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Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reassess his Department’s decision not to include long-Covid under the Social Welfare (Consolidated Occupational Injuries) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 102 of 2007) in light of the hardship and distress caused to frontline healthcare workers as a result of having their incomes cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31412/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

57. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reassess his Department’s decision not to include long-Covid under the Social Welfare (Consolidated Occupational Injuries) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 102 of 2007) in light of the hardship and distress caused to frontline healthcare workers as a result of having their incomes cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31412/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on his engagement with the Minister for Health on the condition known as long-Covid, and its classification as an occupational illness for healthcare workers. [31239/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

24. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on his engagement with the Minister for Health on the condition known as long-Covid, and its classification as an occupational illness for healthcare workers. [31239/26]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any measures put in place to enhance treatment options for people with early onset dementia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31429/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2026

299. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any measures put in place to enhance treatment options for people with early onset dementia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31429/26]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any assessment carried out to calculate the level of early onset dementia in people under 50 years-of-age; if comparative work is done to assess this on a year-by-year basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31428/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2026

298. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any assessment carried out to calculate the level of early onset dementia in people under 50 years-of-age; if comparative work is done to assess this on a year-by-year basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31428/26]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to assess the effect of early onset dementia for people aged 30 to 50 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31426/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2026

297. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to assess the effect of early onset dementia for people aged 30 to 50 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31426/26]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare workers who were in receipt of the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers with long-Covid when it ceased on 31 December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2026

284. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare workers who were in receipt of the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers with long-Covid when it ceased on 31 December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31221/26]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare workers, formally in receipt of the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers with long-Covid, who have applied for the critical illness protocol; the number approved; the number rejected; the number awaiting a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31220/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2026

283. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare workers, formally in receipt of the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers with long-Covid, who have applied for the critical illness protocol; the number approved; the number rejected; the number awaiting a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31220/26]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she or any official in her Department issued an instruction to the HSE regarding critical illness protocol requests from former recipients of the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers with long-Covid (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31219/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2026

282. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she or any official in her Department issued an instruction to the HSE regarding critical illness protocol requests from former recipients of the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers with long-Covid (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31219/26]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when Ireland’s designated supervisory authority for the enforcement of the EU AI Act will be formally established; whether that authority will have oversight over AI systems deployed within national healthcare infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31254/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2026

96. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when Ireland’s designated supervisory authority for the enforcement of the EU AI Act will be formally established; whether that authority will have oversight over AI systems deployed within national healthcare infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31254/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1273asked

1273. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 21 April 2026, if she will make available the HPRA policy paper provided to her Department on the options that could be considered when it comes to cosmetic and derma fillers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30896/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1273. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 21 April 2026, if she will make available the HPRA policy paper provided to her Department on the options that could be considered when it comes to cosmetic and derma fillers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30896/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1272asked

1272. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide a clear timeline for the introduction and delivery of the new health card promised to Magdalene survivors; the specific healthcare services and entitlements to be attached to the card; when survivors can expect to receive it; and the steps being taken to ensure that delays do not continue to impact access to necessary healthcare supports. [30885/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1272. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide a clear timeline for the introduction and delivery of the new health card promised to Magdalene survivors; the specific healthcare services and entitlements to be attached to the card; when survivors can expect to receive it; and the steps being taken to ensure that delays do not continue to impact access to necessary healthcare supports. [30885/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1268asked

1268. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of her Department's work to develop a new Women's Health Action Plan; if a new action plan will be published in 2026; the timeline she is working towards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30869/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1268. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of her Department's work to develop a new Women's Health Action Plan; if a new action plan will be published in 2026; the timeline she is working towards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30869/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1267asked

1267. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to respond to the National Women's Council's research report on the free contraception scheme (details supplied); if she intends to implement its recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30868/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1267. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to respond to the National Women's Council's research report on the free contraception scheme (details supplied); if she intends to implement its recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30868/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1251asked

1251. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if the HSE requirement for a face-to-face consultation prior to in-patient care under the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive in order for patients to obtain reimbursement when the clinician in the treating member State does not deem it to be justified, is compatible with the referenced SI. (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30653/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1251. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if the HSE requirement for a face-to-face consultation prior to in-patient care under the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive in order for patients to obtain reimbursement when the clinician in the treating member State does not deem it to be justified, is compatible with the referenced SI. (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30653/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1250asked

1250. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if the HSE recognises that the "competency" for provision of healthcare, lies with the treating member State (details supplied) under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30652/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1250. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if the HSE recognises that the "competency" for provision of healthcare, lies with the treating member State (details supplied) under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30652/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1249asked

1249. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health with reference to the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive, to provide a written copy of the HSE Telemedicine Guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1249. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health with reference to the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive, to provide a written copy of the HSE Telemedicine Guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30651/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1234asked

1234. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurses based in CHO7 as of 17 April 2026; if she will provide the same figures as of 1 May 2023, in tabular form. [30436/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1234. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurses based in CHO7 as of 17 April 2026; if she will provide the same figures as of 1 May 2023, in tabular form. [30436/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1228asked

1228. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 11 February 2026, the status of the tobacco-free Ireland policy review; the current timeline for completion of this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1228. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 368 of 11 February 2026, the status of the tobacco-free Ireland policy review; the current timeline for completion of this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30395/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1225asked

1225. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health her views on whether repeated reliance on antibiotics, prolonged ENT waiting lists and the absence of clear emergency referral pathways represent a failure of joined up care within the public health system; if she will provide a timeline for reform to ensure patient safety is prioritised over administrative barriers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30375/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1225. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health her views on whether repeated reliance on antibiotics, prolonged ENT waiting lists and the absence of clear emergency referral pathways represent a failure of joined up care within the public health system; if she will provide a timeline for reform to ensure patient safety is prioritised over administrative barriers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30375/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1183asked

1183. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that the current oversight arrangements in place for the Institute of Public Health meet the standards expected under the Public Spending Code and wider public financial management guidelines; and if so, the basis for that assessment. [30194/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1183. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that the current oversight arrangements in place for the Institute of Public Health meet the standards expected under the Public Spending Code and wider public financial management guidelines; and if so, the basis for that assessment. [30194/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1181asked

1181. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any risk assessments have been undertaken by her Department in relation to governance, financial oversight, or accountability risks associated with the Institute of Public Health in the past three years; and if so, to outline the findings. [30192/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1181. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any risk assessments have been undertaken by her Department in relation to governance, financial oversight, or accountability risks associated with the Institute of Public Health in the past three years; and if so, to outline the findings. [30192/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1179asked

1179. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has defined key performance indicators, reporting requirements, or measurable outputs for the Institute of Public Health as a condition of funding; and if so, to outline these arrangements. [30190/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1179. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has defined key performance indicators, reporting requirements, or measurable outputs for the Institute of Public Health as a condition of funding; and if so, to outline these arrangements. [30190/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1178asked

1178. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any performance evaluation, value-for-money assessment, or outcome-based review of the Institute of Public Health has been conducted by or on behalf of her Department since 2020; and if so, to provide details. [30189/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1178. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any performance evaluation, value-for-money assessment, or outcome-based review of the Institute of Public Health has been conducted by or on behalf of her Department since 2020; and if so, to provide details. [30189/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1177asked

1177. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department relies solely on statutory financial audits conducted under the Companies Act 2014 to discharge its oversight responsibilities in respect of the Institute of Public Health; and if not, to specify any additional governance or performance oversight mechanisms in place. [30187/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1177. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department relies solely on statutory financial audits conducted under the Companies Act 2014 to discharge its oversight responsibilities in respect of the Institute of Public Health; and if not, to specify any additional governance or performance oversight mechanisms in place. [30187/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1175asked

1175. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has carried out any formal governance, compliance, or performance reviews of the Institute of Public Health in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and to provide the number of such reviews conducted in each year. [30185/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1175. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has carried out any formal governance, compliance, or performance reviews of the Institute of Public Health in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and to provide the number of such reviews conducted in each year. [30185/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1172asked

1172. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the reason primary medical cert assessments (PMC’s) are paused in County Meath; the length of time they have been paused; the number of persons currently on the list to be assessed; the average wait time in County Meath for PMC; the number of PMC’s around Ireland that are currently paused; the average wait time for PMC in Ireland; the number of persons on the list for PMC in Ireland; the number of PMC’s that were issued in Ireland, by month for each of the past five years; the number of assessment applications that were received in 2025 and the number of actual assessments that took place, for each county, each month, for the past two years. [30165/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1172. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the reason primary medical cert assessments (PMC’s) are paused in County Meath; the length of time they have been paused; the number of persons currently on the list to be assessed; the average wait time in County Meath for PMC; the number of PMC’s around Ireland that are currently paused; the average wait time for PMC in Ireland; the number of persons on the list for PMC in Ireland; the number of PMC’s that were issued in Ireland, by month for each of the past five years; the number of assessment applications that were received in 2025 and the number of actual assessments that took place, for each county, each month, for the past two years. [30165/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1154asked

1154. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year costs to recruit three additional chief audiologists and three additional audiological scientists for public health services. [30013/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1154. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year costs to recruit three additional chief audiologists and three additional audiological scientists for public health services. [30013/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1077asked

1077. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the “potential risk of human error” in partially manual data submission processes has been quantified; whether any error rates have been identified; and the corrective measures in place to mitigate such risks. [29884/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1077. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the extent to which the “potential risk of human error” in partially manual data submission processes has been quantified; whether any error rates have been identified; and the corrective measures in place to mitigate such risks. [29884/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1060asked

1060. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the role of her Department in the appointment, oversight, or removal of board members of the Institute of Public Health; and the extent to which Ministerial approval is required in such processes. [29861/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1060. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the role of her Department in the appointment, oversight, or removal of board members of the Institute of Public Health; and the extent to which Ministerial approval is required in such processes. [29861/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1059asked

1059. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether independent audits have been conducted on the governance, financial controls, and performance of the Institute of Public Health in the past five years; and if so, to provide the dates and summary findings of such audits. [29860/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1059. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether independent audits have been conducted on the governance, financial controls, and performance of the Institute of Public Health in the past five years; and if so, to provide the dates and summary findings of such audits. [29860/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1058asked

1058. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific enforcement mechanisms in place where a non-statutory body, including the Institute of Public Health, fails to comply with governance provisions set out in its Oversight Agreement; and whether any such breaches have been recorded. [29859/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1058. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific enforcement mechanisms in place where a non-statutory body, including the Institute of Public Health, fails to comply with governance provisions set out in its Oversight Agreement; and whether any such breaches have been recorded. [29859/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1057asked

1057. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Oversight Agreement with the Institute of Public Health is subject to periodic review; if so, the frequency of such reviews; and whether any amendments have been made since its inception. [29858/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1057. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Oversight Agreement with the Institute of Public Health is subject to periodic review; if so, the frequency of such reviews; and whether any amendments have been made since its inception. [29858/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1056asked

1056. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total annual funding provided to the Institute of Public Health in each of the past five years; and the specific programmes or outputs this funding was intended to support. [29856/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1056. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total annual funding provided to the Institute of Public Health in each of the past five years; and the specific programmes or outputs this funding was intended to support. [29856/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1055asked

1055. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any non-statutory bodies, other than the Institute of Public Health, receive direct or indirect funding from her Department or agencies under its remit; and if so, to provide a list of such bodies and the funding amounts allocated in each of the past five years. [29855/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1055. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any non-statutory bodies, other than the Institute of Public Health, receive direct or indirect funding from her Department or agencies under its remit; and if so, to provide a list of such bodies and the funding amounts allocated in each of the past five years. [29855/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1045asked

1045. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of residential properties owned or managed by the Health Service Executive that are currently classified as vacant; the proportion of the overall residential estate this represents; and if she will provide a breakdown by Community Healthcare Organisation area. [29845/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1045. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of residential properties owned or managed by the Health Service Executive that are currently classified as vacant; the proportion of the overall residential estate this represents; and if she will provide a breakdown by Community Healthcare Organisation area. [29845/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1038asked

1038. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the evidential basis underpinning the decision to cease or substantially reduce the use of third-party insourcing arrangements within the public health system by 30 June 2026; the specific reviews, analyses, or policy papers informing this decision; and if she will provide the dates and authors of such documents. [29806/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

1038. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the evidential basis underpinning the decision to cease or substantially reduce the use of third-party insourcing arrangements within the public health system by 30 June 2026; the specific reviews, analyses, or policy papers informing this decision; and if she will provide the dates and authors of such documents. [29806/26]

Question· writtenPQ 997asked

997. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health further to her announcement on 5 February 2026 of Government approval of a national electronic health record (EHR) system, the governance model that will apply to the national EHR programme; whether it will be subject to enhanced oversight arrangements through her Department's Major Projects Advisory Group; the way accountability will be maintained across Departments and agencies involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30333/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

997. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health further to her announcement on 5 February 2026 of Government approval of a national electronic health record (EHR) system, the governance model that will apply to the national EHR programme; whether it will be subject to enhanced oversight arrangements through her Department's Major Projects Advisory Group; the way accountability will be maintained across Departments and agencies involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30333/26]

Question· writtenPQ 948asked

948. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average waiting time from referral to first assessment, and from assessment to intervention, within Children's Disability Network Teams, both nationally and by Community Healthcare Organisation area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30456/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

948. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average waiting time from referral to first assessment, and from assessment to intervention, within Children's Disability Network Teams, both nationally and by Community Healthcare Organisation area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30456/26]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

420. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he accepts that paramedics and emergency medical technicians carry out clinical duties comparable to those of other healthcare professionals who qualify for a flat-rate uniform laundering allowance; whether he will act to ensure parity of treatment across frontline healthcare roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30229/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

420. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he accepts that paramedics and emergency medical technicians carry out clinical duties comparable to those of other healthcare professionals who qualify for a flat-rate uniform laundering allowance; whether he will act to ensure parity of treatment across frontline healthcare roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30229/26]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will request the Revenue Commissioners to review the current occupational classification applied to paramedics and emergency medical technicians for the purposes of flat-rate expense relief, with a view to extending the uniform laundering allowance to these frontline pre-hospital healthcare professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30227/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

418. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will request the Revenue Commissioners to review the current occupational classification applied to paramedics and emergency medical technicians for the purposes of flat-rate expense relief, with a view to extending the uniform laundering allowance to these frontline pre-hospital healthcare professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30227/26]

Question· writtenPQ 562asked

562. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health whether there is a long-term plan to ensure accessible primary care assessment services for children who require assessment and early intervention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29513/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 2026

562. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health whether there is a long-term plan to ensure accessible primary care assessment services for children who require assessment and early intervention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29513/26]

Question· writtenPQ 551asked

551. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the reason paramedics and EMTs do not receive the same level of flat-rate uniform-related tax relief as other frontline healthcare professionals, despite carrying out comparable clinical duties and being subject to similar uniform requirements; if she will increase the relief for paramedics and EMTs to address this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29431/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 2026

551. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the reason paramedics and EMTs do not receive the same level of flat-rate uniform-related tax relief as other frontline healthcare professionals, despite carrying out comparable clinical duties and being subject to similar uniform requirements; if she will increase the relief for paramedics and EMTs to address this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29431/26]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Dingle Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29422/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 2026

548. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Dingle Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29422/26]

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