25]
963. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that a nursing home support payment is approved for a person (details supplied). [61200/25]
1052. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61768/25]
424. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the demand for nurses in nursing homes to be able to administer IVs; and the measures being taken to alleviate current shortages. [60613/25]
165. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for a list of all nursing homes in Dublin south central. [60213/25]
199. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of community nursing home beds/wards that are closed in County Kerry; when they will be opened up to Kerry patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60374/25]
1657. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) and allow for nursing home care close to their family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57934/25]
333. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health if the Fair Deal payment that a person has to make in respect of their family contribution and public care in a nursing home can be reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56141/25]