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Question· writtenPQ 2402asked

2402. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the projected timeline for the expansion of free IVF treatment to couples who already have a child as announced in Budget 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20694/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2402. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the projected timeline for the expansion of free IVF treatment to couples who already have a child as announced in Budget 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20694/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2391asked

2391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any schemes that individuals can avail of to recoup money when they have been forced to go through private healthcare providers for their medical care due to inadequate public services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20587/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any schemes that individuals can avail of to recoup money when they have been forced to go through private healthcare providers for their medical care due to inadequate public services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20587/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2367asked

2367. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health to outline the diagnosis and treatment pathway for patients suffering with Lyme disease; if there are plans to introduce extended antibiotic therapy as a matter of course or to make antibiotic assistive hypothermia therapy available here or through the treatment abroad or the cross-border directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20500/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2367. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health to outline the diagnosis and treatment pathway for patients suffering with Lyme disease; if there are plans to introduce extended antibiotic therapy as a matter of course or to make antibiotic assistive hypothermia therapy available here or through the treatment abroad or the cross-border directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20500/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2357asked

2357. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when the expansion of State-funded IVF treatment, as announced in Budget 2025, will be introduced; if couples who had a child previously through IFV will be included in the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20471/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2357. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health when the expansion of State-funded IVF treatment, as announced in Budget 2025, will be introduced; if couples who had a child previously through IFV will be included in the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20471/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2349asked

2349. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to provide the parents who have no public health nurses available to provide developmental checks with information of potential issues to look out for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20320/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2349. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to provide the parents who have no public health nurses available to provide developmental checks with information of potential issues to look out for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20320/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2335asked

2335. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health If she will outline the recent capital investment made in Roscommon University Hospital; the planned investment in the next two years, covering both buildings and additional equipment for diagnostics and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20266/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2335. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health If she will outline the recent capital investment made in Roscommon University Hospital; the planned investment in the next two years, covering both buildings and additional equipment for diagnostics and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20266/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2318asked

2318. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of current vacancies and the number of assigned posts for public health nurse positions for CHO7; and the number of public health nurses required by population, as projected by Sláintecare guidelines, categorised by area, in tabular form. [20217/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2318. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of current vacancies and the number of assigned posts for public health nurse positions for CHO7; and the number of public health nurses required by population, as projected by Sláintecare guidelines, categorised by area, in tabular form. [20217/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2254asked

2254. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider recognition of ulcerative colitis as a long-term chronic condition and include it under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19912/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2254. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider recognition of ulcerative colitis as a long-term chronic condition and include it under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19912/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2250asked

2250. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health when the secondary infertility scheme will commence as part of the HSE fertility scheme; if it will be extended to parents with one child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19891/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2250. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health when the secondary infertility scheme will commence as part of the HSE fertility scheme; if it will be extended to parents with one child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19891/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2236asked

2236. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on the proposal to postpone the labelling of alcohol products with health warnings, which is due to come into effect in May 2026; if she will commit to implementing this public health measure as per the agreed timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19831/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2236. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on the proposal to postpone the labelling of alcohol products with health warnings, which is due to come into effect in May 2026; if she will commit to implementing this public health measure as per the agreed timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19831/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2233asked

2233. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the total number of care hours provided, per integrated healthcare area, in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19828/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2233. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the total number of care hours provided, per integrated healthcare area, in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19828/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2232asked

2232. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the total number of care hours that were cancelled in 2023 and 2024 and the associated saving to the HSE, per integrated healthcare area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19827/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2232. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the total number of care hours that were cancelled in 2023 and 2024 and the associated saving to the HSE, per integrated healthcare area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19827/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2189asked

2189. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the projects in County Meath included in the HSE Capital Plan 2025; the funding allocated to each in this plan; the timeline for progress of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19631/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2189. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the projects in County Meath included in the HSE Capital Plan 2025; the funding allocated to each in this plan; the timeline for progress of each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19631/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2181asked

2181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the opening of Killarney Community Hospital, County Kerry; the number additional beds that will be provided and how soon these additional beds will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19603/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the opening of Killarney Community Hospital, County Kerry; the number additional beds that will be provided and how soon these additional beds will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19603/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2174asked

2174. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to take into consideration that it is becoming increasingly difficult to attract healthcare staff to County Kerry (details supplied); if she will consider introducing special incentives to encourage healthcare workers to come to Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19594/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2174. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to take into consideration that it is becoming increasingly difficult to attract healthcare staff to County Kerry (details supplied); if she will consider introducing special incentives to encourage healthcare workers to come to Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19594/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2118asked

2118. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for an update on the projected costs relating to the construction of a proposed 50 bed residential mental health service on the grounds of St. Stephen's Hospital, Glanmire; and the way in which this project can continue to be pursued in view of the Government's commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and the fact that this would be a centralised service taking referrals from far outside the local area for continuing care placements and given the centrality of community integration in our national mental health policy since the 1980s. [19367/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2118. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for an update on the projected costs relating to the construction of a proposed 50 bed residential mental health service on the grounds of St. Stephen's Hospital, Glanmire; and the way in which this project can continue to be pursued in view of the Government's commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and the fact that this would be a centralised service taking referrals from far outside the local area for continuing care placements and given the centrality of community integration in our national mental health policy since the 1980s. [19367/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2115asked

2115. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the oversight group that was to be established to oversee implementation of the National Radiation Therapist Review Report recommendations; the membership of this group; if this group has had its first meeting; if not, the date at which she expects the first meeting to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19364/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2115. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the oversight group that was to be established to oversee implementation of the National Radiation Therapist Review Report recommendations; the membership of this group; if this group has had its first meeting; if not, the date at which she expects the first meeting to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19364/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2114asked

2114. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on implementation of the 16 recommendations in the National Radiation Therapist Review Report; if she will commit to implementing all 16 recommendations; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19363/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2114. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on implementation of the 16 recommendations in the National Radiation Therapist Review Report; if she will commit to implementing all 16 recommendations; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19363/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2107asked

2107. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if she will explore a cross-Border paediatric pathology service, given that a service exists in Dundalk but those in the North need to utilise a service in Liverpool; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19292/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2107. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if she will explore a cross-Border paediatric pathology service, given that a service exists in Dundalk but those in the North need to utilise a service in Liverpool; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19292/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2091asked

2091. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if there is a protocol in place in model 2 hospitals for the administration of epinephrine to patients who present at injury units with anaphylaxis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19223/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2091. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if there is a protocol in place in model 2 hospitals for the administration of epinephrine to patients who present at injury units with anaphylaxis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19223/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2089asked

2089. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to research (details supplied) which indicates that adolescents exposed to 0.0 alcohol products are prompted to think of alcohol; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19215/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2089. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to research (details supplied) which indicates that adolescents exposed to 0.0 alcohol products are prompted to think of alcohol; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19215/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2088asked

2088. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the extension of the national monitoring system for post-surgical infections to paediatric patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19204/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2088. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the extension of the national monitoring system for post-surgical infections to paediatric patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19204/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2080asked

2080. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the sensory room in a healthcare facility (details supplied) is reserved for the sole use of the primary care centre and cannot be used by the local CDNT; the rationale for excluding the CDNT from use of the sensory room; if it relates to its status as a section 39 organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19145/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2080. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the sensory room in a healthcare facility (details supplied) is reserved for the sole use of the primary care centre and cannot be used by the local CDNT; the rationale for excluding the CDNT from use of the sensory room; if it relates to its status as a section 39 organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19145/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2079asked

2079. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a medical condition (details supplied) will be considered by her Department or the HSE for inclusion under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19135/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2079. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if a medical condition (details supplied) will be considered by her Department or the HSE for inclusion under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19135/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2078asked

2078. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to provide additional rehabilitation beds and services for stroke patients from County Kerry and throughout the country; her views on whether there are major shortcomings in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19133/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2078. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to provide additional rehabilitation beds and services for stroke patients from County Kerry and throughout the country; her views on whether there are major shortcomings in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19133/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2072asked

2072. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of each project for Cork included in the HSE Capital Plan 2025; whether the funding allocation has been spent; and when the project will be delivered. [19125/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2072. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of each project for Cork included in the HSE Capital Plan 2025; whether the funding allocation has been spent; and when the project will be delivered. [19125/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2069asked

2069. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that within the overall medical system, insufficient priority is given to cardiovascular disease among women; if her Department or the HSE has strategies to deal with this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19122/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2069. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that within the overall medical system, insufficient priority is given to cardiovascular disease among women; if her Department or the HSE has strategies to deal with this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19122/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2062asked

2062. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant HSE-owned buildings in County Kildare from 2020 to 1 April 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19054/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2062. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant HSE-owned buildings in County Kildare from 2020 to 1 April 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19054/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2058asked

2058. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the current number of ISO15189-accredited genetic laboratories that exist within the public health system; if the HSE has capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive national genetic testing strategy; her plans to enhance staffing and infrastructure in order to meet the growing demands for genetic and diagnostic testing services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19020/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2058. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the current number of ISO15189-accredited genetic laboratories that exist within the public health system; if the HSE has capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive national genetic testing strategy; her plans to enhance staffing and infrastructure in order to meet the growing demands for genetic and diagnostic testing services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19020/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2050asked

2050. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the expansion of the publicly-funded IVF programme announced in Budget 2025, particularly in relation to eligibility for couples who already have one child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18959/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2050. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the expansion of the publicly-funded IVF programme announced in Budget 2025, particularly in relation to eligibility for couples who already have one child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18959/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2047asked

2047. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health her plans to improve equitable access to emergency healthcare in circumstances where treatment for a condition is only available in a specific hospital, and if consideration has been given to addressing service gaps for conditions such as muscular dystrophy, which can require specialist care and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18920/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2047. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health her plans to improve equitable access to emergency healthcare in circumstances where treatment for a condition is only available in a specific hospital, and if consideration has been given to addressing service gaps for conditions such as muscular dystrophy, which can require specialist care and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18920/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2045asked

2045. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if she will amend upcoming alcohol labelling legislation to allow the use of the 2026 vintage as the starting point for wine labelling requirements, and remove the requirement for per-container nutritional information in favour of a harmonised per-100 ml standard, as already provided via QR codes under EU law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18917/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2045. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if she will amend upcoming alcohol labelling legislation to allow the use of the 2026 vintage as the starting point for wine labelling requirements, and remove the requirement for per-container nutritional information in favour of a harmonised per-100 ml standard, as already provided via QR codes under EU law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18917/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2044asked

2044. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if, given the current economic situation, consideration could be given to postponing the May 2026 implementation date for mandatory health labelling of alcohol products under Article 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, in order to align with forthcoming EU-wide labelling regulations and avoid placing independent retailers at a competitive disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18916/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2044. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if, given the current economic situation, consideration could be given to postponing the May 2026 implementation date for mandatory health labelling of alcohol products under Article 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, in order to align with forthcoming EU-wide labelling regulations and avoid placing independent retailers at a competitive disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18916/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2043asked

2043. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when updated regulations under Section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, intended to prohibit the use of loyalty points and promotional pricing schemes on alcohol products, will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18915/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2043. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when updated regulations under Section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, intended to prohibit the use of loyalty points and promotional pricing schemes on alcohol products, will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18915/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2042asked

2042. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when the review of minimum unit pricing, as required under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, will be conducted; if the Department has a proposed timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18914/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2042. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when the review of minimum unit pricing, as required under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, will be conducted; if the Department has a proposed timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18914/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2012asked

2012. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the enforcement of section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 in relation to promotional schemes on alcohol products under clubcard schemes; if this is under review within her department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18752/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2012. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the enforcement of section 23 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 in relation to promotional schemes on alcohol products under clubcard schemes; if this is under review within her department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18752/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2009asked

2009. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if developmental checks are being offered to newborns for the appropriate month milestones by public health nurses from the Boot Road primary care centre; the options available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18716/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2009. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if developmental checks are being offered to newborns for the appropriate month milestones by public health nurses from the Boot Road primary care centre; the options available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18716/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2006asked

2006. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to prevent smoking within the grounds of all public health facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18700/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2006. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to prevent smoking within the grounds of all public health facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18700/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1995asked

1995. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of the impacts of the minimum unit pricing policy as outlined in the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; if her Department will be producing a report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18607/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1995. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of the impacts of the minimum unit pricing policy as outlined in the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; if her Department will be producing a report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18607/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1973asked

1973. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the sensory room in a healthcare facility (details supplied) is reserved for the sole use of the primary care centre and cannot be used by the local CDNT; the rationale for excluding the CDNT from use of the sensory room; if it relates to its status as a section 39 organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19145/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1973. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the sensory room in a healthcare facility (details supplied) is reserved for the sole use of the primary care centre and cannot be used by the local CDNT; the rationale for excluding the CDNT from use of the sensory room; if it relates to its status as a section 39 organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19145/25]

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