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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 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 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 117asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

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 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 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 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· 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· 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 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 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]

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 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 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 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 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 736asked

736. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has recommenced the issuing of plastic health scheme cards following the suspension of services earlier in 2026; if the security vulnerability which led to this has been identified and resolved; and whether the service has a backlog of cards to issue, in tabular form. [71544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

736. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has recommenced the issuing of plastic health scheme cards following the suspension of services earlier in 2026; if the security vulnerability which led to this has been identified and resolved; and whether the service has a backlog of cards to issue, in tabular form. [71544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has considered the pre-budget submission from a service provider (details supplied) and its national partners relating to salaries, operational costs and premises to develop and scale a national bicycle and e-bike upcycling initiative; whether he will establish a sustainable funding mechanism for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

84. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has considered the pre-budget submission from a service provider (details supplied) and its national partners relating to salaries, operational costs and premises to develop and scale a national bicycle and e-bike upcycling initiative; whether he will establish a sustainable funding mechanism for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71570/26]

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 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 321asked

321. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people resident in County Waterford waiting for an initial appointment across primary and community care services at end September 2026, broken down by service, age group and waiting-time band; the average, median and longest waiting time for each service, in tabular form. [70875/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

321. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people resident in County Waterford waiting for an initial appointment across primary and community care services at end September 2026, broken down by service, age group and waiting-time band; the average, median and longest waiting time for each service, in tabular form. [70875/26]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the compliance rate with each key performance indicator for cancer diagnosis and treatment, nationally and by designated cancer centre, for the year to date, by treatment modality, in tabular form; the number of patients treated; the number and percentage treated within and outside the relevant target timeframe; and the median and longest wait timeframes. [70872/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

303. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the compliance rate with each key performance indicator for cancer diagnosis and treatment, nationally and by designated cancer centre, for the year to date, by treatment modality, in tabular form; the number of patients treated; the number and percentage treated within and outside the relevant target timeframe; and the median and longest wait timeframes. [70872/26]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital-initiated scheduled care cancellations by month in the year to date, by hospital, appointment or procedure type and reason, in tabular form. [70873/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

302. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital-initiated scheduled care cancellations by month in the year to date, by hospital, appointment or procedure type and reason, in tabular form. [70873/26]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the ambulance response performance for high-acuity emergency incidents occurring in County Waterford for the year to date by clinical status category; the incident volume, median response time, 90th percentile response time and longest response time; and the number and percentage of incidents with a response time exceeding 30, 60 and 120 minutes, in tabular form. [70879/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

284. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the ambulance response performance for high-acuity emergency incidents occurring in County Waterford for the year to date by clinical status category; the incident volume, median response time, 90th percentile response time and longest response time; and the number and percentage of incidents with a response time exceeding 30, 60 and 120 minutes, in tabular form. [70879/26]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people resident in County Waterford approved for home support but awaiting commencement; the number receiving less than their approved allocation; the total number of approved hours not being delivered per week; and the average, median and longest waiting time, at the end of September 2026, in tabular form. [70880/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

283. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people resident in County Waterford approved for home support but awaiting commencement; the number receiving less than their approved allocation; the total number of approved hours not being delivered per week; and the average, median and longest waiting time, at the end of September 2026, in tabular form. [70880/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people resident in County Waterford waiting for MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy and colonoscopy, and other centrally reported diagnostic tests, at the end of September 2026; and the average, median and longest waiting time, in tabular form. [70882/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

281. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people resident in County Waterford waiting for MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy and colonoscopy, and other centrally reported diagnostic tests, at the end of September 2026; and the average, median and longest waiting time, in tabular form. [70882/26]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in County Waterford awaiting assessment or treatment through HSE primary care dental services at the end of September 2026, by local dental area, patient category, treatment type and waiting time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [70883/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

280. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in County Waterford awaiting assessment or treatment through HSE primary care dental services at the end of September 2026, by local dental area, patient category, treatment type and waiting time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [70883/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients resident in County Waterford waiting for an orthodontic assessment or treatment at end of September 2026, by local dental area and waiting time band; and the average and longest waiting time, in tabular form. [70884/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

279. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients resident in County Waterford waiting for an orthodontic assessment or treatment at end of September 2026, by local dental area and waiting time band; and the average and longest waiting time, in tabular form. [70884/26]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children scheduled for school dental screening in County Waterford; the number actually screened; the percentage of the eligible cohort screened, and the school year or class cohort currently being called for screening in Waterford City, Dungarvan and West Waterford and each other local dental area, for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school years and to date in the 2026/2027 school year; and the number of WTE dentists, dental nurses and dental hygienists allocated, filled and vacant in each area, in tabular form. [70885/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

278. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children scheduled for school dental screening in County Waterford; the number actually screened; the percentage of the eligible cohort screened, and the school year or class cohort currently being called for screening in Waterford City, Dungarvan and West Waterford and each other local dental area, for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school years and to date in the 2026/2027 school year; and the number of WTE dentists, dental nurses and dental hygienists allocated, filled and vacant in each area, in tabular form. [70885/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of requests received from persons resident in County Waterford for assistance with assignment to a GP or dentist, from medical card holders, GP visit card holders and persons without such qualification, for the year to date and the equivalent period in 2025, in tabular form. [70886/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

273. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of requests received from persons resident in County Waterford for assistance with assignment to a GP or dentist, from medical card holders, GP visit card holders and persons without such qualification, for the year to date and the equivalent period in 2025, in tabular form. [70886/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of GPs providing GMS services in County Waterford, by local area and per 10,000 population, at end September 2022 to 2026 in tabular form; and the number of GMS panels open and closed to new patients. [70887/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

272. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of GPs providing GMS services in County Waterford, by local area and per 10,000 population, at end September 2022 to 2026 in tabular form; and the number of GMS panels open and closed to new patients. [70887/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the differences in the reimbursement and commercial engagement processes followed in respect of medications (details supplied) following the relevant NCPE recommendations; the objective factors which account for the differing level and pace of commercial engagement and the different reimbursement outcomes in each case, including considerations relating to clinical need, cost effectiveness, budget impact, alternative treatments and any other relevant factors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70806/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

268. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the differences in the reimbursement and commercial engagement processes followed in respect of medications (details supplied) following the relevant NCPE recommendations; the objective factors which account for the differing level and pace of commercial engagement and the different reimbursement outcomes in each case, including considerations relating to clinical need, cost effectiveness, budget impact, alternative treatments and any other relevant factors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70806/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health following the relevant NCPE recommendation, the number and dates of substantive commercial engagements between the HSE and the manufacturer of a medication (details supplied); whether the HSE sought an improved commercial offer or made or invited any counterproposal; whether and when senior HSE management became directly involved in the reimbursement or commercial process; the current status of the process; and the objective factors which have informed the HSE's approach and decisions to date, without requiring disclosure of commercially confidential net pricing, in tabular form. [70807/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

267. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health following the relevant NCPE recommendation, the number and dates of substantive commercial engagements between the HSE and the manufacturer of a medication (details supplied); whether the HSE sought an improved commercial offer or made or invited any counterproposal; whether and when senior HSE management became directly involved in the reimbursement or commercial process; the current status of the process; and the objective factors which have informed the HSE's approach and decisions to date, without requiring disclosure of commercially confidential net pricing, in tabular form. [70807/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health following the relevant NCPE recommendation, the number and dates of substantive commercial engagements between the HSE and the manufacturer of a medication (details supplied);if the HSE sought an improved commercial offer or made or invited any counterproposal; if and when senior HSE management became directly involved in the reimbursement or commercial process; the chronology of the process through to the reimbursement decision; and the objective factors which informed the HSE's approach and final decision, without requiring disclosure of commercially confidential net pricing, in tabular form. [70808/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

266. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health following the relevant NCPE recommendation, the number and dates of substantive commercial engagements between the HSE and the manufacturer of a medication (details supplied);if the HSE sought an improved commercial offer or made or invited any counterproposal; if and when senior HSE management became directly involved in the reimbursement or commercial process; the chronology of the process through to the reimbursement decision; and the objective factors which informed the HSE's approach and final decision, without requiring disclosure of commercially confidential net pricing, in tabular form. [70808/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health following the relevant NCPE recommendation, the number and dates of substantive commercial engagements between the HSE and the manufacturer in respect of Skyclarys; whether the HSE sought an improved commercial offer or made or invited any counterproposal; whether and the HSE management became directly involved in the reimbursement or commercial process; the chronology of the process through to the reimbursement decision; and the objective factors which informed the HSE's approach and final decision, without requiring disclosure of commercially confidential net pricing, in tabular form. [70809/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

265. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health following the relevant NCPE recommendation, the number and dates of substantive commercial engagements between the HSE and the manufacturer in respect of Skyclarys; whether the HSE sought an improved commercial offer or made or invited any counterproposal; whether and the HSE management became directly involved in the reimbursement or commercial process; the chronology of the process through to the reimbursement decision; and the objective factors which informed the HSE's approach and final decision, without requiring disclosure of commercially confidential net pricing, in tabular form. [70809/26]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the intervention that is required where a student remains on a reduced timetable while awaiting a recommended special class placement; the way compliance with reduced school day guidelines is monitored; and the ways her Department ensures that a shortage of suitable placements does not result in prolonged loss of teaching time. [70844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

151. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the intervention that is required where a student remains on a reduced timetable while awaiting a recommended special class placement; the way compliance with reduced school day guidelines is monitored; and the ways her Department ensures that a shortage of suitable placements does not result in prolonged loss of teaching time. [70844/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the pathway in place for children with rare genetic syndromes and intellectual disabilities to access appropriate specialist educational placements based on their assessed needs, including where they do not have an autism diagnosis; and whether she will review provision, eligibility criteria and training for schools, NEPS and the NCSE. [70842/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

150. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the pathway in place for children with rare genetic syndromes and intellectual disabilities to access appropriate specialist educational placements based on their assessed needs, including where they do not have an autism diagnosis; and whether she will review provision, eligibility criteria and training for schools, NEPS and the NCSE. [70842/26]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether post-primary special class admission policies may prioritise feeder-school applicants, pupils previously enrolled in primary special classes, siblings or children of staff over eligible pupils already attending the school; the safeguards for existing pupils seeking a special class placement; and whether she has reviewed these arrangements. [70840/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether post-primary special class admission policies may prioritise feeder-school applicants, pupils previously enrolled in primary special classes, siblings or children of staff over eligible pupils already attending the school; the safeguards for existing pupils seeking a special class placement; and whether she has reviewed these arrangements. [70840/26]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the corrective action that has followed the Inspectorate’s June 2026 review of special class admission policies; the way in which compliance with Circular 0039/2025 and subsequent admissions guidance is monitored; and the action that is taken where a school retains criteria that unfairly restrict access for eligible children. [70841/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

144. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Youth the corrective action that has followed the Inspectorate’s June 2026 review of special class admission policies; the way in which compliance with Circular 0039/2025 and subsequent admissions guidance is monitored; and the action that is taken where a school retains criteria that unfairly restrict access for eligible children. [70841/26]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications awaiting a driving test at each driver test centre in County Waterford at the end of each month from January 2024 to the latest available month; and the average wait period at each centre, in tabular form. [70888/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

114. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications awaiting a driving test at each driver test centre in County Waterford at the end of each month from January 2024 to the latest available month; and the average wait period at each centre, in tabular form. [70888/26]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles awaiting an NCT appointment at each national car testing service centre in County Waterford at the end of each month from January 2024 to the latest available month; and the average and longest wait period, in tabular form. [70889/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

113. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles awaiting an NCT appointment at each national car testing service centre in County Waterford at the end of each month from January 2024 to the latest available month; and the average and longest wait period, in tabular form. [70889/26]