Nursing Homes
An official questions-paper heading. 319 questions (2 oral, 317 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
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| Jan 2025 | 10 |
| Feb 2025 | 8 |
| Mar 2025 | 13 |
| Apr 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| Jun 2025 | 38 |
| Jul 2025 | 39 |
| Sep 2025 | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | 12 |
| Nov 2025 | 14 |
| Dec 2025 | 12 |
| Jan 2026 | 31 |
| Feb 2026 | 27 |
| Mar 2026 | 11 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| Jun 2026 | 12 |
| Jul 2026 | 13 |
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| Department | Questions |
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| Health | 306 |
| Children | 12 |
| Enterprise | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Nursing Homes |
| 2026-05-12 | Nursing Homes |
| 2026-04-15 | Nursing Homes |
| 2026-02-25 | Nursing Homes |
| 2026-01-22 | Nursing Homes |
| 2025-09-23 | Nursing Homes |
| 2025-07-15 | Nursing Homes |
| 2025-06-10 | Nursing Homes |
| 2025-03-05 | Nursing Homes |
The questions
Michael Cahill
written
2025-12-04 · to Health
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, (detai…
Michael Cahill
written
2025-12-03 · to Health
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]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-12-03 · to Health
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]
John Connolly
written
2025-11-25 · to Health
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]
Edward Timmins
written
2025-11-20 · to Health
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]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-11-18 · to Health
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]
Malcolm Byrne
written
2025-11-13 · to Health
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]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-11-12 · to Health
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]
Maurice Quinlivan
written
2025-11-12 · to Health
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]
Maurice Quinlivan
written
2025-11-12 · to Health
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]
Maurice Quinlivan
written
2025-11-12 · to Health
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]
Robert Troy
written
2025-11-12 · to Health
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]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-11-12 · to Health
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]
Erin McGreehan
written
2025-11-06 · to Health
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]
Jen Cummins
written
2025-11-05 · to Health
165. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for a list of all nursing homes in Dublin south central. [60213/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-11-05 · to Health
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]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-11-04 · to Health
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]
Sean Fleming
written
2025-10-16 · to Health
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]
Michael Healy-Rae
written
2025-10-15 · to Health
308. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to including fees charged by nursing homes for social events to be included in an allowable deduction under the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55725/25]
Eamon Scanlon
written
2025-10-14 · to Health
906. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the phase 3 development at Nazareth House, Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55445/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-10-09 · to Health
354. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the increasing payments being requested by most nursing homes outside of the fair deal payment (details supplied); if a solution to this issue will be found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54501/25]
Colm Burke
written
2025-10-08 · to Health
323. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of a fair deal application for a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue as the family urgently need this support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54180/25]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2025-10-07 · to Health
604. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health when the Nenagh community nursing home is due to open, especially now that the HSE have vacant possession of the building for the transfer of patients from a nursing home (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53164/25]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2025-10-07 · to Health
605. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if the recruitment process of staff for the Nenagh community nursing unit has concluded; if all staffing positions have been filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53165/25]
Jen Cummins
written
2025-10-07 · to Health
617. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health if supports will be made available to move people with dementia to nursing homes closer to their families; even if it is outside their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53289/25]