117. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will put formal supports in place for the recruitment, retention, training and development of practice nurses and the expansion of the profession generally given current need and projected demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72965/26]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure all domestic health graduates receive offers of employment with the HSE in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72956/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

131. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure all domestic health graduates receive offers of employment with the HSE in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72956/26]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent to which Budget 2027 provides for the full cost of maintaining existing levels of services and accounts for demographic and inflationary pressures; the funding available for genuinely additional services and capacity; the measures she will take to prevent further recruitment and service restrictions arising from budgetary overruns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72949/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

190. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent to which Budget 2027 provides for the full cost of maintaining existing levels of services and accounts for demographic and inflationary pressures; the funding available for genuinely additional services and capacity; the measures she will take to prevent further recruitment and service restrictions arising from budgetary overruns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72949/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the projected supplementary estimate which will be needed for the health budget in 2026; the steps she has taken to achieve savings targets; the extent to which savings targets were missed; the reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72945/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

199. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the projected supplementary estimate which will be needed for the health budget in 2026; the steps she has taken to achieve savings targets; the extent to which savings targets were missed; the reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72945/26]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the dedicated funding that will be provided to implement the successor to Our Rural Future; when the new policy will be published; and the way in which its objectives will be delivered without dedicated implementation funding. [72977/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

83. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the dedicated funding that will be provided to implement the successor to Our Rural Future; when the new policy will be published; and the way in which its objectives will be delivered without dedicated implementation funding. [72977/26]

Question· writtenPQ 553asked

553. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Social Protection if the means assessments for carer’s allowance and disability allowance include or exclude consideration of ex gratia compensation payments such as those made to individuals who developed narcolepsy following administration of the pandemrix vaccine; if included in either case, the reason for this, given that these payments are compensation for injury rather than income; if it is treated differently for either payment, the reason; and if he plans to extend the exemption both payments. [72576/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

553. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Social Protection if the means assessments for carer’s allowance and disability allowance include or exclude consideration of ex gratia compensation payments such as those made to individuals who developed narcolepsy following administration of the pandemrix vaccine; if included in either case, the reason for this, given that these payments are compensation for injury rather than income; if it is treated differently for either payment, the reason; and if he plans to extend the exemption both payments. [72576/26]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. D'fhiafraigh Deputy David Cullinane den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta an mbeidh an méadú €1 milliún ar mhaoiniú Fhoras na Gaeilge i mBuiséad 2027 leordhóthanach chun coinneáil suas le boilsciú agus le hardú ar chostais reatha; agus cén tionchar a bheidh aige seo ar chumas an Fhorais tacú le heagraíochtaí agus tionscnaimh Ghaeilge ar fud an oileáin. [72975/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

45. D'fhiafraigh Deputy David Cullinane den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta an mbeidh an méadú €1 milliún ar mhaoiniú Fhoras na Gaeilge i mBuiséad 2027 leordhóthanach chun coinneáil suas le boilsciú agus le hardú ar chostais reatha; agus cén tionchar a bheidh aige seo ar chumas an Fhorais tacú le heagraíochtaí agus tionscnaimh Ghaeilge ar fud an oileáin. [72975/26]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking in Budget 2027 to make health care more affordable for workers and families; if she will extend eligibility for medical cards or reduce the drug payment scheme threshold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72958/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking in Budget 2027 to make health care more affordable for workers and families; if she will extend eligibility for medical cards or reduce the drug payment scheme threshold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72958/26]

Question· oralPQ 88asked

88. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the urgent development and implementation of a fully funded national endometriosis strategy and comprehensive national service, including regional multidisciplinary centres of excellence, improved access to diagnosis and specialist treatment, and dedicated surgical capacity; the funding allocated for these services in budget 2027; the timeframe for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72940/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

88. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the urgent development and implementation of a fully funded national endometriosis strategy and comprehensive national service, including regional multidisciplinary centres of excellence, improved access to diagnosis and specialist treatment, and dedicated surgical capacity; the funding allocated for these services in budget 2027; the timeframe for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72940/26]

Question· oralPQ 86asked

86. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the actions she is taking to address severe cultural issues as well as capacity deficits in the National Ambulance Service; the way in which she will ensure that the independent investigation delivers accountability and protect staff who come forward; the measures she is taking through budget 2027 to address significant workforce shortages, increase ambulance capacity and improve emergency response times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

86. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the actions she is taking to address severe cultural issues as well as capacity deficits in the National Ambulance Service; the way in which she will ensure that the independent investigation delivers accountability and protect staff who come forward; the measures she is taking through budget 2027 to address significant workforce shortages, increase ambulance capacity and improve emergency response times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72942/26]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the reasons funding for the upcycling of bicycles and e-bikes pilot initiative is due to cease at the end of 2026; whether an evaluation of its environmental, community and employment outcomes has been completed; if this evaluation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71568/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

82. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the reasons funding for the upcycling of bicycles and e-bikes pilot initiative is due to cease at the end of 2026; whether an evaluation of its environmental, community and employment outcomes has been completed; if this evaluation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71568/26]

Question· writtenPQ 739asked

739. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps she has taken to ensure that eligible patients will have access to a medication (details supplied) since its approval for reimbursement without avoidable capacity delays; whether regional services will be developed to assist in access and ongoing care; if she will outline the way in which patients will be identified and assessed; the way prescriptions will be issued; the way in which monitoring will be organised; and the way in which the medicine will be supplied through community pharmacies. [71550/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

739. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the steps she has taken to ensure that eligible patients will have access to a medication (details supplied) since its approval for reimbursement without avoidable capacity delays; whether regional services will be developed to assist in access and ongoing care; if she will outline the way in which patients will be identified and assessed; the way prescriptions will be issued; the way in which monitoring will be organised; and the way in which the medicine will be supplied through community pharmacies. [71550/26]

Question· writtenPQ 744asked

744. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to outline the geographic catchment areas served by each HSE primary care therapy team in County Waterford, including areas outside the county; and the population served by each team. [71572/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

744. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to outline the geographic catchment areas served by each HSE primary care therapy team in County Waterford, including areas outside the county; and the population served by each team. [71572/26]

Question· writtenPQ 745asked

745. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of service users currently receiving HSE primary care therapy services in County Waterford, by discipline and adult or child service; the numbers categorised as requiring short-term and long-term intervention; and the criteria used for these categories. [71573/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

745. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of service users currently receiving HSE primary care therapy services in County Waterford, by discipline and adult or child service; the numbers categorised as requiring short-term and long-term intervention; and the criteria used for these categories. [71573/26]

Question· writtenPQ 747asked

747. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the training available to HSE primary care therapists in County Waterford in the assessment, prescription, provision and ongoing management of specialist equipment and assistive technology for people with complex needs; any training gaps identified; the plans and timelines to address these through training and continuing professional development. [71575/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

747. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the training available to HSE primary care therapists in County Waterford in the assessment, prescription, provision and ongoing management of specialist equipment and assistive technology for people with complex needs; any training gaps identified; the plans and timelines to address these through training and continuing professional development. [71575/26]

Question· writtenPQ 746asked

746. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting HSE primary care therapy services in county Waterford at the latest available date, by discipline and adult or child service, distinguishing those awaiting initial assessment from those awaiting treatment, and broken down by waits of less than six months, six to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and over 24 months, in tabular form. [71574/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

746. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting HSE primary care therapy services in county Waterford at the latest available date, by discipline and adult or child service, distinguishing those awaiting initial assessment from those awaiting treatment, and broken down by waits of less than six months, six to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and over 24 months, in tabular form. [71574/26]

Question· writtenPQ 751asked

751. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures planned to increase capacity and reduce waiting lists in HSE primary care therapy services in County Waterford, particularly for people with complex and long-term needs; how continuity of treatment and follow-up support will be ensured; and the funding, delivery timelines and waiting-list reduction targets for these measures. [71578/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

751. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures planned to increase capacity and reduce waiting lists in HSE primary care therapy services in County Waterford, particularly for people with complex and long-term needs; how continuity of treatment and follow-up support will be ensured; and the funding, delivery timelines and waiting-list reduction targets for these measures. [71578/26]

Question· writtenPQ 743asked

743. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of therapists currently employed in HSE primary care services in County Waterford, by discipline, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and psychology, in headcount and whole-time equivalent terms; and the funded vacancies in each discipline. [71571/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

743. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of therapists currently employed in HSE primary care services in County Waterford, by discipline, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and psychology, in headcount and whole-time equivalent terms; and the funded vacancies in each discipline. [71571/26]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport whether he will provide continued funding beyond 2026 for a service (details supplied) to sustain its bicycle and e-bike upcycling activities and its training and employment opportunities for people who have engaged with the criminal justice system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71569/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

83. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport whether he will provide continued funding beyond 2026 for a service (details supplied) to sustain its bicycle and e-bike upcycling activities and its training and employment opportunities for people who have engaged with the criminal justice system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71569/26]

Question· writtenPQ 750asked

750. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health her plans to recruit additional primary care therapists in county Waterford, by discipline, including the number of posts approved, funded and being recruited; the expected appointment timelines; and the arrangements for relief staff to cover maternity leave, sick leave and other absences. [71577/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

750. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health her plans to recruit additional primary care therapists in county Waterford, by discipline, including the number of posts approved, funded and being recruited; the expected appointment timelines; and the arrangements for relief staff to cover maternity leave, sick leave and other absences. [71577/26]

Question· writtenPQ 748asked

748. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent to which HSE primary care services in county Waterford rely on external providers for specialist equipment and assistive technology assessments; the number of referrals and expenditure in 2025 and 2026 to date; the current waiting times for assessment, equipment provision and follow-up support; and the measures being taken to reduce delays. [71576/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

748. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the extent to which HSE primary care services in county Waterford rely on external providers for specialist equipment and assistive technology assessments; the number of referrals and expenditure in 2025 and 2026 to date; the current waiting times for assessment, equipment provision and follow-up support; and the measures being taken to reduce delays. [71576/26]

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