2381. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the distances travelled by emergency ambulances, intermediate care ambulances and rapid response vehicles, in service in such a capacity respectively by Health Service Executive region and subdivided by every 50,000 miles or 80,000 kilometres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45768/25]
2380. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency ambulances in service by the year they entered service, between pods and vehicles in terms of the date they entered service and the Health Service Executive (HSE) region in which they are based; the number of intermediate care ambulances in service by year they entered service; by pods and vehicles in terms of the date they entered service, the HSE region in which they are based, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45767/25]
2379. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency ambulances that have been decommissioned by the Health Service Executive (HSE) national ambulance service to date in 2025; the number of new emergency ambulances that have been acquired to date in 2025; the number of intermediate care ambulances that have been decommissioned by the HSE national ambulance service to date in 2025; the number of new intermediate care ambulances that have been acquired to date in 2025; the number of rapid response vehicles that have been decommissioned by the HSE national ambulance service to date in 2025; the number of new rapid response vehicles that have been acquired to date in 2025; the number of vehicles that have been commissioned or purchased as rapid response vehicles by the national ambulance service acquired to date in 2025; the number in use; the number awaiting entry into service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45766/25]
2316. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the percentage of clinical status 1 ECHO incidents responded to by a first responder in 7 minutes and 59 seconds or less; and the percentage of clinical status 1 DELTA incidents responded to by a patient carrying vehicle, in 7 minutes and 59 seconds or less by ambulance station in each of the months in 2025 to July or latest date available. [45580/25]
2315. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in July 2025; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than 20 minutes to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; and the number that waited longer than 40 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes and more than 180 minutes. [45579/25]
2133. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health further to the findings of the Coulter Smith review group into Portiuncula university hospital’s maternity services, whether she will commit to commissioning a national review of maternity services provided in smaller hospitals across the State, given the report’s conclusion that similar inherent risks may exist in other units of comparable size. [44783/25]
2132. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of maternity units of similar scale to Portiuncula university hospital that rely on locum consultants for obstetric care, and the actions being taken to address workforce sustainability and ensure continuity of safe care in these units. [44782/25]
2131. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the remaining five case reviews to be published as part of Professor Coulter Smith’s report on Portiuncula maternity services. [44781/25]
2130. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health in view of the recommendations made in both the Walker and Coulter Smith reports on Portiuncula maternity services and given the hospital’s geographical importance, whether she will commit to providing the necessary resources to enable the restoration of full maternity services at Portiuncula university hospital. [44780/25]
2129. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health in view of the fact that Portiuncula university hospital serves a wide geographic area including Westmeath, Offaly, East Galway, North Clare, South Mayo and Roscommon, and in light of the criteria now being applied to classify certain pregnancies as high risk, has her Department assessed whether Galway university hospital is geographically suitable to accommodate these cases; and if not, does she envisage that care for such patients will be provided in Dublin maternity hospitals. [44779/25]
2128. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the plans to maintain the high quality specialist endocrine service currently provided at Portiuncula University Hospital for women with pregnancies complicated by diabetes to Galway University Hospital as a satellite clinic. [44778/25]
2127. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether there are plans to commission an independent review of the configuration, quality and governance of maternity services across the Saolta hospital group including Portiuncula, Galway and Mayo University Hospitals. [44777/25]
2126. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of the 12 serious incidents reviewed in the recent report on Portiuncula University Hospital that were classified as high risk under the current criteria being applied to transfer cases to Galway University Hospital during the antenatal period, and the number identified as potentially avoidable based on the clinical review. [44776/25]
2125. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether anonymised summaries of the 12 serious maternity incidents at Portiuncula University Hospital referenced in the Professor Coulter Smith report (details supplied) will be published. [44775/25]
2124. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the transport supports being considered for pregnant women in rural communities who now need to travel to Galway University Hospital for maternity services previously provided at Portiuncula University Hospital. [44774/25]
2123. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department will consider establishing a satellite high risk antenatal unit at Portiuncula University Hospital, in the context of improving accessibility for high risk expectant mothers. [44773/25]
2122. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to maintain access to antenatal services for higher risk pregnancies in the areas traditionally served by Portiuncula University Hospital, particularly in rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. [44772/25]
2121. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that the transfer of higher risk maternity care from Portiuncula University Hospital to Galway University Hospital is being supported by appropriate investment, resources and governance structures to ensure patient safety and service quality. [44771/25]
2120. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether Galway University Hospital’s maternity unit has undergone an independent review of its clinical outcomes, safety standards and capacity given its expanded role in managing higher risk cases referred from Portiuncula University Hospital. [44770/25]
2119. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether a permanent shared governance structure for maternity services between Portiuncula and Galway University Hospitals has been established; and if not, whether any barriers to its implementation have been identified. [44769/25]
2118. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant obstetricians that have been appointed specifically to Portiuncula University Hospital’s maternity unit since the publication of the 2018 Walker report; and if this aligns with the recommended levels for safe and sustainable maternity care. [44768/25]
2117. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider publishing any internal reviews or audits undertaken in relation to the non implementation of shared clinical governance structures for maternity services between Portiuncula and Galway University Hospitals. [44767/25]
2116. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether the Saolta university health care group or the clinical director at Galway university hospital has provided a rationale for the non-implementation of the one hospital, two sites maternity model between Galway and Portiuncula university hospitals as recommended by the Walker report. [44766/25]
2115. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the reasons the recommendations of the 2018 Professor Walker report was not fully implemented at Portiuncula University Hospital, as referenced in the findings of the recent Professor Coulter Smith report. [44765/25]
2084. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists and dental nurses based at Castlerea primary care centre in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025 in tabular form. [44632/25]
2083. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians by grade based at Strokestown health centre in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025 in tabular form. [44631/25]
2082. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists by grade based at Ballaghaderren primary care centre in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025 in tabular form. [44630/25]
2081. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health in light of the recent introduction of the free hormone replacement therapy measure for women experiencing menopause, if she has considered extending similar financial support to men diagnosed with hypogonadism or male menopause who require testosterone replacement therapy such as testogel given that both conditions involve hormone deficiencies with significant physical and psychological symptoms; the reason men are excluded from this support; and if there are plans to address this apparent gender-based disparity in access to essential hormone treatments. [44629/25]
1361. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection the commencement date for the Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme in view of previous deferrals; and if he will clarify whether it remains the case that the scheme will begin on 1 January 2026. [45520/25]
593. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to amending the criteria for local property tax exemptions or reductions in cases where a person with a severe intellectual disability resides in a property purchased by a now-deceased parent, and where the property has not been specifically modified but is nonetheless the permanent residence of the individual, given the significant care needs and financial constraints involved. [47117/25]
2966. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [42690/25]
2965. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [42689/25]
2964. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [42688/25]
2963. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [42687/25]
2962. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [42686/25]
2961. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [42685/25]
2960. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12, 12 to 26, 26 to 52 weeks and the number waiting more than 52 weeks. [42684/25]
2959. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of spinal fusion patients currently waiting less than four months for treatment for both Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children’s University Hospital for the end of June 2025 or the latest date available; the number waiting 4-8 months and more than 8 months; and if she would provide the same information for other spinal patients, in tabular form. [42683/25]
2958. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost owing to delayed discharges to date in 2025, for each public and voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [42682/25]
2957. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges at the end of June 2025 for each public and voluntary hospital; and the total number to date in 2025, in tabular form. [42681/25]
2956. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 July 2025 or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme for each local health area; and the length of time waiting, in tabular form. [42680/25]
2955. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each local health office (LHO) area as of 1 July 2025 or the latest date available; the way that compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and the number waiting 12 months plus, in tabular form. [42679/25]
694. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance his response to issues raised in relation to income tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43075/25]
145. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to address the urgent issue of special needs assistant (SNA) resourcing in the Roscommon-Galway constituency, particularly in light of the current pause in the allocation process and the restriction that appeals may only be submitted in July 2025; and if she will consider interim measures or fast tracking appeals for schools in rural areas, where children with complex medical and educational needs are being supported in mainstream classrooms without current SNA allocations, placing school communities in an unsafe and unsustainable position heading into September. [40062/25]
140. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the immediate steps her Department is taking to address the urgent issue of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) resourcing in the Roscommon–Galway constituency, particularly in light of the current pause in the allocation process and the restriction that appeals may only be submitted in July 2025; and if she will consider interim measures or fast-tracking appeals for schools in rural areas, where children with complex medical and educational needs are being supported in mainstream classrooms without current SNA allocations, placing school communities in an unsafe and unsustainable position heading into September. [40066/25]
68. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the Roscommon Courthouse refurbishment has been considered for inclusion in the National Development Plan, following positive engagement with the Minister for Justice and the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works, and in view of the Government's stated commitment to advancing works on the site in time to come. [40063/25]
821. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the disability supports that can be provided for an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39199/25]