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Question· writtenPQ 990asked

990. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the national palliative care strategy is being implemented in County Longford; whether targets for bed provision and staffing levels are being met; and the plans to expand palliative care services in line with population needs [14477/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

990. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the national palliative care strategy is being implemented in County Longford; whether targets for bed provision and staffing levels are being met; and the plans to expand palliative care services in line with population needs [14477/26]

Question· writtenPQ 989asked

989. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the most recent assessment of demand for palliative care beds in Longford and Westmeath; how many patients are currently on waiting lists for palliative care in the area; and the measures being taken to ensure that patient needs are met promptly [14476/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

989. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the most recent assessment of demand for palliative care beds in Longford and Westmeath; how many patients are currently on waiting lists for palliative care in the area; and the measures being taken to ensure that patient needs are met promptly [14476/26]

Question· writtenPQ 988asked

988. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated for palliative care provision in County Longford for 2026; whether funding is specifically earmarked for increasing capacity at Saint Joseph’s Care Centre; and whether additional staff will be recruited to support new beds. [14475/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

988. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated for palliative care provision in County Longford for 2026; whether funding is specifically earmarked for increasing capacity at Saint Joseph’s Care Centre; and whether additional staff will be recruited to support new beds. [14475/26]

Question· writtenPQ 987asked

987. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has plans to provide additional palliative care beds in County Longford; if so, the number of beds planned; and the timeline for provision of at least five additional palliative care beds at St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford. [14474/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

987. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has plans to provide additional palliative care beds in County Longford; if so, the number of beds planned; and the timeline for provision of at least five additional palliative care beds at St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford. [14474/26]

Question· writtenPQ 985asked

985. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether a fully resourced commissioning structure with named accountable leads exists for inpatient CAMHS services at Linn Dara and the NCH unit; the formal governance arrangements and reporting structures that are in place; and how operational and regulatory compliance will be assured during the opening and transition period. [14462/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

985. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether a fully resourced commissioning structure with named accountable leads exists for inpatient CAMHS services at Linn Dara and the NCH unit; the formal governance arrangements and reporting structures that are in place; and how operational and regulatory compliance will be assured during the opening and transition period. [14462/26]

Question· writtenPQ 984asked

984. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the evidence supporting claims that reduced inpatient activity reflects improved community CAMHS provision, including data on referrals, displaced activity into paediatric wards, emergency admissions, or situations where referrals are not made due to limited inpatient capacity. [14461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

984. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the evidence supporting claims that reduced inpatient activity reflects improved community CAMHS provision, including data on referrals, displaced activity into paediatric wards, emergency admissions, or situations where referrals are not made due to limited inpatient capacity. [14461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 983asked

983. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE can provide detailed, up-to-date data on the number of CAMHS inpatient beds available nationally; the number of beds currently operational versus registered capacity; referrals received and admissions granted for 2022–2025; and any unregulated or alternative placements made due to capacity constraints [14460/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

983. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE can provide detailed, up-to-date data on the number of CAMHS inpatient beds available nationally; the number of beds currently operational versus registered capacity; referrals received and admissions granted for 2022–2025; and any unregulated or alternative placements made due to capacity constraints [14460/26]

Question· writtenPQ 982asked

982. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which safe, regulated inpatient CAMHS capacity will be maintained during 2026 as services transition from St. Vincent’s adolescent inpatient unit to Linn Dara and the NCH unit; the contingency measures in place if staffing or commissioning timelines slip; and the way in which continuity will be monitored. [14459/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

982. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which safe, regulated inpatient CAMHS capacity will be maintained during 2026 as services transition from St. Vincent’s adolescent inpatient unit to Linn Dara and the NCH unit; the contingency measures in place if staffing or commissioning timelines slip; and the way in which continuity will be monitored. [14459/26]

Question· writtenPQ 980asked

980. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels at Linn Dara approved centre; the number of additional nurses, doctors, and multidisciplinary staff required to restore the centre to its registered capacity of 24 CAMHS beds; the recruitment campaigns currently active; and the timeline to achieve safe and fully staffed operation. [14457/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

980. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels at Linn Dara approved centre; the number of additional nurses, doctors, and multidisciplinary staff required to restore the centre to its registered capacity of 24 CAMHS beds; the recruitment campaigns currently active; and the timeline to achieve safe and fully staffed operation. [14457/26]

Question· writtenPQ 968asked

968. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting admission to the Central Mental Hospital; the average waiting time for admission over the past 12 months; the longest current waiting time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14248/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

968. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting admission to the Central Mental Hospital; the average waiting time for admission over the past 12 months; the longest current waiting time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14248/26]

Question· writtenPQ 967asked

967. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the total approved bed capacity of the Central Mental Hospital; the current number of operational beds; the current occupancy level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

967. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the total approved bed capacity of the Central Mental Hospital; the current number of operational beds; the current occupancy level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14247/26]

Question· writtenPQ 765asked

765. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of individuals engaged in repeated self-harm in the latest reporting period; and the specific support services (including psychological and counselling services) that are provided to support these prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14569/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

765. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of individuals engaged in repeated self-harm in the latest reporting period; and the specific support services (including psychological and counselling services) that are provided to support these prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14569/26]

Question· writtenPQ 764asked

764. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the protocols that are in place for comprehensive screening of mental health and self-harm risk at committal, including ADHD and autism; and how continuity of care is ensured for those who repeatedly self-harm or are transferred or released. [14568/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

764. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the protocols that are in place for comprehensive screening of mental health and self-harm risk at committal, including ADHD and autism; and how continuity of care is ensured for those who repeatedly self-harm or are transferred or released. [14568/26]

Question· writtenPQ 763asked

763. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the rate of self-harm among female prisoners compared to male prisoners in the most recent Irish Prison Service self-harm assessment data. [14567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

763. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the rate of self-harm among female prisoners compared to male prisoners in the most recent Irish Prison Service self-harm assessment data. [14567/26]

Question· writtenPQ 762asked

762. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the most recent statistics on the number and rate of self-harm episodes recorded in Irish prisons, broken down by gender and prison estate. [14566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

762. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the most recent statistics on the number and rate of self-harm episodes recorded in Irish prisons, broken down by gender and prison estate. [14566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

524. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports and interventions in place for children who require SEN placements but live outside the catchment area of schools with available SEN classes; and whether additional funding or provisions are being considered to ensure equitable access. [14424/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

524. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports and interventions in place for children who require SEN placements but live outside the catchment area of schools with available SEN classes; and whether additional funding or provisions are being considered to ensure equitable access. [14424/26]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

523. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the NCSE can provide accurate, up-to-date data on the number of SEN class places available nationally; if not, the reason for this lack of data; and the steps being taken to improve transparency and accessibility of such information for parents and schools. [14423/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

523. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the NCSE can provide accurate, up-to-date data on the number of SEN class places available nationally; if not, the reason for this lack of data; and the steps being taken to improve transparency and accessibility of such information for parents and schools. [14423/26]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

522. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria and provision for one-to-one support in mainstream classes for children with additional needs; the number of children currently receiving such support; and whether there are plans to expand this support to ensure inclusion for children who cannot access a dedicated SEN class. [14422/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

522. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria and provision for one-to-one support in mainstream classes for children with additional needs; the number of children currently receiving such support; and whether there are plans to expand this support to ensure inclusion for children who cannot access a dedicated SEN class. [14422/26]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who have been refused a place in an SEN class due to oversubscription, broken down by county; whether waiting lists are maintained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14421/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

521. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who have been refused a place in an SEN class due to oversubscription, broken down by county; whether waiting lists are maintained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14421/26]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of special education needs class places available in primary and post-primary schools in Westmeath in the current school year; and the number of places that remain unfilled; and the measures are being taken to ensure sufficient SEN places for children outside of their catchment area. [14420/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

520. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of special education needs class places available in primary and post-primary schools in Westmeath in the current school year; and the number of places that remain unfilled; and the measures are being taken to ensure sufficient SEN places for children outside of their catchment area. [14420/26]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of special education needs class places available in primary and post-primary schools nationally in the current school year; and the number of places that remain unfilled; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient SEN places for children outside of their catchment area. [14419/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

519. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of special education needs class places available in primary and post-primary schools nationally in the current school year; and the number of places that remain unfilled; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient SEN places for children outside of their catchment area. [14419/26]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

512. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure autism classes are adequately resourced and staffed with appropriately trained personnel; and whether inspections assess specialist knowledge and implementation of evidence-based supports. [14368/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

512. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure autism classes are adequately resourced and staffed with appropriately trained personnel; and whether inspections assess specialist knowledge and implementation of evidence-based supports. [14368/26]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

511. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children recorded as experiencing school refusal where autism, ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions are identified as contributing factors; and the targeted supports available to such children and their families. [14367/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

511. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children recorded as experiencing school refusal where autism, ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions are identified as contributing factors; and the targeted supports available to such children and their families. [14367/26]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

510. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current number of psychologists employed by NEPS; the average waiting time for assessment; the number of schools limited to a capped number of referrals per year; and the steps being taken to expand NEPS capacity to ensure timely assessments for younger children. [14366/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

510. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current number of psychologists employed by NEPS; the average waiting time for assessment; the number of schools limited to a capped number of referrals per year; and the steps being taken to expand NEPS capacity to ensure timely assessments for younger children. [14366/26]

Question· writtenPQ 509asked

509. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary and post-primary teachers who completed NCSE “Introduction to Autism” training in each of the past three years; the number who applied but did not receive a place; and whether additional training dates and capacity will be provided. [14365/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

509. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary and post-primary teachers who completed NCSE “Introduction to Autism” training in each of the past three years; the number who applied but did not receive a place; and whether additional training dates and capacity will be provided. [14365/26]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

508. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether mandatory specialist autism training is required for all teachers and principals in schools operating autism classes; if not, the reason for same; and whether she will commit to introducing mandatory, up-to-date training for all staff working in autism classes. [14364/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

508. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether mandatory specialist autism training is required for all teachers and principals in schools operating autism classes; if not, the reason for same; and whether she will commit to introducing mandatory, up-to-date training for all staff working in autism classes. [14364/26]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to immediately address the ongoing failures at the Central Mental Hospital, where patients continue to experience unacceptable conditions including heating system malfunctions and service deficiencies; to provide a clear timeline by which all necessary repairs and operational improvements will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13487/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

569. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to immediately address the ongoing failures at the Central Mental Hospital, where patients continue to experience unacceptable conditions including heating system malfunctions and service deficiencies; to provide a clear timeline by which all necessary repairs and operational improvements will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13487/26]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

531. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide the latest figures for the number of children currently awaiting an assessment of need, per RHA, in tabular form, at the end of January 2026. [13727/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

531. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide the latest figures for the number of children currently awaiting an assessment of need, per RHA, in tabular form, at the end of January 2026. [13727/26]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide, with respect to the 2026/27 academic year, a full list of schools in Longford-Westmeath that have been sanctioned by the NCSE and her Department to open new ASD classrooms; the timeframe for delivery for each one; the status of each; to outline the supports that will be put in place to ensure these classes are operational in a timely manner. [13544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

317. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide, with respect to the 2026/27 academic year, a full list of schools in Longford-Westmeath that have been sanctioned by the NCSE and her Department to open new ASD classrooms; the timeframe for delivery for each one; the status of each; to outline the supports that will be put in place to ensure these classes are operational in a timely manner. [13544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) has not been included on the recently published school building list, despite the school having worked with her Department for six years on a new build project, and having progressed to planning permission; the current status and expected timeline for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12970/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2026

63. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) has not been included on the recently published school building list, despite the school having worked with her Department for six years on a new build project, and having progressed to planning permission; the current status and expected timeline for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12970/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1188asked

1188. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients presenting to each accident and emergency department, per county, with mental health issues; and the number of those admitted to a mental health unit, by month for 2025, in tabular from. [12549/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1188. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients presenting to each accident and emergency department, per county, with mental health issues; and the number of those admitted to a mental health unit, by month for 2025, in tabular from. [12549/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1187asked

1187. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of mental health service users in Mullingar Regional Hospital; the number of repeat visits to Mullingar Regional Hospital accident and emergency department; the number of times they were admitted to the mental health unit; and the number of times they were sent home, by month for 2025. [12548/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1187. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of mental health service users in Mullingar Regional Hospital; the number of repeat visits to Mullingar Regional Hospital accident and emergency department; the number of times they were admitted to the mental health unit; and the number of times they were sent home, by month for 2025. [12548/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1184asked

1184. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have received an enhanced medical card from the Magdalene restorative justice ex-gratia scheme in each year since its establishment [12442/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1184. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have received an enhanced medical card from the Magdalene restorative justice ex-gratia scheme in each year since its establishment [12442/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1113asked

1113. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting cardiology surgery at the cardiology department at the Mater Hospital; the types of surgeries being awaited; the current waiting times for patients to receive cardiology surgery. [12059/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1113. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting cardiology surgery at the cardiology department at the Mater Hospital; the types of surgeries being awaited; the current waiting times for patients to receive cardiology surgery. [12059/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1111asked

1111. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant WTE nurse vacancies currently at Mullingar Regional Hospital; the expected timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form. [12057/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1111. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant WTE nurse vacancies currently at Mullingar Regional Hospital; the expected timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form. [12057/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1051asked

1051. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of patients presenting to hospital accident and emergency departments (details supplied) with mental health issues; and the number of those who were admitted to mental health units, by month for 2025. [11613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1051. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of patients presenting to hospital accident and emergency departments (details supplied) with mental health issues; and the number of those who were admitted to mental health units, by month for 2025. [11613/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1017asked

1017. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any product or services purchased from Australia by her Department in 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by description and amount paid. [12062/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1017. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any product or services purchased from Australia by her Department in 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by description and amount paid. [12062/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1016asked

1016. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any product or services purchased from the USA by her Department in 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by description and amount paid. [12061/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

1016. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any product or services purchased from the USA by her Department in 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by description and amount paid. [12061/26]

Question· writtenPQ 902asked

902. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of unmarked Garda cars and unmarked vans attached to Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 10 February 2026, in tabular form. [12064/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

902. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of unmarked Garda cars and unmarked vans attached to Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 10 February 2026, in tabular form. [12064/26]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of female qualified horticulturists employed by the OPW as of 10 February 2026, in tabular form. [12065/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

527. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of female qualified horticulturists employed by the OPW as of 10 February 2026, in tabular form. [12065/26]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

505. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been achieved so far on the construction of a new Garda dog training centre; when this project will move to the next stage of works. [12063/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

505. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been achieved so far on the construction of a new Garda dog training centre; when this project will move to the next stage of works. [12063/26]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

445. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 2415 of 13 January 2026, if he accepts road traffic deaths and serious injuries as a public health harm requiring surveillance; if his Department will collect, analyse and use road-traffic collision and fatality statistics for population health improvement; if he and his Department will engage with the Minister for Health to support and expedite the routine use and publication of this data as a public health concern for preventing injuries and deaths; and to outline any meetings held or planned, actions taken and a timeline for same. [12929/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

445. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 2415 of 13 January 2026, if he accepts road traffic deaths and serious injuries as a public health harm requiring surveillance; if his Department will collect, analyse and use road-traffic collision and fatality statistics for population health improvement; if he and his Department will engage with the Minister for Health to support and expedite the routine use and publication of this data as a public health concern for preventing injuries and deaths; and to outline any meetings held or planned, actions taken and a timeline for same. [12929/26]