479. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people as of 1st November 2025 or latest date available on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list; the number waiting less than 4 months, 4-12 months, and the number waiting more than 12 months; the numbers for each category waiting aged 0-17 years (both CDNT and Primary Care Services); and those aged 18 and above; broken down by local health area, in tabular form. [67383/25]
478. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children as of 1st November 2025 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005; broken down by local health office, in tabular form. [67382/25]
477. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1st November 2025; broken down by local health office, in tabular form. [67381/25]
476. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential places for people with a disability currently being provided as of 1st November 2025 or latest date available; broken down by CHO area, in tabular form. [67380/25]
475. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1st November 2025 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and the number waiting 12 months plus, in tabular form. [67379/25]
474. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1st November 2025 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and the number waiting 12 months plus, in tabular form. [67378/25]
114. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to address the rising cost of food and groceries, given that grocery prices are at unprecedented levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66756/25]
115. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms he will introduce, in light of the establishment of the Housing Activation Office, to monitor and enforce the performance of local authorities in progressing housing projects; and the way in which his Department intends to address councils that consistently fail to deliver homes in a timely manner. [65830/25]
42. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific accountability measures that are being put in place to ensure that local authorities meet their housing delivery targets, given ongoing concerns from the construction sector regarding constant delays, objections, and bottlenecks in planning and approvals. [65829/25]
85. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason the osteoporosis drug Prolia, denosumab, is not routinely available free of charge to men with confirmed debilitating osteoporosis in Ireland in the same manner as it is available to women in equivalent clinical circumstances; and the steps her Department is taking to ensure equitable access for male patients in the Roscommon–Galway constituency who could benefit from this treatment but currently face significant financial or access barriers. [64522/25]
34. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plans which exist to develop creative-industry employment in Roscommon and Galway, such as film, animation, design, and digital content creation, in line with regional development goals; and whether new supports will be provided to encourage young creatives to remain in the region. [64505/25]
466. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the supports that will be made available to healthcare and social care workers affected by long Covid once the current temporary financial support scheme ends in December. [62515/25]
465. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will recognise long Covid as an occupational illness, noting that several other EU countries have already set this precedent. [62514/25]
464. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will reconsider the decision not to renew the temporary financial support scheme for healthcare and social care workers suffering from long Covid, given the significant occupational risk faced by front-line staff during the height of the pandemic. [62513/25]
77. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection the current annual cost of the disability allowance and invalidity pensions schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62284/25]
33. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the means by which his Department intends to support Athlone’s continued growth as a key regional centre of innovation and employment; and whether consideration is being given to enabling or streamlining the use of compulsory purchase orders by local authorities where necessary to facilitate strategic urban development in pursuit of future city status. [62291/25]
1015. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children in Galway and Roscommon that have missed critical developmental checks in the past 12 months; whether her Department has assessed the long-term impact; the plans in place to ensure timely access to these checks going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61472/25]
1014. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted a review of ambulance response times in rural areas of Roscommon and Galway; the actions being taken to improve emergency response efficiency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61471/25]
1013. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the measures being implemented to reduce hospital waiting times in the Roscommon-Galway region, particularly at Portiuncula and Roscommon University Hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61470/25]
1012. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for follow-up appointments or ongoing treatment in mental health services in Roscommon-Galway; the average duration of these waits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61466/25]
1011. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on waiting lists for initial assessments for mental health services in the Roscommon-Galway constituency; the average waiting time for these assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61465/25]
924. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand dental surgery services under general anaesthetic at Galway University Hospital for adults and children with intellectual, physical, or sensory disabilities in the Galway-Roscommon region, given that the current provision of one session every second Tuesday morning is insufficient and elective procedures have been repeatedly cancelled due to hospital escalation protocols; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60989/25]
923. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) screening in the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme; if she will confirm the expected timeline for the commencement of routine SMA screening for newborns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60986/25]
915. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff in each public and voluntary hospital on a whole-time equivalent basis at the end of September 2025; the number of medical and dental staff on a whole-time equivalent basis and the number of nursing and midwifery staff on a whole-time equivalent basis in each public and voluntary hospital at the end of September 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60963/25]
909. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of private health insurance by age group (details supplied). [60904/25]
892. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans her Department has to reduce waiting times for children's disability services in Roscommon-Galway; whether additional staff or resources have been allocated; [61961/25]
867. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of long waiting times on children and families in Roscommon-Galway; and the steps being taken to address the findings of that assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61469/25]
866. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans her Department has to reduce waiting times for children's mental health in Roscommon-Galway; whether additional staff or resources have been allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61468/25]
865. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently on waiting lists for disability services in Roscommon-Galway, including occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and physiotherapy; the average wait time for each service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61467/25]
804. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has conducted an assessment of milk and beef prices in the west of Ireland; the findings of same; the measures being considered to support farmers in Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61485/25]
758. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if funding has been allocated to establish or expand domestic violence shelters and outreach services in Roscommon and Galway; if so, the amount allocated; the expected timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61487/25]
757. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has assessed the availability of domestic violence support services in the Roscommon-Galway constituency; if current resources meet the rising demand; the plans in place to expand support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61486/25]
619. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being considered to improve housing affordability in Roscommon-Galway, particularly for first-time buyers and young families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61482/25]
618. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to increase commencement and completion rates of housing developments specifically in Roscommon-Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61481/25]
617. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding that has been allocated to mitigate storm-related damage in Roscommon and Galway following storms Amy and Éowyn; whether an assessment has been completed; the future-proofing measures being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61475/25]
616. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has reviewed current legislation governing solar and wind farms in the west of Ireland; the improvements being considered to support renewable energy development in Roscommon–Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61473/25]
514. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the adequacy of school transport services in rural areas such as Roscommon and east Galway; the improvements planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61478/25]
513. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students in the Roscommon–Galway constituency currently without access to school bus services, in tabular form; the steps being taken to address this shortage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61477/25]
456. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with the Roscommon Chamber of Commerce following recent reports of economic distress; the supports being considered to revitalise local enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61484/25]
455. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports being made available to workers affected by a receivership (details supplied) particularly those based in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61483/25]
311. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport his position on the current state of rural rail infrastructure in the Roscommon-Galway region; the investments that are planned to improve reliability and service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61480/25]
310. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport if funding has been allocated for road safety improvements in rural areas of Roscommon and Galway; and if so, the amount allocated and the timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61479/25]
245. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has plans in place to support retrofitting and energy upgrades for households struggling with heating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61476/25]
484. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if progress has been made on the PFG commitment to examine the introduction of free pelvic floor physical therapy sessions for women after childbirth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60880/25]
483. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number that have availed of free IVF since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60879/25]
482. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number that have availed of the free HRT scheme since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60878/25]