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Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to improve health care of all patients in County Kerry by ensuring University Hospital Kerry is fully operational all year round, including Saturdays, Sundays and on Bank Holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71162/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

589. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to improve health care of all patients in County Kerry by ensuring University Hospital Kerry is fully operational all year round, including Saturdays, Sundays and on Bank Holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71162/25]

Question· writtenPQ 576asked

576. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements that apply to officials, clinicians, and advisors involved in drafting the new Model of Care for gender healthcare; whether these declarations will be published for transparency; and the steps her Department is taking to ensure independence from advocacy organisations, external interest groups, or service-provider influence. [71079/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

576. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements that apply to officials, clinicians, and advisors involved in drafting the new Model of Care for gender healthcare; whether these declarations will be published for transparency; and the steps her Department is taking to ensure independence from advocacy organisations, external interest groups, or service-provider influence. [71079/25]

Question· writtenPQ 574asked

574. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department has taken to establish a national data and outcomes system to monitor long-term psychological, medical, and service-use outcomes for individuals receiving gender-related healthcare; the expected timeline for implementation; and how this system will support evidence-based policy and clinical governance. [71077/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

574. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department has taken to establish a national data and outcomes system to monitor long-term psychological, medical, and service-use outcomes for individuals receiving gender-related healthcare; the expected timeline for implementation; and how this system will support evidence-based policy and clinical governance. [71077/25]

Question· writtenPQ 571asked

571. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health when she will publish the completed expert group review on the implications of the Cass Review for gender healthcare services in Ireland, given that the HSE has confirmed that the review has been completed and submitted for consideration; the policy basis for withholding this material from the Oireachtas; and the steps she is taking to ensure that all clinical and governance recommendations arising from the Cass Review are transparently communicated and implemented. [71074/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

571. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health when she will publish the completed expert group review on the implications of the Cass Review for gender healthcare services in Ireland, given that the HSE has confirmed that the review has been completed and submitted for consideration; the policy basis for withholding this material from the Oireachtas; and the steps she is taking to ensure that all clinical and governance recommendations arising from the Cass Review are transparently communicated and implemented. [71074/25]

Question· writtenPQ 558asked

558. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the way in which healthcare workers who will be deemed to be unfit for work due to long-Covid will be catered for when supports expire (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70875/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

558. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the way in which healthcare workers who will be deemed to be unfit for work due to long-Covid will be catered for when supports expire (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70875/25]

Question· writtenPQ 549asked

549. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will examine measures to improve retention of occupational therapy within the public health service, including structured career pathways, enhanced supports, and strategies to mitigate burnout. [70952/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

549. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will examine measures to improve retention of occupational therapy within the public health service, including structured career pathways, enhanced supports, and strategies to mitigate burnout. [70952/25]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the impact of the expansion of pharmacist prescribing on GP workload in north County Dublin; if data is available on how this reform will improve access to GP-led healthcare in communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70682/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2025

337. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the impact of the expansion of pharmacist prescribing on GP workload in north County Dublin; if data is available on how this reform will improve access to GP-led healthcare in communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70682/25]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

331. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm that the clinician in the recording mentioned during the trans healthcare Dáil debate on 3 December 2025 (details supplied) has no involvement in the National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare, including as a member of the working group or clinical advisory group. [70651/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2025

331. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm that the clinician in the recording mentioned during the trans healthcare Dáil debate on 3 December 2025 (details supplied) has no involvement in the National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare, including as a member of the working group or clinical advisory group. [70651/25]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the exact number of representatives with direct lived experience who are on the working group for the National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare. [70648/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2025

328. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the exact number of representatives with direct lived experience who are on the working group for the National Clinical Programme for Gender Healthcare. [70648/25]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans for a primary healthcare centre in the Belmayne/Clongriffin area of north Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70536/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2025

312. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans for a primary healthcare centre in the Belmayne/Clongriffin area of north Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70536/25]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to set out the policy basis under which WPATH guidance and standards were incorporated into State policy on gender identity healthcare between 2018 and 2023; the departmental assessments carried out to determine the scientific, clinical and regulatory standing of WPATH before that alignment; and the documentation underpinning that policy decision. [70451/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2025

298. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to set out the policy basis under which WPATH guidance and standards were incorporated into State policy on gender identity healthcare between 2018 and 2023; the departmental assessments carried out to determine the scientific, clinical and regulatory standing of WPATH before that alignment; and the documentation underpinning that policy decision. [70451/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1073asked

1073. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on uptake on the influenza vaccine among healthcare workers in the South West Health Region (details supplied); her view on whether campaigns and measures to increase the uptake have been effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70223/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1073. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on uptake on the influenza vaccine among healthcare workers in the South West Health Region (details supplied); her view on whether campaigns and measures to increase the uptake have been effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70223/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1072asked

1072. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on correspondence (details supplied); the timeline for providing clarity on her plans in respect of option C from HIQA’s review urgent and emergency care in the Mid West; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70222/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1072. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on correspondence (details supplied); the timeline for providing clarity on her plans in respect of option C from HIQA’s review urgent and emergency care in the Mid West; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70222/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1065asked

1065. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the health care professional graduates which have guaranteed jobs in the public system upon graduation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70214/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1065. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the health care professional graduates which have guaranteed jobs in the public system upon graduation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70214/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1040asked

1040. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if a formal capacity assessment has been carried out by the HSE to determine the resources required to provide infectious-disease screening for all persons entering the State in circumstances where public health advice recommends such screening, and to publish the findings. [69969/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1040. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if a formal capacity assessment has been carried out by the HSE to determine the resources required to provide infectious-disease screening for all persons entering the State in circumstances where public health advice recommends such screening, and to publish the findings. [69969/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1037asked

1037. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current criteria used by her Department and by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre when determining whether to recommend the introduction or re-introduction of health-screening protocols for persons entering the State, including the thresholds used in national and international epidemiological surveillance and the role of WHO and ECDC Public Health Emergency of International Concern notifications. [69966/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1037. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current criteria used by her Department and by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre when determining whether to recommend the introduction or re-introduction of health-screening protocols for persons entering the State, including the thresholds used in national and international epidemiological surveillance and the role of WHO and ECDC Public Health Emergency of International Concern notifications. [69966/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1028asked

1028. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date situation regarding the plans and the design for an extension and upgrading of a health centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69945/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1028. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date situation regarding the plans and the design for an extension and upgrading of a health centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69945/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1008asked

1008. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied with the level of physical health assessment available for those seeking international protection upon arrival, particularly for those coming from countries where the level of healthcare is not at the same standard as we have in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69710/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1008. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied with the level of physical health assessment available for those seeking international protection upon arrival, particularly for those coming from countries where the level of healthcare is not at the same standard as we have in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69710/25]

Question· writtenPQ 984asked

984. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national policy or clinical-governance framework which guides the assessment of children and young people for gender-related interventions, including referrals abroad; and to confirm if the Department plans to undertake a review of national governance standards in light of recent international findings in this area. [69541/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

984. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national policy or clinical-governance framework which guides the assessment of children and young people for gender-related interventions, including referrals abroad; and to confirm if the Department plans to undertake a review of national governance standards in light of recent international findings in this area. [69541/25]

Question· writtenPQ 966asked

966. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken a detailed assessment of the implications of the Cass Review for Irish policy on gender-related healthcare for minors; and the resulting changes to policy, clinical standards or risk-mitigation measures. [69430/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

966. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken a detailed assessment of the implications of the Cass Review for Irish policy on gender-related healthcare for minors; and the resulting changes to policy, clinical standards or risk-mitigation measures. [69430/25]

Question· writtenPQ 954asked

954. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to provide details for each hospital of the number and share of staff who have completed the DSGBV and intercultural modules, by medical and dental staff, nursing and midwifery staff, allied health professionals, social workers. healthcare assistants and administrative and support staff. [69417/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

954. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to provide details for each hospital of the number and share of staff who have completed the DSGBV and intercultural modules, by medical and dental staff, nursing and midwifery staff, allied health professionals, social workers. healthcare assistants and administrative and support staff. [69417/25]

Question· writtenPQ 935asked

935. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to provide a full breakdown of staffing levels across all regional specialist endometriosis services and the two supra-regional centres, including consultant posts, CNS posts, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists and administrative roles; and any vacancies, the length of time they have been unfilled, and the plan to ensure full multidisciplinary staffing as committed to in the national framework. [69398/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

935. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health to provide a full breakdown of staffing levels across all regional specialist endometriosis services and the two supra-regional centres, including consultant posts, CNS posts, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists and administrative roles; and any vacancies, the length of time they have been unfilled, and the plan to ensure full multidisciplinary staffing as committed to in the national framework. [69398/25]

Question· writtenPQ 926asked

926. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if the endometriosis hubs and supra-regional specialist centres have been provided with sufficient staffing and theatre capacity to deliver the National Endometriosis Framework; and if she will provide current waiting lists for consultations and surgeries at each site. [69389/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

926. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if the endometriosis hubs and supra-regional specialist centres have been provided with sufficient staffing and theatre capacity to deliver the National Endometriosis Framework; and if she will provide current waiting lists for consultations and surgeries at each site. [69389/25]

Question· writtenPQ 920asked

920. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing enhanced regulatory measures regarding sunbed use, particularly for minors; if her Department has evaluated current enforcement activity; and whether further protections are being examined to reduce preventable skin cancer cases. [69381/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

920. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing enhanced regulatory measures regarding sunbed use, particularly for minors; if her Department has evaluated current enforcement activity; and whether further protections are being examined to reduce preventable skin cancer cases. [69381/25]

Question· writtenPQ 919asked

919. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken by the HSE national cancer control programme to expand public awareness of sun-safety and UV risks; the level of funding allocated to these campaigns in each of the past three years; and whether additional resources will be provided to support increased national visibility. [69380/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

919. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken by the HSE national cancer control programme to expand public awareness of sun-safety and UV risks; the level of funding allocated to these campaigns in each of the past three years; and whether additional resources will be provided to support increased national visibility. [69380/25]

Question· writtenPQ 907asked

907. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if medical inflation and increased costs of essential healthcare for older persons including GP visits, medications, diagnostics and home-care supports are factored into her Department’s approach to discretionary medical card policy; and the way in which such cost pressures are considered. [69350/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

907. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if medical inflation and increased costs of essential healthcare for older persons including GP visits, medications, diagnostics and home-care supports are factored into her Department’s approach to discretionary medical card policy; and the way in which such cost pressures are considered. [69350/25]

Question· writtenPQ 902asked

902. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the Government’s rationale for ceasing the financial support on 31 December for healthcare staff who contracted life changing COVID infections, though no fault of their own, in their workplace, in the early pandemic; and can the Minister consider continuing this financial support. [69335/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

902. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the Government’s rationale for ceasing the financial support on 31 December for healthcare staff who contracted life changing COVID infections, though no fault of their own, in their workplace, in the early pandemic; and can the Minister consider continuing this financial support. [69335/25]

Question· writtenPQ 896asked

896. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health if, given current staffing shortages, she will consider making midwives eligible for the training programme in public health nursing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69320/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

896. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health if, given current staffing shortages, she will consider making midwives eligible for the training programme in public health nursing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69320/25]

Question· writtenPQ 887asked

887. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the rates of Government levies on health insurance premiums; the way in which a family could be liable to pay almost 56% in Government levies before lifetime community rating loadings are applied (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69184/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

887. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the rates of Government levies on health insurance premiums; the way in which a family could be liable to pay almost 56% in Government levies before lifetime community rating loadings are applied (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69184/25]

Question· writtenPQ 886asked

886. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health if the new endometriosis framework will be applied retrospectively to provide reimbursement and supports to those who were forced to pay for treatment privately prior to the introduction of the framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69182/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

886. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health if the new endometriosis framework will be applied retrospectively to provide reimbursement and supports to those who were forced to pay for treatment privately prior to the introduction of the framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69182/25]

Question· writtenPQ 870asked

870. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current policy position on the provision of gender-affirming surgeries within the State; the number of patients currently approved for such surgeries under the treatment abroad scheme; the number awaiting approval; the expected cost of developing domestic surgical capacity; and the actions under way within the Department to assess service need, governance, and long-term cost planning. [69132/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

870. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current policy position on the provision of gender-affirming surgeries within the State; the number of patients currently approved for such surgeries under the treatment abroad scheme; the number awaiting approval; the expected cost of developing domestic surgical capacity; and the actions under way within the Department to assess service need, governance, and long-term cost planning. [69132/25]

Question· writtenPQ 855asked

855. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the criteria used by her Department to determine which gender-affirming procedures are eligible for approval under the treatment abroad scheme; the clinical basis for excluding procedures such as facial feminisation surgery; and whether a review of these criteria is underway or planned. [69091/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

855. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the criteria used by her Department to determine which gender-affirming procedures are eligible for approval under the treatment abroad scheme; the clinical basis for excluding procedures such as facial feminisation surgery; and whether a review of these criteria is underway or planned. [69091/25]

Question· writtenPQ 853asked

853. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied that the current approval process for gender-affirming surgery under the treatment abroad scheme operates without any standardised national clinical review panel or centralised governance structure; the steps she intends to take to introduce national oversight; and when such measures will be operational. [69089/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

853. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied that the current approval process for gender-affirming surgery under the treatment abroad scheme operates without any standardised national clinical review panel or centralised governance structure; the steps she intends to take to introduce national oversight; and when such measures will be operational. [69089/25]

Question· writtenPQ 835asked

835. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if shunt replacement or similar neurosurgical procedures are eligible for support through the cross-border healthcare scheme, the treatment abroad scheme, or the national treatment purchase fund, particularly in cases where significant delays exist in accessing such treatment in the State; and the criteria governing access to each scheme. [69029/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

835. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if shunt replacement or similar neurosurgical procedures are eligible for support through the cross-border healthcare scheme, the treatment abroad scheme, or the national treatment purchase fund, particularly in cases where significant delays exist in accessing such treatment in the State; and the criteria governing access to each scheme. [69029/25]

Question· writtenPQ 831asked

831. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurse posts filled within CHO3 in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69018/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

831. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurse posts filled within CHO3 in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69018/25]

Question· writtenPQ 751asked

751. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will request the EU Commission to ensure that the EU's internal AMR and animal welfare commitments are fully reflected in the conditions attached to beef and poultry imports, in order that public health protection and high welfare are not compromised for the sake of trade concessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70199/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

751. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will request the EU Commission to ensure that the EU's internal AMR and animal welfare commitments are fully reflected in the conditions attached to beef and poultry imports, in order that public health protection and high welfare are not compromised for the sake of trade concessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70199/25]

Question· writtenPQ 655asked

655. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is satisfied with the level of physical health assessment available for those seeking international protection upon arrival, particularly for those coming from countries where the level of healthcare is not at the same standard as we have in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69711/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

655. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is satisfied with the level of physical health assessment available for those seeking international protection upon arrival, particularly for those coming from countries where the level of healthcare is not at the same standard as we have in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69711/25]

Question· writtenPQ 641asked

641. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps his Department has taken to assess the public health, addiction and safeguarding risks associated with home alcohol delivery services; if these risks are informing the development of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69613/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

641. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps his Department has taken to assess the public health, addiction and safeguarding risks associated with home alcohol delivery services; if these risks are informing the development of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69613/25]

Question· writtenPQ 586asked

586. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason there is no State-run accreditation system or accrediting body for foreign-language translators and interpreters in Ireland, despite their critical role in the criminal justice system, immigration processes, healthcare, education, and other public services; and if the Department has plans to introduce statutory regulation or minimum qualification standards for this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69076/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

586. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason there is no State-run accreditation system or accrediting body for foreign-language translators and interpreters in Ireland, despite their critical role in the criminal justice system, immigration processes, healthcare, education, and other public services; and if the Department has plans to introduce statutory regulation or minimum qualification standards for this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69076/25]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the public health case for mandatory inclusion of the HSE SunSmart school toolkit within the post-primary SPHE curriculum; if so, the findings of that assessment; and if not, whether she will commit to such an assessment in light of rising melanoma incidence among young people. [69377/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

402. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the public health case for mandatory inclusion of the HSE SunSmart school toolkit within the post-primary SPHE curriculum; if so, the findings of that assessment; and if not, whether she will commit to such an assessment in light of rising melanoma incidence among young people. [69377/25]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase staff for the public health nurse network in an area (details supplied) given the cessation of child development checks due to staff shortages; if her Department plans to ensure adequate and sustained funding and staffing at the location to ensure community health services are available; when full child health and developmental screening services will be reinstated at the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68948/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

537. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase staff for the public health nurse network in an area (details supplied) given the cessation of child development checks due to staff shortages; if her Department plans to ensure adequate and sustained funding and staffing at the location to ensure community health services are available; when full child health and developmental screening services will be reinstated at the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68948/25]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

523. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the statutory or policy basis on which elective procedures without medical indication are authorised within the public hospital system; and if any legal advice has been sought on the permissibility of allocating public resources for such procedures. [68917/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

523. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the statutory or policy basis on which elective procedures without medical indication are authorised within the public hospital system; and if any legal advice has been sought on the permissibility of allocating public resources for such procedures. [68917/25]

Question· writtenPQ 509asked

509. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide updated information on the plans of the HSE for the new primary healthcare centre proposed for an area (details supplied), including the expected timeline for delivery, the services to be delivered there, and any capital or staffing allocations made to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68870/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

509. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide updated information on the plans of the HSE for the new primary healthcare centre proposed for an area (details supplied), including the expected timeline for delivery, the services to be delivered there, and any capital or staffing allocations made to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68870/25]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

460. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department plans to introduce a dedicated older persons pain strategy aligned with Sláintecare’s integrated-care objectives; and if so, the planned scope, timelines and implementation milestones. [68704/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

460. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department plans to introduce a dedicated older persons pain strategy aligned with Sláintecare’s integrated-care objectives; and if so, the planned scope, timelines and implementation milestones. [68704/25]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if regulations currently being drafted under section 13 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 in relation to ‘content of advertisements’ will apply to online, digital, and social media marketing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68666/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

449. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if regulations currently being drafted under section 13 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 in relation to ‘content of advertisements’ will apply to online, digital, and social media marketing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68666/25]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total number of health care assistants employed, by CHO area under the home support service for older people; the number of vacancies, by CHO area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68581/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

438. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total number of health care assistants employed, by CHO area under the home support service for older people; the number of vacancies, by CHO area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68581/25]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the campaigns her Department is running to encourage graduating medical professionals to stay and work in the Irish healthcare system; the campaigns which are being run to entice Irish medical professionals living abroad to return to work for the HSE; her plans to future proof supply of medical staff in the health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68551/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

425. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the campaigns her Department is running to encourage graduating medical professionals to stay and work in the Irish healthcare system; the campaigns which are being run to entice Irish medical professionals living abroad to return to work for the HSE; her plans to future proof supply of medical staff in the health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68551/25]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

366. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 has been extended; if not, if he plans to extend the Act, to provide for the licensing of alcohol consumption in outdoor seating areas located on public property that is abutting, adjoining, or remote and freestanding on public roads; if so, the specific legal provisions that now apply to such areas; in circumstances in which alcohol is conveyed from a licensed premises across an unlicensed public footpath or other public space to reach such an area; the legal basis that permits this movement; the way in which compliance with existing liquor legislation and the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 will be ensured, particularly where children may be present; the way in which these areas are mapped and recorded in the annual licensing court process; the way in which public participation will be facilitated on a yearly basis given that these authorisations are described as temporary; the way in which the granting of street furniture licences that allow private commercial use of public land is reconciled with existing licensing law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68549/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

366. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 has been extended; if not, if he plans to extend the Act, to provide for the licensing of alcohol consumption in outdoor seating areas located on public property that is abutting, adjoining, or remote and freestanding on public roads; if so, the specific legal provisions that now apply to such areas; in circumstances in which alcohol is conveyed from a licensed premises across an unlicensed public footpath or other public space to reach such an area; the legal basis that permits this movement; the way in which compliance with existing liquor legislation and the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 will be ensured, particularly where children may be present; the way in which these areas are mapped and recorded in the annual licensing court process; the way in which public participation will be facilitated on a yearly basis given that these authorisations are described as temporary; the way in which the granting of street furniture licences that allow private commercial use of public land is reconciled with existing licensing law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68549/25]

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