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Question· writtenPQ 1075asked

1075. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any defects, compliance issues, or remedial works relating to fire safety have been identified during the course of the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project; and if so, to provide details of same and any associated additional costs. [32667/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1075. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any defects, compliance issues, or remedial works relating to fire safety have been identified during the course of the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project; and if so, to provide details of same and any associated additional costs. [32667/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1074asked

1074. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether interim or final fire safety certification has been issued in respect of the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project; if so, to provide the dates of such certification and the certifying authority involved. [32666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1074. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether interim or final fire safety certification has been issued in respect of the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project; if so, to provide the dates of such certification and the certifying authority involved. [32666/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1073asked

1073. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the original planned commencement and completion dates for the Heather House Community Nursing Unit refurbishment project; the current projected completion date; and the reasons for any delays arising. [32665/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1073. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the original planned commencement and completion dates for the Heather House Community Nursing Unit refurbishment project; the current projected completion date; and the reasons for any delays arising. [32665/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1072asked

1072. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE capital projects since 2020 involving fire safety remediation works; the total expenditure on such works; and whether fire safety costs are systematically tracked and reported across the HSE estate. [32664/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1072. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE capital projects since 2020 involving fire safety remediation works; the total expenditure on such works; and whether fire safety costs are systematically tracked and reported across the HSE estate. [32664/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1071asked

1071. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the projected total cost of €10.69 million for the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project is fixed or subject to revision; and whether any cost overruns or revised projections have been identified to date. [32663/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1071. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the projected total cost of €10.69 million for the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project is fixed or subject to revision; and whether any cost overruns or revised projections have been identified to date. [32663/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1070asked

1070. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to outline the approval process for the capital funding allocated to the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project, including the stages of approval, the approving authority at each stage, and whether any revised cost approvals have been required since project commencement. [32662/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1070. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to outline the approval process for the capital funding allocated to the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project, including the stages of approval, the approving authority at each stage, and whether any revised cost approvals have been required since project commencement. [32662/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1069asked

1069. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether there is a national policy or capital project guidance within the HSE requiring the separate identification and tracking of fire safety compliance costs in capital projects; and if not, whether she will introduce such a requirement. [32661/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1069. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether there is a national policy or capital project guidance within the HSE requiring the separate identification and tracking of fire safety compliance costs in capital projects; and if not, whether she will introduce such a requirement. [32661/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1068asked

1068. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a cost breakdown exists at project or contractor level separating fire safety works from general refurbishment works in the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project; if so, to provide that breakdown; and if not, the reason such cost categorisation is not maintained for capital projects involving statutory fire compliance requirements. [32660/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1068. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether a cost breakdown exists at project or contractor level separating fire safety works from general refurbishment works in the Heather House Community Nursing Unit project; if so, to provide that breakdown; and if not, the reason such cost categorisation is not maintained for capital projects involving statutory fire compliance requirements. [32660/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1051asked

1051. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the clinical evidence and policy analysis used to inform the scope of the national lipoedema guideline; and whether international best practice, including surgical treatment options, was considered in its development. [32629/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1051. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the clinical evidence and policy analysis used to inform the scope of the national lipoedema guideline; and whether international best practice, including surgical treatment options, was considered in its development. [32629/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1050asked

1050. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the lipoedema care pathway will be delivered on a national basis with equal access across all Community Healthcare Organisation areas; and if she will provide a breakdown of planned service locations. [32628/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1050. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the lipoedema care pathway will be delivered on a national basis with equal access across all Community Healthcare Organisation areas; and if she will provide a breakdown of planned service locations. [32628/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1049asked

1049. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the expected waiting times for assessment and treatment under the proposed lipoedema care pathway; and whether waiting list data will be collected and published on a regular basis. [32627/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1049. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the expected waiting times for assessment and treatment under the proposed lipoedema care pathway; and whether waiting list data will be collected and published on a regular basis. [32627/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1048asked

1048. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the national lipoedema care pathway will include defined referral criteria, multidisciplinary team structures, and standardised diagnostic protocols across all regions; and if she will outline these components. [32626/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1048. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the national lipoedema care pathway will include defined referral criteria, multidisciplinary team structures, and standardised diagnostic protocols across all regions; and if she will outline these components. [32626/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1047asked

1047. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 953 of 24 March 2026, the exact publication date for the national lipoedema guideline referenced in; the reasons for any delay beyond the second quarter of 2026; and whether a full implementation plan will be published alongside the guideline [32625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1047. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 953 of 24 March 2026, the exact publication date for the national lipoedema guideline referenced in; the reasons for any delay beyond the second quarter of 2026; and whether a full implementation plan will be published alongside the guideline [32625/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1045asked

1045. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the governance framework underpinning the national lipoedema care pathway, including the identity and role of the clinical lead, reporting arrangements to the Department, and whether a formal audit, evaluation, or outcomes monitoring mechanism will be established. [32623/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1045. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the governance framework underpinning the national lipoedema care pathway, including the identity and role of the clinical lead, reporting arrangements to the Department, and whether a formal audit, evaluation, or outcomes monitoring mechanism will be established. [32623/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1044asked

1044. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total budget allocation assigned to the development and implementation of the national lipoedema care pathway; the costings associated with clinical services, education programmes and patient supports; and whether dedicated funding has been ring-fenced for this purpose. [32622/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1044. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total budget allocation assigned to the development and implementation of the national lipoedema care pathway; the costings associated with clinical services, education programmes and patient supports; and whether dedicated funding has been ring-fenced for this purpose. [32622/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1043asked

1043. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons living with lipoedema in the State; the projected demand for services under the proposed national care pathway; and the current and planned service capacity within the public health system to meet this demand. [32621/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1043. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of persons living with lipoedema in the State; the projected demand for services under the proposed national care pathway; and the current and planned service capacity within the public health system to meet this demand. [32621/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1042asked

1042. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 953 of 24 March 2026, whether the national guideline for the diagnosis and management of lipoedema referenced will include provision for surgical intervention; if not, the policy basis for excluding surgical treatment from the national care pathway; and whether patients will be supported to access surgical care where clinically indicated. [32620/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1042. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 953 of 24 March 2026, whether the national guideline for the diagnosis and management of lipoedema referenced will include provision for surgical intervention; if not, the policy basis for excluding surgical treatment from the national care pathway; and whether patients will be supported to access surgical care where clinically indicated. [32620/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1040asked

1040. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any review has been undertaken to assess the potential scale of elective procedures carried out without clear medical indication within the public health system; if so, to provide details; and if not, whether such a review will be commissioned [32613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1040. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any review has been undertaken to assess the potential scale of elective procedures carried out without clear medical indication within the public health system; if so, to provide details; and if not, whether such a review will be commissioned [32613/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1037asked

1037. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken any benchmarking or comparative analysis of international models used to identify, classify, and reduce low-value or clinically unnecessary procedures; whether there are plans to adopt or adapt such models within the public health system [32610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1037. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken any benchmarking or comparative analysis of international models used to identify, classify, and reduce low-value or clinically unnecessary procedures; whether there are plans to adopt or adapt such models within the public health system [32610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1023asked

1023. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she will request the HSE to prepare options for improved reporting on theatre-capacity allocation, including reporting by specialty, urgency, elective status, and clinical priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32586/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1023. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she will request the HSE to prepare options for improved reporting on theatre-capacity allocation, including reporting by specialty, urgency, elective status, and clinical priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32586/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1022asked

1022. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the absence of a standardised definition of medical necessity in surgical care creates a governance risk in relation to waiting lists, theatre access, and resource allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32585/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1022. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the absence of a standardised definition of medical necessity in surgical care creates a governance risk in relation to waiting lists, theatre access, and resource allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32585/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1020asked

1020. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that current hospital data systems allow adequate national oversight of how scarce theatre capacity is allocated across the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32583/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1020. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that current hospital data systems allow adequate national oversight of how scarce theatre capacity is allocated across the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32583/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1001asked

1001. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of agency staffing expenditure in the HSE by staff grade and category, including consultants, non-consultant hospital doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, health and social care professionals, administrative staff and support staff, for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by month and HSE Health Region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32540/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

1001. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of agency staffing expenditure in the HSE by staff grade and category, including consultants, non-consultant hospital doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, health and social care professionals, administrative staff and support staff, for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by month and HSE Health Region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32540/26]

Question· writtenPQ 996asked

996. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of agency staffing expenditure within the HSE by hospital group and Community Healthcare Organisation area, on a monthly basis for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32535/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

996. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of agency staffing expenditure within the HSE by hospital group and Community Healthcare Organisation area, on a monthly basis for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32535/26]

Question· writtenPQ 995asked

995. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of agency staffing expenditure within the HSE by staff category, including consultants, non-consultant hospital doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative staff, on a monthly basis for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

995. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of agency staffing expenditure within the HSE by staff category, including consultants, non-consultant hospital doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative staff, on a monthly basis for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32534/26]

Question· writtenPQ 994asked

994. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any timeline has been set for the establishment of a national data system, audit framework and governance structure for gender-related healthcare pathways for minors, and if so, to provide the expected delivery dates. [32533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

994. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any timeline has been set for the establishment of a national data system, audit framework and governance structure for gender-related healthcare pathways for minors, and if so, to provide the expected delivery dates. [32533/26]

Question· writtenPQ 989asked

989. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the absence of a structured national dataset in respect of gender-related healthcare pathways for minors has been formally recorded as a governance or patient safety risk; and if so, the mitigation measures in place. [32528/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

989. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the absence of a structured national dataset in respect of gender-related healthcare pathways for minors has been formally recorded as a governance or patient safety risk; and if so, the mitigation measures in place. [32528/26]

Question· writtenPQ 988asked

988. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health what interim data collection arrangements are currently in place to record referrals, assessments, clinical decisions and outcomes for minors accessing gender-related healthcare pathways, pending the development of a national system. [32527/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

988. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health what interim data collection arrangements are currently in place to record referrals, assessments, clinical decisions and outcomes for minors accessing gender-related healthcare pathways, pending the development of a national system. [32527/26]

Question· writtenPQ 984asked

984. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she will commit to publishing all governance, audit, and evidence review documents underpinning the development of the HSE model of care for gender healthcare services for minors upon completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32523/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

984. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she will commit to publishing all governance, audit, and evidence review documents underpinning the development of the HSE model of care for gender healthcare services for minors upon completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32523/26]

Question· writtenPQ 979asked

979. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the forthcoming HSE model of care for gender healthcare services will include a requirement for mandatory national data collection on referrals, assessments, treatments, outcomes, adverse events, and costs in respect of minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32518/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

979. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the forthcoming HSE model of care for gender healthcare services will include a requirement for mandatory national data collection on referrals, assessments, treatments, outcomes, adverse events, and costs in respect of minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32518/26]

Question· writtenPQ 978asked

978. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date on which the HSE report examining the implications of the final Cass Review for gender healthcare services in Ireland was completed; the reason it has not yet been published; the expected publication date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32517/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

978. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date on which the HSE report examining the implications of the final Cass Review for gender healthcare services in Ireland was completed; the reason it has not yet been published; the expected publication date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32517/26]

Question· writtenPQ 962asked

962. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national average caseload per Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse (SCAN) post in 2025; and if she will provide a breakdown by Community Healthcare Organisation area. [32470/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

962. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national average caseload per Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse (SCAN) post in 2025; and if she will provide a breakdown by Community Healthcare Organisation area. [32470/26]

Question· writtenPQ 942asked

942. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether national clinical guidelines are in place governing access to pharmacological treatments for obesity within the public health service; if so, to provide details of those guidelines and the eligibility criteria applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32352/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

942. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether national clinical guidelines are in place governing access to pharmacological treatments for obesity within the public health service; if so, to provide details of those guidelines and the eligibility criteria applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32352/26]

Question· writtenPQ 934asked

934. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has conducted any updated economic modelling of the cost of overweight and obesity in Ireland since 2017; and if so, to provide the estimated annual cost to the public health service and the wider economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32339/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

934. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has conducted any updated economic modelling of the cost of overweight and obesity in Ireland since 2017; and if so, to provide the estimated annual cost to the public health service and the wider economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32339/26]

Question· writtenPQ 884asked

884. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether, in the context of the Draft National Drug Strategy, if consideration has been given by the Minister of State at her Department with responsibility for public health, wellbeing and drugs to placing drug and alcohol task forces at Tier 2 level of the proposed governance structure in recognition of their strategic coordination role; the rationale for their current placement at Tier 3 alongside community services; and the steps that will be taken to ensure governance arrangements support effective reporting into national structures and accountability to local communities, while safeguarding the community voice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32196/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

884. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether, in the context of the Draft National Drug Strategy, if consideration has been given by the Minister of State at her Department with responsibility for public health, wellbeing and drugs to placing drug and alcohol task forces at Tier 2 level of the proposed governance structure in recognition of their strategic coordination role; the rationale for their current placement at Tier 3 alongside community services; and the steps that will be taken to ensure governance arrangements support effective reporting into national structures and accountability to local communities, while safeguarding the community voice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32196/26]

Question· writtenPQ 883asked

883. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the steps the Minister of State at her Department with responsibility for public health, wellbeing and drugs intends to take, in the context of the forthcoming National Drug Strategy and the proposed integration of drug and alcohol task forces into new HSE structures, to ensure that the existing functions of these task forces, including interagency coordination, community engagement and data informed planning, are preserved and effectively aligned within the new governance framework; the measures that will be put in place to maintain their operational independence and responsiveness to local need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32195/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

883. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the steps the Minister of State at her Department with responsibility for public health, wellbeing and drugs intends to take, in the context of the forthcoming National Drug Strategy and the proposed integration of drug and alcohol task forces into new HSE structures, to ensure that the existing functions of these task forces, including interagency coordination, community engagement and data informed planning, are preserved and effectively aligned within the new governance framework; the measures that will be put in place to maintain their operational independence and responsiveness to local need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32195/26]

Question· writtenPQ 878asked

878. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all HSE substance misuse teams operating within Community Healthcare Organisation 4 (CHO4); the location of each team; the number of whole-time equivalent (WTE) staff assigned to each team, broken down by job title, in tabular form. [32122/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

878. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all HSE substance misuse teams operating within Community Healthcare Organisation 4 (CHO4); the location of each team; the number of whole-time equivalent (WTE) staff assigned to each team, broken down by job title, in tabular form. [32122/26]

Question· writtenPQ 852asked

852. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the status of an application submitted in January 2026 (details supplied) under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31968/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

852. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the status of an application submitted in January 2026 (details supplied) under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31968/26]

Question· writtenPQ 831asked

831. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether she plans to meet the social media companies whose platforms are being used to sell counterfeit obesity medicines which endanger public health. [33441/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

831. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether she plans to meet the social media companies whose platforms are being used to sell counterfeit obesity medicines which endanger public health. [33441/26]

Question· writtenPQ 828asked

828. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the plans to tackle the promotion and sale of counterfeit obesity medicines online and offline which are in breach of the law, endanger public health and can contribute to organised crime. [32947/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

828. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the plans to tackle the promotion and sale of counterfeit obesity medicines online and offline which are in breach of the law, endanger public health and can contribute to organised crime. [32947/26]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered increasing the rate of tax relief on qualifying health expenses not covered by private health insurance in light of rising healthcare costs and cost-of living pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32787/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered increasing the rate of tax relief on qualifying health expenses not covered by private health insurance in light of rising healthcare costs and cost-of living pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32787/26]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

460. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has reviewed its tendered home support model in light of the exclusion of workers from the 9.25% WRC pay agreement; whether pay rates or employment conditions are considered as part of these contracts; and if changes are being considered to ensure fair pay for healthcare assistants delivering State-funded care. [31722/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

460. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has reviewed its tendered home support model in light of the exclusion of workers from the 9.25% WRC pay agreement; whether pay rates or employment conditions are considered as part of these contracts; and if changes are being considered to ensure fair pay for healthcare assistants delivering State-funded care. [31722/26]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

459. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the pay disparity between healthcare assistants delivering HSE-funded home support services under tendered arrangements and those employed in Section 39 organisations performing comparable work; and the steps she will take to address any inequity arising. [31721/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

459. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the pay disparity between healthcare assistants delivering HSE-funded home support services under tendered arrangements and those employed in Section 39 organisations performing comparable work; and the steps she will take to address any inequity arising. [31721/26]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

458. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) applied for or sought to be included under Section 39 funding arrangements in respect of its healthcare assistants; if not, the reason; if any such application was refused by the HSE or her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31720/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

458. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if an organisation (details supplied) applied for or sought to be included under Section 39 funding arrangements in respect of its healthcare assistants; if not, the reason; if any such application was refused by the HSE or her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31720/26]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

435. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of a dementia registry which would plot where the demand for dementia services is at a national level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31516/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

435. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of a dementia registry which would plot where the demand for dementia services is at a national level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31516/26]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

434. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the support mechanisms in place for the over 4,000 people in Ireland that have early onset dementia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31503/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

434. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the support mechanisms in place for the over 4,000 people in Ireland that have early onset dementia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31503/26]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the delivery of the model of care for people with dementia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31500/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

431. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the delivery of the model of care for people with dementia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31500/26]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the total number of people with a diagnosis of early onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease that are currently in receipt of social protection financial supports, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31519/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

347. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the total number of people with a diagnosis of early onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease that are currently in receipt of social protection financial supports, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31519/26]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the total number of people with a diagnosis of early onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease that are currently in receipt of social protection financial supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31518/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the total number of people with a diagnosis of early onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease that are currently in receipt of social protection financial supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31518/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 19 March 2025, if it has been established whether the property referred to (details supplied) has in fact been vested in the Minister under section 28 of the State Property Act 1954; the action that can be taken to secure and make safe this extensive property which is currently derelict and poses a public health threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31539/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

268. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 19 March 2025, if it has been established whether the property referred to (details supplied) has in fact been vested in the Minister under section 28 of the State Property Act 1954; the action that can be taken to secure and make safe this extensive property which is currently derelict and poses a public health threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31539/26]

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