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Question· writtenPQ 480asked

480. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether any proposals are being considered to introduce additional co-payments, percentage-based patient contributions or caps in respect of prescribed medicines, including high-tech medicines and biologic therapies; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential impact of such measures on patients with serious chronic conditions who are not covered by the long term illness scheme; the safeguards that will be put in place to ensure that no patient is unable to access a clinically necessary medicine due to its cost. [69591/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

480. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether any proposals are being considered to introduce additional co-payments, percentage-based patient contributions or caps in respect of prescribed medicines, including high-tech medicines and biologic therapies; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential impact of such measures on patients with serious chronic conditions who are not covered by the long term illness scheme; the safeguards that will be put in place to ensure that no patient is unable to access a clinically necessary medicine due to its cost. [69591/26]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

479. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to clarify proposals to review prescribing practices as part of measures to control expenditure on medicines; whether any such measures could restrict the ability of a treating consultant or other medical practitioner to prescribe the medicine they consider clinically appropriate for an individual patient; the role cost considerations will have in decisions concerning high-cost and high-tech medicines; and if she will confirm that clinical decisions regarding an individual patient’s treatment will remain a matter for appropriately qualified clinicians. [69592/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

479. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to clarify proposals to review prescribing practices as part of measures to control expenditure on medicines; whether any such measures could restrict the ability of a treating consultant or other medical practitioner to prescribe the medicine they consider clinically appropriate for an individual patient; the role cost considerations will have in decisions concerning high-cost and high-tech medicines; and if she will confirm that clinical decisions regarding an individual patient’s treatment will remain a matter for appropriately qualified clinicians. [69592/26]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme, which closed for applications on 12 May 2026, can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; the date on which the first payments will issue to successful applicants; whether payments will be backdated to September 2026 as previously indicated; and if he will provide a detailed timeline for the completion of the selection and payment process. [69504/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

308. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme, which closed for applications on 12 May 2026, can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; the date on which the first payments will issue to successful applicants; whether payments will be backdated to September 2026 as previously indicated; and if he will provide a detailed timeline for the completion of the selection and payment process. [69504/26]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration and An Garda Síochána on the urgent strengthening of dedicated roads policing units; whether roads policing should operate within a dedicated command structure; and whether Garda allocations should better reflect factors such as the scale and length of the road network in each county. [63673/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

213. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration and An Garda Síochána on the urgent strengthening of dedicated roads policing units; whether roads policing should operate within a dedicated command structure; and whether Garda allocations should better reflect factors such as the scale and length of the road network in each county. [63673/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the introduction of a multidisciplinary investigation model for fatal and serious road collisions, similar to the system operating in Finland, bringing together expertise in policing, road engineering, vehicle safety, medicine and behavioural science to identify contributory factors and make recommendations aimed at preventing future collisions. [63674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the introduction of a multidisciplinary investigation model for fatal and serious road collisions, similar to the system operating in Finland, bringing together expertise in policing, road engineering, vehicle safety, medicine and behavioural science to identify contributory factors and make recommendations aimed at preventing future collisions. [63674/26]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he is considering advocating, as part of the pre-budget process, for targeted employer PRSI relief measures for SMEs, particularly in respect of lower-paid workers, in order to help locally owned businesses maintain employment and remain competitive in the face of rising business costs. [63668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

89. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he is considering advocating, as part of the pre-budget process, for targeted employer PRSI relief measures for SMEs, particularly in respect of lower-paid workers, in order to help locally owned businesses maintain employment and remain competitive in the face of rising business costs. [63668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to further reform the means test for carer’s allowance, including whether he will consider its full abolition and the introduction of a non-means-tested family carer payment, in recognition of the fact that eligibility for support should reflect the significant caring responsibilities undertaken by full-time family carers. [63776/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

55. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to further reform the means test for carer’s allowance, including whether he will consider its full abolition and the introduction of a non-means-tested family carer payment, in recognition of the fact that eligibility for support should reflect the significant caring responsibilities undertaken by full-time family carers. [63776/26]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider allowing persons aged 66 years and over who continue to provide full-time care to retain a full-rate carer’s allowance alongside their State pension, rather than being restricted to a half-rate payment; and his views that a carer’s responsibilities and the cost of providing care do not reduce on reaching pension age. [63782/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

52. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider allowing persons aged 66 years and over who continue to provide full-time care to retain a full-rate carer’s allowance alongside their State pension, rather than being restricted to a half-rate payment; and his views that a carer’s responsibilities and the cost of providing care do not reduce on reaching pension age. [63782/26]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of proposals to alter or discontinue payments to domestic microgenerators for surplus renewable electricity exported to the national grid under the Clean Export Guarantee; the person or body that has proposed or is considering such a change; whether his Department, the CRU, EirGrid, ESB Networks or electricity suppliers have been involved in discussions on such a proposal; his views on the potential impact of removing or reducing export payments on households that have invested significantly in solar PV and other renewable technologies. [66489/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

94. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of proposals to alter or discontinue payments to domestic microgenerators for surplus renewable electricity exported to the national grid under the Clean Export Guarantee; the person or body that has proposed or is considering such a change; whether his Department, the CRU, EirGrid, ESB Networks or electricity suppliers have been involved in discussions on such a proposal; his views on the potential impact of removing or reducing export payments on households that have invested significantly in solar PV and other renewable technologies. [66489/26]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new 60-bed Community Nursing Unit in Cashel, County Tipperary; whether the site selection process and associated report, which remained in draft in January 2026, have now been completed; whether the HSE has concluded negotiations for the acquisition of any additional property required; whether a preferred site has now been selected; the current stage of the project; and the next steps and indicative timeframe for progressing to design, statutory approval and construction. [66414/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

537. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new 60-bed Community Nursing Unit in Cashel, County Tipperary; whether the site selection process and associated report, which remained in draft in January 2026, have now been completed; whether the HSE has concluded negotiations for the acquisition of any additional property required; whether a preferred site has now been selected; the current stage of the project; and the next steps and indicative timeframe for progressing to design, statutory approval and construction. [66414/26]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale for requiring a person undergoing a review of their disability allowance to provide details regarding other persons residing in their household, including the sources of income of those persons; the circumstances in which the income or financial circumstances of another household member, other than a spouse, civil partner or cohabitant, are relevant to the claimant's entitlement; and the legislative or administrative basis for requesting this information. [66422/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

380. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale for requiring a person undergoing a review of their disability allowance to provide details regarding other persons residing in their household, including the sources of income of those persons; the circumstances in which the income or financial circumstances of another household member, other than a spouse, civil partner or cohabitant, are relevant to the claimant's entitlement; and the legislative or administrative basis for requesting this information. [66422/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the requirement under the school transport scheme that pupils must attend their nearest school, having regard to ethos and language, to qualify for transport; whether she accepts that this can significantly restrict parental choice of school, particularly where concessionary places are unavailable due to capacity constraints; and if greater flexibility will be introduced under the scheme. [66421/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

260. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the requirement under the school transport scheme that pupils must attend their nearest school, having regard to ethos and language, to qualify for transport; whether she accepts that this can significantly restrict parental choice of school, particularly where concessionary places are unavailable due to capacity constraints; and if greater flexibility will be introduced under the scheme. [66421/26]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence on regulated and professional sectors in Ireland, including legal, financial, insurance and other professional services; and whether further national safeguards, in addition to those provided under the EU AI Act, are being considered. [66491/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

218. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence on regulated and professional sectors in Ireland, including legal, financial, insurance and other professional services; and whether further national safeguards, in addition to those provided under the EU AI Act, are being considered. [66491/26]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is satisfied that Ireland’s current regulatory and enforcement framework is adequately equipped to address the rapidly developing risks associated with artificial intelligence; the progress made in implementing and enforcing the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in Ireland; the bodies that will have responsibility for oversight and enforcement; the resources and expertise being provided to those bodies; whether he has identified regulatory gaps in areas including employment, financial services, professional services and consumer protection. [66490/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

215. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is satisfied that Ireland’s current regulatory and enforcement framework is adequately equipped to address the rapidly developing risks associated with artificial intelligence; the progress made in implementing and enforcing the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in Ireland; the bodies that will have responsibility for oversight and enforcement; the resources and expertise being provided to those bodies; whether he has identified regulatory gaps in areas including employment, financial services, professional services and consumer protection. [66490/26]

Question· writtenPQ 748asked

748. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, a regulatory impact assessment of the draft Historic and Archaeological Heritage (Prescribed Monuments) Regulations 2026, specifically examining their potential impact on housing delivery, town-centre regeneration, agricultural development and the delivery of transport and utility infrastructure; and if the potential additional workload and associated costs and delays for local authorities, his Department, developers and property owners have been quantified. [65842/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

748. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, a regulatory impact assessment of the draft Historic and Archaeological Heritage (Prescribed Monuments) Regulations 2026, specifically examining their potential impact on housing delivery, town-centre regeneration, agricultural development and the delivery of transport and utility infrastructure; and if the potential additional workload and associated costs and delays for local authorities, his Department, developers and property owners have been quantified. [65842/26]

Question· writtenPQ 747asked

747. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is satisfied that the proposed designation of certain pre-1700 roads, field boundaries and structures under the draft Historic and Archaeological Heritage (Prescribed Monuments) Regulations 2026 will not result in unnecessary archaeological referrals, additional costs or delays to housing and infrastructure projects; and the safeguards that will be provided to prevent unintended consequences. [65844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

747. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is satisfied that the proposed designation of certain pre-1700 roads, field boundaries and structures under the draft Historic and Archaeological Heritage (Prescribed Monuments) Regulations 2026 will not result in unnecessary archaeological referrals, additional costs or delays to housing and infrastructure projects; and the safeguards that will be provided to prevent unintended consequences. [65844/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1394asked

1394. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether a formal recovery plan has now been developed for the South Tipperary Memory Clinic in advance of its anticipated reopening; the additional clinical capacity that will be provided to address the backlog; the projected number of initial and review appointments per month; and the timeframe within which the existing waiting list is expected to be reduced. [65508/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1394. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether a formal recovery plan has now been developed for the South Tipperary Memory Clinic in advance of its anticipated reopening; the additional clinical capacity that will be provided to address the backlog; the projected number of initial and review appointments per month; and the timeframe within which the existing waiting list is expected to be reduced. [65508/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1393asked

1393. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to the HSE confirmation in July 2026 that a risk assessment had been undertaken in respect of the suspension of the South Tipperary Memory Clinic, if a copy or summary of that assessment will be provided; the risks identified in relation to delayed diagnosis and treatment; the mitigation measures implemented; and whether the assessment has subsequently been reviewed. [65507/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1393. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to the HSE confirmation in July 2026 that a risk assessment had been undertaken in respect of the suspension of the South Tipperary Memory Clinic, if a copy or summary of that assessment will be provided; the risks identified in relation to delayed diagnosis and treatment; the mitigation measures implemented; and whether the assessment has subsequently been reviewed. [65507/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1392asked

1392. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health what specialist assessment pathway is currently available in the public health service to a patient in South Tipperary presenting with suspected dementia or cognitive decline while the Memory Clinic remains unavailable; whether patients can access an alternative memory service elsewhere; and how equitable access is being ensured for patients unable to obtain a private assessment. [65506/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1392. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health what specialist assessment pathway is currently available in the public health service to a patient in South Tipperary presenting with suspected dementia or cognitive decline while the Memory Clinic remains unavailable; whether patients can access an alternative memory service elsewhere; and how equitable access is being ensured for patients unable to obtain a private assessment. [65506/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1391asked

1391. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns raised by the South Tipperary Faculty of the Irish College of General Practitioners regarding the continuing unavailability of the Memory Clinic; the additional pressure being placed on GPs, patients and family carers; the risk of delayed diagnosis and treatment; and the action being taken in response. [65505/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1391. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns raised by the South Tipperary Faculty of the Irish College of General Practitioners regarding the continuing unavailability of the Memory Clinic; the additional pressure being placed on GPs, patients and family carers; the risk of delayed diagnosis and treatment; and the action being taken in response. [65505/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1390asked

1390. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to the South Tipperary Memory Clinic that have been returned to GPs since the service was paused to referrals on 1 January 2026; the clinical pathway available to those patients; whether they will require re-referral when the clinic reopens. [65504/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1390. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to the South Tipperary Memory Clinic that have been returned to GPs since the service was paused to referrals on 1 January 2026; the clinical pathway available to those patients; whether they will require re-referral when the clinic reopens. [65504/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1389asked

1389. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients awaiting an initial assessment and a follow-up appointment at the South Tipperary Memory Clinic; the corresponding figures at 8 July 2026 were 450 and 168 respectively; the number waiting longer than 6, 12 and 18 months; [65503/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1389. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients awaiting an initial assessment and a follow-up appointment at the South Tipperary Memory Clinic; the corresponding figures at 8 July 2026 were 450 and 168 respectively; the number waiting longer than 6, 12 and 18 months; [65503/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1388asked

1388. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE remains on schedule to recommence the South Tipperary Memory Clinic in October 2026, as advised in response to PQs 45675/26–45684/26; the precise date on which clinics will recommence; whether all staffing and administrative arrangements necessary to facilitate reopening are now in place; [65502/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1388. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE remains on schedule to recommence the South Tipperary Memory Clinic in October 2026, as advised in response to PQs 45675/26–45684/26; the precise date on which clinics will recommence; whether all staffing and administrative arrangements necessary to facilitate reopening are now in place; [65502/26]

Question· writtenPQ 841asked

841. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the capital investment undertaken at Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel courthouses in each of the past ten years; the works currently planned for each courthouse; whether either building has been assessed for refurbishment or redevelopment; and the estimated cost of identified works. [64571/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

841. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the capital investment undertaken at Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel courthouses in each of the past ten years; the works currently planned for each courthouse; whether either building has been assessed for refurbishment or redevelopment; and the estimated cost of identified works. [64571/26]

Question· writtenPQ 840asked

840. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current position regarding the former provision of court sittings in Tipperary Town; whether the Courts Service has considered the restoration of court sittings in the town; and the criteria which would have to be satisfied for their restoration. [64572/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

840. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current position regarding the former provision of court sittings in Tipperary Town; whether the Courts Service has considered the restoration of court sittings in the town; and the criteria which would have to be satisfied for their restoration. [64572/26]

Question· writtenPQ 631asked

631. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether schools have discretion to facilitate a Leaving Cert student with dyslexia and an exemption from Irish to study an additional subject, where the student is likely to experience significant difficulty achieving the required standard in English and where studying an additional subject would provide the student with six subjects in which they can realistically compete for CAO points; whether Departmental guidance requiring a focus on additional educational needs restricts a school’s discretion in this regard; and the reasonable accommodations or flexibility are available to such students. [65954/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

631. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether schools have discretion to facilitate a Leaving Cert student with dyslexia and an exemption from Irish to study an additional subject, where the student is likely to experience significant difficulty achieving the required standard in English and where studying an additional subject would provide the student with six subjects in which they can realistically compete for CAO points; whether Departmental guidance requiring a focus on additional educational needs restricts a school’s discretion in this regard; and the reasonable accommodations or flexibility are available to such students. [65954/26]

Question· writtenPQ 630asked

630. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied that current Leaving Certificate subject-access arrangements provide students with dyslexia and other additional educational needs with an equitable opportunity to maximise their CAO points; whether she has considered circumstances in which a student with an Irish exemption who also experiences significant difficulty with English may effectively have fewer viable examination subjects available to them than their peers; and whether she will review the relevant guidance to ensure appropriate flexibility is available to schools. [65956/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

630. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied that current Leaving Certificate subject-access arrangements provide students with dyslexia and other additional educational needs with an equitable opportunity to maximise their CAO points; whether she has considered circumstances in which a student with an Irish exemption who also experiences significant difficulty with English may effectively have fewer viable examination subjects available to them than their peers; and whether she will review the relevant guidance to ensure appropriate flexibility is available to schools. [65956/26]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

439. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works is involved in the maintenance, refurbishment or capital development of Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel courthouses; whether the OPW has been requested by the Courts Service or any other body to assess or undertake works at either property; and whether the OPW would be available to assist in progressing necessary improvement works. [64573/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

439. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works is involved in the maintenance, refurbishment or capital development of Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel courthouses; whether the OPW has been requested by the Courts Service or any other body to assess or undertake works at either property; and whether the OPW would be available to assist in progressing necessary improvement works. [64573/26]

Record· debate2026-09-15published

Garda Pursuits: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 September 2026

Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Question· writtenPQ 3988asked

3988. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of National Ambulance Service personnel who have recently qualified as community paramedics but have not yet been deployed in those roles; the locations in which they were intended to operate, including Clonmel; whether concerns regarding proposed roster and shift-payment arrangements are preventing their deployment; and the steps being taken to urgently resolve these matters and enable the community paramedicine and alternative pre-hospital care pathway to become operational as intended. [63927/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3988. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of National Ambulance Service personnel who have recently qualified as community paramedics but have not yet been deployed in those roles; the locations in which they were intended to operate, including Clonmel; whether concerns regarding proposed roster and shift-payment arrangements are preventing their deployment; and the steps being taken to urgently resolve these matters and enable the community paramedicine and alternative pre-hospital care pathway to become operational as intended. [63927/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3250asked

3250. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts that an entitlement to dental treatment under the medical card scheme is of limited practical value where patients cannot find a dentist participating in the dental treatment services scheme; the immediate measures she will take, pending wider reform of dental services, to prevent further dentists withdrawing from the scheme; whether enhanced reimbursement rates will be considered in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60882/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3250. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts that an entitlement to dental treatment under the medical card scheme is of limited practical value where patients cannot find a dentist participating in the dental treatment services scheme; the immediate measures she will take, pending wider reform of dental services, to prevent further dentists withdrawing from the scheme; whether enhanced reimbursement rates will be considered in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60882/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3249asked

3249. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has examined whether the reimbursement structure under the dental treatment services scheme creates a financial disincentive to provide restorative treatment where the fee payable for a filling is comparable to that payable for an extraction, notwithstanding the differences in clinical time, materials and associated costs; and whether she will review the fee structure to ensure that it supports tooth preservation and appropriate preventative and restorative dental care. [60879/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3249. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has examined whether the reimbursement structure under the dental treatment services scheme creates a financial disincentive to provide restorative treatment where the fee payable for a filling is comparable to that payable for an extraction, notwithstanding the differences in clinical time, materials and associated costs; and whether she will review the fee structure to ensure that it supports tooth preservation and appropriate preventative and restorative dental care. [60879/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3248asked

3248. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on whether the current reimbursement rates available under the dental treatment services scheme for the provision, adjustment and repair of dentures adequately reflect the actual laboratory and clinical costs incurred by dentists; when these rates were last reviewed; and whether she will consider increasing them as part of Budget 2027. [60873/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3248. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on whether the current reimbursement rates available under the dental treatment services scheme for the provision, adjustment and repair of dentures adequately reflect the actual laboratory and clinical costs incurred by dentists; when these rates were last reviewed; and whether she will consider increasing them as part of Budget 2027. [60873/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3247asked

3247. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health when the reimbursement rates payable under the dental treatment services scheme were last subject to a comprehensive cost review; whether that review considered increases in dental materials, laboratory charges, hygienist and other staffing costs and general practice overheads; whether a further cost analysis is currently underway; and when revised reimbursement rates will be introduced. [60870/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3247. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health when the reimbursement rates payable under the dental treatment services scheme were last subject to a comprehensive cost review; whether that review considered increases in dental materials, laboratory charges, hygienist and other staffing costs and general practice overheads; whether a further cost analysis is currently underway; and when revised reimbursement rates will be introduced. [60870/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3246asked

3246. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE records the number of medical card holders who have contacted it because they are unable to secure treatment from a dentist participating in the dental treatment services scheme; if so, the number of such contacts in each county in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60861/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3246. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE records the number of medical card holders who have contacted it because they are unable to secure treatment from a dentist participating in the dental treatment services scheme; if so, the number of such contacts in each county in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60861/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3245asked

3245. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number and location, by town or local area, of dental practices currently accepting medical card patients under the dental treatment services scheme in County Tipperary; the corresponding number in each of the past five years; whether the HSE has identified areas of County Tipperary in which medical card holders are unable to access a participating dentist within a reasonable distance; and the measures being taken to address any such gaps. [60854/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3245. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number and location, by town or local area, of dental practices currently accepting medical card patients under the dental treatment services scheme in County Tipperary; the corresponding number in each of the past five years; whether the HSE has identified areas of County Tipperary in which medical card holders are unable to access a participating dentist within a reasonable distance; and the measures being taken to address any such gaps. [60854/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3244asked

3244. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists currently providing treatment under the dental treatment services scheme, broken down by county, in each of the past five years; the number who have joined and withdrawn from the scheme in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60851/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3244. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists currently providing treatment under the dental treatment services scheme, broken down by county, in each of the past five years; the number who have joined and withdrawn from the scheme in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60851/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3242asked

3242. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will review the fees payable to dentists under the dental treatment services scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60847/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3242. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will review the fees payable to dentists under the dental treatment services scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60847/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2627asked

2627. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost to the State to date of the interim arrangement for the provision of coronial post-mortems at University Hospital Waterford by locum pathologists sourced from the UK; the breakdown of costs relating to professional fees, flights, accommodation, transport and agency or contractual charges; and the projected annual cost if the arrangement continues. [63901/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2627. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost to the State to date of the interim arrangement for the provision of coronial post-mortems at University Hospital Waterford by locum pathologists sourced from the UK; the breakdown of costs relating to professional fees, flights, accommodation, transport and agency or contractual charges; and the projected annual cost if the arrangement continues. [63901/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2626asked

2626. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to correspondence from this Deputy, if he has reviewed the continued operation of the IPAS contract at a location (details supplied) following the determination by An Coimisiún Pleanála that the change of use constitutes development and is not exempted development; if he is satisfied that continued State funding of the facility is appropriate in these circumstances; and if he will now consider terminating the contract. [63903/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2626. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to correspondence from this Deputy, if he has reviewed the continued operation of the IPAS contract at a location (details supplied) following the determination by An Coimisiún Pleanála that the change of use constitutes development and is not exempted development; if he is satisfied that continued State funding of the facility is appropriate in these circumstances; and if he will now consider terminating the contract. [63903/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1728asked

1728. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the specific protections that will be introduced under the new oversight framework, following the transfer of functions of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, to relieve vulnerable homeowners, particularly older age pensioners, from the lifelong financial burden of paying private OMC service fees for basic infrastructure that should fall under the remit of a local council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60452/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1728. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the specific protections that will be introduced under the new oversight framework, following the transfer of functions of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, to relieve vulnerable homeowners, particularly older age pensioners, from the lifelong financial burden of paying private OMC service fees for basic infrastructure that should fall under the remit of a local council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60452/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1727asked

1727. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the legislative scope following the transfer of functions of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 will grant his Department the statutory powers to retroactively reform or override legacy planning loopholes exploited by developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60443/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1727. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the legislative scope following the transfer of functions of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 will grant his Department the statutory powers to retroactively reform or override legacy planning loopholes exploited by developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60443/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1725asked

1725. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department’s upcoming statutory review of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, following the formal transfer of functions, will explicitly address the systemic issue of managed estates that cannot be "taken in charge" by local authorities due to restrictive conditions embedded in their original planning permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60437/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1725. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department’s upcoming statutory review of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, following the formal transfer of functions, will explicitly address the systemic issue of managed estates that cannot be "taken in charge" by local authorities due to restrictive conditions embedded in their original planning permissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60437/26]