474. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the special needs supports that can be provided for an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39200/25]
890. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) will be funded by the HSE to eliminate the cost barrier of exercise for older people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37882/25]
889. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if Veoza, aimed at women who are not suitable for HRT, will be covered under the free HRT scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37881/25]
859. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if the semi-synthetic cannabinoid hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), commonly found in vape products, will be included under schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations, and if so, when the amendment is expected to take effect. [37721/25]
858. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will address the lack of access to manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy for lymphedema patients across County Roscommon, where no physiotherapists within the HSE service are currently trained to provide this essential treatment; if funding constraints are the cause of this service gap; and if she will ensure that all patients in Roscommon have equitable access to MLD, including the possibility of accessing services in nearby centres such as Sligo, Leitrim, Offaly, Westmeath & Galway regardless of county boundaries. [37720/25]
857. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will address the lack of access to manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy for lymphedema patients across County Roscommon, where no physiotherapists within the HSE service are currently trained to provide this essential treatment; if funding constraints are the cause of this service gap; and if she will ensure that cancer patients in Roscommon have equitable access to MLD, including the possibility of accessing services in nearby centres such as Athlone, regardless of county boundaries. [37719/25]
282. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport when the newly approved Local Link service between Ballinasloe and Athlone is scheduled to commence, given that it was previously announced the service would be operational by June 2025. [37730/25]
632. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the significant shortfall in early years childcare provision in Boyle, County Roscommon (details supplied); if funding or support will be made available to develop suitable premises for additional childcare services in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35308/25]
489. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has received any responses from the chief executives of Roscommon County Council and Galway County Council following the Cabinet’s ratification and circulation of the planning framework to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36002/25]
420. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if there is a strategic plan in place to support small to medium-sized post offices from December 2025 onwards, following the conclusion of the current three-year funding arrangement under which €10 million per annum is being provided to An Post (2023-2025) to stabilise the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35290/25]
308. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the further initiatives being considered or implemented to drive tourism in the midlands region, building on the success of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35301/25]
289. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider raising the national public procurement tender threshold for goods and services from €50,000 to €143,000 in line with the EU threshold, to support micro enterprises, reduce administrative burden, promote sustainability, and enhance value for money, while maintaining compliance and transparency in procurement. [35333/25]
316. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given under the National Development Plan to the inclusion of Galway University Hospital as a designated Model 4 Hospital incorporating a regional cancer network to serve the north west region, in line with the objectives of balanced regional development and Sláintecare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27746/25]
122. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for outreach centres for the National Rehabilitation Hospital to help those recovering from serious injury and stroke; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34626/25]
88. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if her Department will reconsider its stance on the shingles vaccine given recent studies that indicate a 20% reduction in dementia diagnoses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34625/25]
28. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the implementation of the revised primary medical certificate grant scheme, as outlined by a sub-group under the Department of the Taoiseach, which has recommended a new grant-based model to be developed and led by his Department. [34710/25]
933. 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 May 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. [34556/25]
932. 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. [34555/25]
931. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges at the end of May 2025 for each public and voluntary hospital; and the total number to date in 2025, in tabular form. [34554/25]
930. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 June 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. [34553/25]
929. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 June 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; and the number waiting 0-3 months, 3-6, 6-12 and over 12 months, in tabular form. [34552/25]
927. 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 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34550/25]
926. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34549/25]
925. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34548/25]
924. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34547/25]
923. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34546/25]
922. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34545/25]
921. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34544/25]
799. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to introduce skyclarys (omaveloxolone) into the Irish market for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia in adults and adolescents; which is approved in America, Canada, UK, some European countries but not Ireland to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33909/25]
794. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title, based at the minor injuries unit (MIU) at Roscommon University Hospital; the number of vacant posts, by job title, within the MIU; and the estimated timeframe for filling each vacancy, in tabular form. [33848/25]
793. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent radiographers, by grade, based at Roscommon University Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [33847/25]
506. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has noted the recent publication of the European Commission’s water resilience strategy and, in particular, the reference to an updated cost assessment of the extended producer responsibility scheme under the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive; and if he will outline any engagement his Department has had or intends to have in relation to this work. [33851/25]
115. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection how he is ensuring that the social welfare system is progressive and empowers people with a disability to live full and independent lives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32997/25]
101. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on plans to introduce a permanent annual cost of disability support payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32996/25]
1544. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if a psychiatric bed will be made available in the Mater Hospital for an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30107/25]
1543. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that there is a shortage in supply of the ADHD medication concerta in pharmacies; the measures being taken taking to resolve the issue; if there are suitable alternatives available for users of concerta; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30104/25]
1534. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health her views on claims made in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30054/25]
216. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will support the suspension of elements of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, particularly trade preferences, should the upcoming review determine that Israel is in breach of Article 2 of the agreement concerning respect for human rights and international law; to outline Ireland's position within that process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27436/25]
210. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland assesses the appropriateness of maintaining full trade ties with Israel under the EU-Israel Association Agreement, in view of the ongoing blockade of Gaza and warnings of imminent famine, including the possible deaths of thousands of children; and if Ireland considers that trade pressure is now necessary to compel Israel to comply with humanitarian obligations. [27437/25]
364. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she supports the inclusion of Galway University Hospital as a Model 4 Hospital with a regional cancer centre for the north west, in the context of Sláintecare reform and equitable access to care; and if she will liaise with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to ensure provision is made for this in the National Development Plan. [27747/25]
913. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the projects that were funded under the town and village renewal scheme in County Roscommon in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [27166/25]
912. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the key capital investment made by the Department in the years of 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025 in County Roscommon; and the amount of investment in each case and under what scheme, in tabular form. [27165/25]
705. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in Roscommon University hospital in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased later this year. [27170/25]
704. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances based in County Roscommon that are available on a 24-7 basis, as of 1 June 2022, 1 June 2023, 1 June 2024 and 1 June 2025, in tabular form. [27169/25]
703. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the capital works projects currently ongoing at Roscommon University Hospital; when each of those projects will be completed, in tabular form.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27168/25]