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Question· writtenPQ 456asked

456. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that employment offers made to approximately 20 newly qualified nurses, many of whom completed their nursing degrees in Castlebar and were placed highly on recruitment panels, for positions at Mayo University Hospital have been withdrawn; the reason for the withdrawal of these offers; whether the withdrawal is due to funding constraints and a requirement for additional Department of Health approval before the posts can be filled; the steps being taken to secure the necessary approval and funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75113/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

456. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that employment offers made to approximately 20 newly qualified nurses, many of whom completed their nursing degrees in Castlebar and were placed highly on recruitment panels, for positions at Mayo University Hospital have been withdrawn; the reason for the withdrawal of these offers; whether the withdrawal is due to funding constraints and a requirement for additional Department of Health approval before the posts can be filled; the steps being taken to secure the necessary approval and funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75113/26]

Question· writtenPQ 455asked

455. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the withdrawal of employment offers made to approximately 20 newly qualified nurses who studied nursing in Castlebar and were highly placed on recruitment panels; the reason these positions in Mayo University Hospital have now been withdrawn due to funding constraints; whether additional Department of Health approval is required before the posts can be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75114/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

455. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the withdrawal of employment offers made to approximately 20 newly qualified nurses who studied nursing in Castlebar and were highly placed on recruitment panels; the reason these positions in Mayo University Hospital have now been withdrawn due to funding constraints; whether additional Department of Health approval is required before the posts can be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75114/26]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns raised by a patient (details supplied) and their family regarding alleged inaccuracies in medical records provided by University Hospital Galway following treatment for serious injuries sustained in August 2025; whether a review of the accuracy of those records will be undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74978/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

406. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns raised by a patient (details supplied) and their family regarding alleged inaccuracies in medical records provided by University Hospital Galway following treatment for serious injuries sustained in August 2025; whether a review of the accuracy of those records will be undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74978/26]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will request the HSE and University Hospital Galway to confirm that all medical records relating to a patient (details supplied) have been released under data protection legislation; whether outstanding documentation, including records relating to neurology treatment on 30 September 2025, has been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74979/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

405. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will request the HSE and University Hospital Galway to confirm that all medical records relating to a patient (details supplied) have been released under data protection legislation; whether outstanding documentation, including records relating to neurology treatment on 30 September 2025, has been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74979/26]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will facilitate a meeting (details supplied) to address concerns regarding alleged inaccuracies and omissions in records held by University Hospital Galway; when a formal response to the complaint can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74980/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

404. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will facilitate a meeting (details supplied) to address concerns regarding alleged inaccuracies and omissions in records held by University Hospital Galway; when a formal response to the complaint can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74980/26]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the case of a child in County Mayo (details supplied) who has been waiting in excess of three years for clinical psychology services and over one year since an assessment of need application was submitted; the reason the child's assessment of need has not yet been completed; the reason a maternity-leave clinical psychology vacancy in the Mayo area has not been filled; the measures being taken to address severe staffing shortages in children's disability network teams in County Mayo; and when this child can expect to receive an assessment of need. [75027/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

397. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the case of a child in County Mayo (details supplied) who has been waiting in excess of three years for clinical psychology services and over one year since an assessment of need application was submitted; the reason the child's assessment of need has not yet been completed; the reason a maternity-leave clinical psychology vacancy in the Mayo area has not been filled; the measures being taken to address severe staffing shortages in children's disability network teams in County Mayo; and when this child can expect to receive an assessment of need. [75027/26]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health her views on workers entering the public health service with substantial relevant experience in the private healthcare sector that can be required to commence employment at or close to the first point of the HSE pay scale despite having many years of experience performing comparable duties; whether she accepts that such arrangements may be viewed as inequitable and may act as a disincentive for experienced healthcare workers to join or remain within the public health service; if she will review the arrangements for recognising prior service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74593/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

209. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health her views on workers entering the public health service with substantial relevant experience in the private healthcare sector that can be required to commence employment at or close to the first point of the HSE pay scale despite having many years of experience performing comparable duties; whether she accepts that such arrangements may be viewed as inequitable and may act as a disincentive for experienced healthcare workers to join or remain within the public health service; if she will review the arrangements for recognising prior service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74593/26]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the policy applied by the HSE regarding the recognition of previous service in private healthcare settings for the purpose of salary placement on HSE pay scales; specifically, whether experience gained as a healthcare assistant in a private healthcare facility is taken into account when determining the incremental point on appointment to an equivalent role within the public health service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74590/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

198. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the policy applied by the HSE regarding the recognition of previous service in private healthcare settings for the purpose of salary placement on HSE pay scales; specifically, whether experience gained as a healthcare assistant in a private healthcare facility is taken into account when determining the incremental point on appointment to an equivalent role within the public health service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74590/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of requests received by the HSE in each of the past three years seeking recognition of prior private sector healthcare experience for incremental credit purposes; the number approved and refused; whether there is an appeals mechanism available to employees who believe their previous experience has not been properly recognised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74591/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

197. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of requests received by the HSE in each of the past three years seeking recognition of prior private sector healthcare experience for incremental credit purposes; the number approved and refused; whether there is an appeals mechanism available to employees who believe their previous experience has not been properly recognised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74591/26]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that workers entering the public health service with substantial relevant experience in the private healthcare sector can be required to commence employment at or close to the first point of the HSE pay scale despite having many years of experience performing comparable duties; whether she accepts that such arrangements may be viewed as inequitable and may act as a disincentive for experienced healthcare workers to join or remain within the public health service; if she will review the arrangements for recognising prior service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74592/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

196. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that workers entering the public health service with substantial relevant experience in the private healthcare sector can be required to commence employment at or close to the first point of the HSE pay scale despite having many years of experience performing comparable duties; whether she accepts that such arrangements may be viewed as inequitable and may act as a disincentive for experienced healthcare workers to join or remain within the public health service; if she will review the arrangements for recognising prior service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74592/26]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a child in County Mayo (details supplied) is facing an estimated four-year wait for an assessment of need (AON); the measures being taken to address the excessive delays in accessing statutory assessments; and the current waiting times for AON assessments in County Mayo. [74556/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

159. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a child in County Mayo (details supplied) is facing an estimated four-year wait for an assessment of need (AON); the measures being taken to address the excessive delays in accessing statutory assessments; and the current waiting times for AON assessments in County Mayo. [74556/26]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the supports available in County Mayo for older adults who are profoundly deaf, including access to social work and community resource services; and the way in which these services are reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of service users. [74632/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

147. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the supports available in County Mayo for older adults who are profoundly deaf, including access to social work and community resource services; and the way in which these services are reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of service users. [74632/26]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the level of State funding provided to Chime in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the services Chime provides in County Mayo under its funding arrangements; and the number of staff delivering these services in the county. [74630/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

146. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the level of State funding provided to Chime in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the services Chime provides in County Mayo under its funding arrangements; and the number of staff delivering these services in the county. [74630/26]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the level of State funding provided to the Irish Deaf Society by her Department and the agencies under its remit in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the services the society provides in County Mayo. [74631/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

145. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the level of State funding provided to the Irish Deaf Society by her Department and the agencies under its remit in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the services the society provides in County Mayo. [74631/26]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if the once-off €500 dost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027 will be paid to people who received disability allowance but have since moved to the State pension on reaching 66 years given that the additional costs of their disability continue; and if he will consider extending the payment to this group. [74633/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

101. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if the once-off €500 dost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027 will be paid to people who received disability allowance but have since moved to the State pension on reaching 66 years given that the additional costs of their disability continue; and if he will consider extending the payment to this group. [74633/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1091asked

1091. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if guidance exists regarding the provision of written discharge information to patients following hospital treatment or surgery; whether all patients are entitled to receive written discharge notes setting out their follow-up care, medication requirements and wound care instructions; and if she will outline the measures being taken to ensure that patients, particularly those recovering from anaesthetic effects and those attending hospital without a family member or support person, receive clear written discharge information prior to leaving hospital. [74049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1091. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if guidance exists regarding the provision of written discharge information to patients following hospital treatment or surgery; whether all patients are entitled to receive written discharge notes setting out their follow-up care, medication requirements and wound care instructions; and if she will outline the measures being taken to ensure that patients, particularly those recovering from anaesthetic effects and those attending hospital without a family member or support person, receive clear written discharge information prior to leaving hospital. [74049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1082asked

1082. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding the use of stem cell therapies for orthopaedic conditions, including knee injuries and degenerative joint conditions; the hospitals, clinics or healthcare facilities, whether public or private, that currently provide stem cell-based orthopaedic procedures; whether such treatments are available through the HSE or publicly funded hospitals; the evidence base and regulatory framework governing the use of stem cell therapies in orthopaedics; whether referrals can be made through public orthopaedic services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74158/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1082. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding the use of stem cell therapies for orthopaedic conditions, including knee injuries and degenerative joint conditions; the hospitals, clinics or healthcare facilities, whether public or private, that currently provide stem cell-based orthopaedic procedures; whether such treatments are available through the HSE or publicly funded hospitals; the evidence base and regulatory framework governing the use of stem cell therapies in orthopaedics; whether referrals can be made through public orthopaedic services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74158/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1076asked

1076. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance, having regard to the written commitment issued by the National Director of HSE National Services and Schemes on 29 August 2025 that advance notice and published guidance would be provided for future changes to CBD processes and that a fair and reasonable transition period would apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74187/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1076. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance, having regard to the written commitment issued by the National Director of HSE National Services and Schemes on 29 August 2025 that advance notice and published guidance would be provided for future changes to CBD processes and that a fair and reasonable transition period would apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74187/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1073asked

1073. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and the way in which applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed while some lipoedema applications submitted in 2025 and early 2026 remain outstanding. [74189/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1073. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and the way in which applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed while some lipoedema applications submitted in 2025 and early 2026 remain outstanding. [74189/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1072asked

1072. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for reimbursement relating to lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive that are currently outstanding, broken down by month of receipt from October 2025 to date; the number currently awaiting administrative processing, clinical review or clinical advice respectively; the number processed and reimbursed during the same period; and the current average and longest processing time for such applications. [74188/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1072. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for reimbursement relating to lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive that are currently outstanding, broken down by month of receipt from October 2025 to date; the number currently awaiting administrative processing, clinical review or clinical advice respectively; the number processed and reimbursed during the same period; and the current average and longest processing time for such applications. [74188/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1068asked

1068. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether there has been any change since 29 August 2025 to the assessment, processing or reimbursement of applications relating to the treatment of lipoedema under the cross border healthcare directive; whether standard applications for treatment of the limbs under the Z01B code are now routinely being referred for clinical review; the date on which any such change was introduced; the person or body that authorised the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74185/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1068. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether there has been any change since 29 August 2025 to the assessment, processing or reimbursement of applications relating to the treatment of lipoedema under the cross border healthcare directive; whether standard applications for treatment of the limbs under the Z01B code are now routinely being referred for clinical review; the date on which any such change was introduced; the person or body that authorised the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74185/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1057asked

1057. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the cross border healthcare directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; the number of applications affected; the anticipated timeframe for resolving the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74186/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1057. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the cross border healthcare directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; the number of applications affected; the anticipated timeframe for resolving the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74186/26]

Question· writtenPQ 996asked

996. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing a standardised national information and support pack for all patients diagnosed with a brain tumour, which contains information on diagnosis, treatment pathways, counselling services, patient advocacy organisations, financial supports, rehabilitation services and family supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73954/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

996. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing a standardised national information and support pack for all patients diagnosed with a brain tumour, which contains information on diagnosis, treatment pathways, counselling services, patient advocacy organisations, financial supports, rehabilitation services and family supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73954/26]

Question· writtenPQ 993asked

993. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the information and support currently provided to patients at the point of diagnosis of a brain tumour in acute hospitals; whether national guidance exists in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73956/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

993. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the information and support currently provided to patients at the point of diagnosis of a brain tumour in acute hospitals; whether national guidance exists in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73956/26]

Question· writtenPQ 991asked

991. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the psychological, psycho-oncology and counselling supports available to individuals diagnosed with brain tumours and their families; the measures being taken to improve access to such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73957/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

991. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the psychological, psycho-oncology and counselling supports available to individuals diagnosed with brain tumours and their families; the measures being taken to improve access to such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73957/26]

Question· writtenPQ 984asked

984. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether patients diagnosed with a brain tumour are routinely provided with a named healthcare professional or support contact to assist them with information, referrals and follow-up care; if not, whether consideration will be given to introducing such a service nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73959/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

984. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether patients diagnosed with a brain tumour are routinely provided with a named healthcare professional or support contact to assist them with information, referrals and follow-up care; if not, whether consideration will be given to introducing such a service nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73959/26]

Question· writtenPQ 981asked

981. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether the national cancer control programme has examined the introduction of a dedicated support pathway for patients diagnosed with brain tumours, including information resources, rehabilitation supports, family supports and signposting to relevant patient organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73960/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

981. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether the national cancer control programme has examined the introduction of a dedicated support pathway for patients diagnosed with brain tumours, including information resources, rehabilitation supports, family supports and signposting to relevant patient organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73960/26]

Question· writtenPQ 642asked

642. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the financial disadvantage faced by retired CIÉ pensioners who pay USC on their occupational pensions but do not have access to a range of supports available to State pension recipients, including the living alone increase and certain medical and household benefits; whether he considers this equitable; and if he will consider introducing measures to address this anomaly. [73553/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

642. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the financial disadvantage faced by retired CIÉ pensioners who pay USC on their occupational pensions but do not have access to a range of supports available to State pension recipients, including the living alone increase and certain medical and household benefits; whether he considers this equitable; and if he will consider introducing measures to address this anomaly. [73553/26]

Question· writtenPQ 630asked

630. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason recipients of disablement benefit are excluded from eligibility for the cost of disability payment while recipients of other long-term disability payments are included; the rationale for this distinction; and if he will consider extending eligibility for the cost of disability payment to people in receipt of disablement benefit, many of whom have long-term disabilities and incur significant additional disability-related costs. [73890/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

630. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason recipients of disablement benefit are excluded from eligibility for the cost of disability payment while recipients of other long-term disability payments are included; the rationale for this distinction; and if he will consider extending eligibility for the cost of disability payment to people in receipt of disablement benefit, many of whom have long-term disabilities and incur significant additional disability-related costs. [73890/26]

Question· writtenPQ 591asked

591. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing units secured under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2024, broken down by local authority and by year; the number of those units that were agreed as social housing, affordable purchase, and cost rental; the number of those agreed units, under each category, that have been completed and delivered to occupation; the number of Part V agreements, by local authority, that remain unresolved or under negotiation more than 12 months after the grant of planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73936/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

591. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing units secured under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2024, broken down by local authority and by year; the number of those units that were agreed as social housing, affordable purchase, and cost rental; the number of those agreed units, under each category, that have been completed and delivered to occupation; the number of Part V agreements, by local authority, that remain unresolved or under negotiation more than 12 months after the grant of planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73936/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport in light of recent statements (details supplied) regarding the economic and freight benefits of expanded rail connectivity along the western seaboard, whether he will reconsider the long-term case for completion of the western rail corridor to Sligo. [73453/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

273. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport in light of recent statements (details supplied) regarding the economic and freight benefits of expanded rail connectivity along the western seaboard, whether he will reconsider the long-term case for completion of the western rail corridor to Sligo. [73453/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has undertaken, or intends to undertake, an assessment of the freight, logistics and port connectivity opportunities that could arise from completion of the western rail corridor to Sligo, including potential links with Shannon Foynes port and the port of Waterford. [73451/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

272. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has undertaken, or intends to undertake, an assessment of the freight, logistics and port connectivity opportunities that could arise from completion of the western rail corridor to Sligo, including potential links with Shannon Foynes port and the port of Waterford. [73451/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department intends to preserve the existing rail alignment between Collooney and Claremorris so as not to prejudice the possible future restoration of rail services along the western rail corridor to Sligo. [73450/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

271. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department intends to preserve the existing rail alignment between Collooney and Claremorris so as not to prejudice the possible future restoration of rail services along the western rail corridor to Sligo. [73450/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether the potential role of Sligo port in supporting offshore wind operations and maintenance activities has been considered as part of an assessment of the western rail corridor, beyond Claremorris. [73448/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

270. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether the potential role of Sligo port in supporting offshore wind operations and maintenance activities has been considered as part of an assessment of the western rail corridor, beyond Claremorris. [73448/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the current status of the Statutory Instrument required to implement the agreed reforms to the CIÉ pension scheme; when he expects the Statutory Instrument to be signed and commenced; the reason for the delay in completing the process; and when approximately 2,000 affected CIÉ pensioners can expect to receive the pension increases approved under the 2025 agreement. [73551/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

268. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the current status of the Statutory Instrument required to implement the agreed reforms to the CIÉ pension scheme; when he expects the Statutory Instrument to be signed and commenced; the reason for the delay in completing the process; and when approximately 2,000 affected CIÉ pensioners can expect to receive the pension increases approved under the 2025 agreement. [73551/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether pensioners will receive arrears of the pension increases due from the date on which the agreement was approved by members in 2025; if not, the basis on which arrears are being excluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73552/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

267. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether pensioners will receive arrears of the pension increases due from the date on which the agreement was approved by members in 2025; if not, the basis on which arrears are being excluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73552/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason the agreed pension increases for retired CIÉ pensioners have not yet been paid, given that Ministerial approval for the revised pension arrangements was reportedly granted in June 2026; whether the payment of these increases is contingent on the signing of the required Statutory Instrument; if so, the specific legal basis for this requirement; and the reason 2,000 pensioners continue to be denied the agreed increase pending completion of the Statutory Instrument process. [73554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

266. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason the agreed pension increases for retired CIÉ pensioners have not yet been paid, given that Ministerial approval for the revised pension arrangements was reportedly granted in June 2026; whether the payment of these increases is contingent on the signing of the required Statutory Instrument; if so, the specific legal basis for this requirement; and the reason 2,000 pensioners continue to be denied the agreed increase pending completion of the Statutory Instrument process. [73554/26]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

530. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young people with type 1 diabetes who have transitioned from domiciliary care allowance to disability allowance in each of the past three years; if his Department has examined the financial impact on families arising from the cessation of DCA at age 16; and if he will outline any proposals under consideration to support families caring for young people with lifelong conditions such as type 1 diabetes during this transition. [73322/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

530. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young people with type 1 diabetes who have transitioned from domiciliary care allowance to disability allowance in each of the past three years; if his Department has examined the financial impact on families arising from the cessation of DCA at age 16; and if he will outline any proposals under consideration to support families caring for young people with lifelong conditions such as type 1 diabetes during this transition. [73322/26]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the eligibility criteria for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) in respect of children with type 1 diabetes who reach the age of 16 years; if he acknowledges that the condition requires ongoing intensive daily management and supervision beyond age 16; and if he will consider extending DCA eligibility to age 18 for those affected. [73323/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

529. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the eligibility criteria for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) in respect of children with type 1 diabetes who reach the age of 16 years; if he acknowledges that the condition requires ongoing intensive daily management and supervision beyond age 16; and if he will consider extending DCA eligibility to age 18 for those affected. [73323/26]

Question· writtenPQ 759asked

759. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent and temporary nursing positions currently approved and available within Galway University Hospitals and associated HSE services for newly qualified nurses graduating in 2026; the number of graduates awaiting placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73310/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

759. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent and temporary nursing positions currently approved and available within Galway University Hospitals and associated HSE services for newly qualified nurses graduating in 2026; the number of graduates awaiting placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73310/26]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that newly qualified nursing graduates in Galway who had accepted nursing positions and were due to commence induction in October 2026 were subsequently informed that the planned induction would not proceed; the reasons for this decision; the circumstances that led to the change in recruitment arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73311/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

758. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that newly qualified nursing graduates in Galway who had accepted nursing positions and were due to commence induction in October 2026 were subsequently informed that the planned induction would not proceed; the reasons for this decision; the circumstances that led to the change in recruitment arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73311/26]

Question· writtenPQ 757asked

757. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department and the HSE to ensure that newly qualified nurses can secure employment within the public health service on graduation; whether additional posts are being approved to facilitate the recruitment of 2026 nursing graduates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73312/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

757. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department and the HSE to ensure that newly qualified nurses can secure employment within the public health service on graduation; whether additional posts are being approved to facilitate the recruitment of 2026 nursing graduates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73312/26]

Question· writtenPQ 755asked

755. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent pharmacists employed at Mayo University Hospital, by grade and specialty area; the approved staffing complement for each grade; the number of vacant posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73119/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

755. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent pharmacists employed at Mayo University Hospital, by grade and specialty area; the approved staffing complement for each grade; the number of vacant posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73119/26]

Question· writtenPQ 753asked

753. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent pharmacists employed in each Model 3 and Model 4 hospital; the ratio of pharmacists to inpatient beds in each hospital; the way in which Mayo University Hospital compares with the national average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73122/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

753. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent pharmacists employed in each Model 3 and Model 4 hospital; the ratio of pharmacists to inpatient beds in each hospital; the way in which Mayo University Hospital compares with the national average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73122/26]

Question· writtenPQ 745asked

745. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether dedicated pharmacy services are provided to surgical wards at Mayo University Hospital; the way in which this compares with other Model 3 and Model 4 hospitals; whether the HSE considers this level of provision adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

745. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether dedicated pharmacy services are provided to surgical wards at Mayo University Hospital; the way in which this compares with other Model 3 and Model 4 hospitals; whether the HSE considers this level of provision adequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 744asked

744. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent pharmacists assigned to paediatric services at Mayo University Hospital; and the number assigned to paediatric services in each Model 3 and Model 4 hospital that provides inpatient paediatric care, in tabular form. [73125/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

744. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent pharmacists assigned to paediatric services at Mayo University Hospital; and the number assigned to paediatric services in each Model 3 and Model 4 hospital that provides inpatient paediatric care, in tabular form. [73125/26]