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Question· writtenPQ 2107asked

2107. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the evidence base being relied upon by the Health Service Executive in developing the updated Model of Care for gender healthcare services; whether international clinical reviews, including the Cass Review and equivalent reviews in other jurisdictions, are being formally considered; and how such evidence will inform Irish clinical standards. [20294/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2107. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the evidence base being relied upon by the Health Service Executive in developing the updated Model of Care for gender healthcare services; whether international clinical reviews, including the Cass Review and equivalent reviews in other jurisdictions, are being formally considered; and how such evidence will inform Irish clinical standards. [20294/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2106asked

2106. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Department of Health or the Health Service Executive conducts periodic clinical audits or outcome evaluations of gender healthcare services delivered within the public health system; if such audits are conducted, the frequency and scope of those audits; and if not, whether such a mechanism will be introduced as part of the new Model of Care. [20293/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2106. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Department of Health or the Health Service Executive conducts periodic clinical audits or outcome evaluations of gender healthcare services delivered within the public health system; if such audits are conducted, the frequency and scope of those audits; and if not, whether such a mechanism will be introduced as part of the new Model of Care. [20293/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2105asked

2105. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the State currently maintains a national dataset recording referrals, diagnoses, treatment pathways, clinical interventions and outcomes for persons receiving gender healthcare services in Ireland; if no such dataset currently exists, when she expects one to be established; and whether the development of such a dataset forms part of the updated Model of Care. [20292/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2105. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the State currently maintains a national dataset recording referrals, diagnoses, treatment pathways, clinical interventions and outcomes for persons receiving gender healthcare services in Ireland; if no such dataset currently exists, when she expects one to be established; and whether the development of such a dataset forms part of the updated Model of Care. [20292/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2104asked

2104. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the completion and publication of the updated Model of Care for gender healthcare services being developed by the Health Service Executive; the stages remaining in that process; and whether the Model of Care will be subject to public or professional consultation before adoption. [20291/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2104. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the completion and publication of the updated Model of Care for gender healthcare services being developed by the Health Service Executive; the stages remaining in that process; and whether the Model of Care will be subject to public or professional consultation before adoption. [20291/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2103asked

2103. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Health Service Executive review of the Cass Review identified any recommendations relating to safeguarding, diagnostic standards, risk mitigation, or clinical governance in the treatment of children and adolescents presenting with gender incongruence or dysphoria; and whether such recommendations are being incorporated into the developing Model of Care for gender healthcare services. [20290/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2103. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Health Service Executive review of the Cass Review identified any recommendations relating to safeguarding, diagnostic standards, risk mitigation, or clinical governance in the treatment of children and adolescents presenting with gender incongruence or dysphoria; and whether such recommendations are being incorporated into the developing Model of Care for gender healthcare services. [20290/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2100asked

2100. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the formal methodological framework used by her Department when evaluating international clinical guidance prior to incorporation into national healthcare policy; and whether such a methodology was applied in respect of international guidance on gender identity healthcare between 2018 and 2023. [20274/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2100. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the formal methodological framework used by her Department when evaluating international clinical guidance prior to incorporation into national healthcare policy; and whether such a methodology was applied in respect of international guidance on gender identity healthcare between 2018 and 2023. [20274/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2099asked

2099. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the number of students in unpaid work placements in both the health care and education sectors; the total value to these sectors of this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20273/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2099. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the number of students in unpaid work placements in both the health care and education sectors; the total value to these sectors of this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20273/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2098asked

2098. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has issued any policy direction, guidance or instruction to the Health Service Executive following publication of the final Cass Review regarding the provision of gender identity healthcare services to children and adolescents in Ireland. [20266/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2098. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has issued any policy direction, guidance or instruction to the Health Service Executive following publication of the final Cass Review regarding the provision of gender identity healthcare services to children and adolescents in Ireland. [20266/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2097asked

2097. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the formal national clinical governance framework that currently applies to gender identity healthcare services provided to minors pending completion of the updated national model of care; and the specific safeguarding standards required under that framework. [20265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2097. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the formal national clinical governance framework that currently applies to gender identity healthcare services provided to minors pending completion of the updated national model of care; and the specific safeguarding standards required under that framework. [20265/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2096asked

2096. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Department has received the report of the expert group established by the Health Service Executive to consider the implications of the final Cass Review for gender healthcare services in Ireland; if so, the date on which the report was received; and whether she intends to publish the report. [20264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2096. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the Department has received the report of the expert group established by the Health Service Executive to consider the implications of the final Cass Review for gender healthcare services in Ireland; if so, the date on which the report was received; and whether she intends to publish the report. [20264/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2095asked

2095. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any national clinical audit, patient safety review or governance evaluation has been undertaken since 2020 in respect of gender identity services provided to children and adolescents within the public health system; if so, to provide the dates and scope of such reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20263/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2095. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any national clinical audit, patient safety review or governance evaluation has been undertaken since 2020 in respect of gender identity services provided to children and adolescents within the public health system; if so, to provide the dates and scope of such reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20263/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2093asked

2093. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has approved or mandated the establishment of a national dataset for the purposes of planning, governance, oversight and evaluation of gender identity healthcare services provided to children and adolescents within the public health system; if not, whether such a dataset will be introduced; and the timeframe for its implementation. [20261/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2093. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has approved or mandated the establishment of a national dataset for the purposes of planning, governance, oversight and evaluation of gender identity healthcare services provided to children and adolescents within the public health system; if not, whether such a dataset will be introduced; and the timeframe for its implementation. [20261/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2082asked

2082. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current clinical governance framework applying to gender identity healthcare services provided to children and adolescents in Ireland pending completion of the updated national model of care; whether a national dataset, audit framework or outcome monitoring system is currently in place for these services; and the safeguards and oversight mechanisms which operate to ensure patient safety and accountability during this interim period. [20190/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2082. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current clinical governance framework applying to gender identity healthcare services provided to children and adolescents in Ireland pending completion of the updated national model of care; whether a national dataset, audit framework or outcome monitoring system is currently in place for these services; and the safeguards and oversight mechanisms which operate to ensure patient safety and accountability during this interim period. [20190/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2077asked

2077. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the Health Service Executive maintains any national system for monitoring clinical outcomes, complications, or long-term follow-up in respect of children and adolescents from Ireland who receive gender-related medical treatment abroad under the treatment abroad scheme or any related referral pathway; if so, the governance arrangements for collecting and reviewing such information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20182/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2077. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the Health Service Executive maintains any national system for monitoring clinical outcomes, complications, or long-term follow-up in respect of children and adolescents from Ireland who receive gender-related medical treatment abroad under the treatment abroad scheme or any related referral pathway; if so, the governance arrangements for collecting and reviewing such information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20182/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2063asked

2063. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the Health Service Executive records clinical outcomes, complications, or follow-up care requirements for patients who receive gender affirmation surgery abroad funded under the treatment abroad scheme; and if so, the oversight mechanisms in place to monitor patient outcomes and long-term healthcare impacts. [20124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2063. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the Health Service Executive records clinical outcomes, complications, or follow-up care requirements for patients who receive gender affirmation surgery abroad funded under the treatment abroad scheme; and if so, the oversight mechanisms in place to monitor patient outcomes and long-term healthcare impacts. [20124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2061asked

2061. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the countries and healthcare providers in which gender affirmation surgeries funded under the Treatment Abroad Scheme have been carried out since 2020; the number of procedures funded in each jurisdiction; and whether the Department maintains a list of approved hospitals or surgical centres for such treatments. [20122/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2061. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the countries and healthcare providers in which gender affirmation surgeries funded under the Treatment Abroad Scheme have been carried out since 2020; the number of procedures funded in each jurisdiction; and whether the Department maintains a list of approved hospitals or surgical centres for such treatments. [20122/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2038asked

2038. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of capital projects submitted to HSE estates for Longford from acute, primary, community and so on over the past three years; and the status of each project, in tabular form. [20024/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2038. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of capital projects submitted to HSE estates for Longford from acute, primary, community and so on over the past three years; and the status of each project, in tabular form. [20024/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2031asked

2031. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to increase rare disease education and training for healthcare professionals, including the integration of new HSE rare disease training programmes and collaboration with the National Rare Diseases Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20004/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2031. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to increase rare disease education and training for healthcare professionals, including the integration of new HSE rare disease training programmes and collaboration with the National Rare Diseases Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20004/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2028asked

2028. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the work of the Implementation Oversight Group established under the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030, including its current priorities and expected timelines for publishing the full implementation plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20001/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

2028. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the work of the Implementation Oversight Group established under the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030, including its current priorities and expected timelines for publishing the full implementation plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20001/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1998asked

1998. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to consider including stiff person syndrome on the long term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19903/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1998. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to consider including stiff person syndrome on the long term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19903/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1995asked

1995. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the measures introduced since 2024 to reduce reliance on agency staffing within the public health service; the targets set by her Department or the Health Service Executive for reducing agency expenditure; the progress made against those targets to date; and the number of agency workers who have transitioned to direct employment contracts with the Health Service Executive under agency conversion initiatives. [19887/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1995. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the measures introduced since 2024 to reduce reliance on agency staffing within the public health service; the targets set by her Department or the Health Service Executive for reducing agency expenditure; the progress made against those targets to date; and the number of agency workers who have transitioned to direct employment contracts with the Health Service Executive under agency conversion initiatives. [19887/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1994asked

1994. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of agency staff engaged within the public health service expressed as whole-time equivalents in each regional health area for the years 2024 and 2025; the total associated expenditure on those staff in each region; and the proportion of agency expenditure represented by clinical, nursing, health and social care professionals and other staffing categories. [19886/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1994. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of agency staff engaged within the public health service expressed as whole-time equivalents in each regional health area for the years 2024 and 2025; the total associated expenditure on those staff in each region; and the proportion of agency expenditure represented by clinical, nursing, health and social care professionals and other staffing categories. [19886/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1993asked

1993. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the Health Service Executive has undertaken any national or regional analysis examining the relationship between funded staff vacancy levels and agency staffing expenditure in the public health service; if such analysis has been undertaken, to provide the dates, methodology and key findings of that analysis; and if no such analysis has been undertaken, the reason the Department has not conducted such analysis given the scale of agency staffing expenditure within the publicly funded health system. [19885/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1993. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the Health Service Executive has undertaken any national or regional analysis examining the relationship between funded staff vacancy levels and agency staffing expenditure in the public health service; if such analysis has been undertaken, to provide the dates, methodology and key findings of that analysis; and if no such analysis has been undertaken, the reason the Department has not conducted such analysis given the scale of agency staffing expenditure within the publicly funded health system. [19885/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1982asked

1982. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if agency workers working as health care assistants who are not employed directly by the HSE will be entitled to basic protections such as sick pay or guaranteed hours (details supplied). [19851/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1982. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if agency workers working as health care assistants who are not employed directly by the HSE will be entitled to basic protections such as sick pay or guaranteed hours (details supplied). [19851/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1981asked

1981. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide supplementary payments or other measures to healthcare support carers in the community who will not be able to afford to travel to parts of East Clare and West Clare due to the dramatically increasing costs of petrol and diesel, some are expected to travel to 1 client up to 44km; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19850/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1981. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide supplementary payments or other measures to healthcare support carers in the community who will not be able to afford to travel to parts of East Clare and West Clare due to the dramatically increasing costs of petrol and diesel, some are expected to travel to 1 client up to 44km; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19850/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1943asked

1943. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify the number of public health nurses in an area (details supplied); to confirm whether this number has decreased in the past five years; if this number will be increased in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19686/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1943. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify the number of public health nurses in an area (details supplied); to confirm whether this number has decreased in the past five years; if this number will be increased in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19686/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1937asked

1937. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to amending the National Transfer Panel to ensure that trained public health nurses who wish to re-enter the panel can return to public health nursing without a requirement to retrain; the reason such requirements exist; if there is any update from conversations with unions on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19663/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1937. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to amending the National Transfer Panel to ensure that trained public health nurses who wish to re-enter the panel can return to public health nursing without a requirement to retrain; the reason such requirements exist; if there is any update from conversations with unions on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19663/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1931asked

1931. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health to commit to simultaneously progressing planning permission processes for all three options outlined in the HIQA report into health services in the Mid-West region; the current progress of the projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1931. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health to commit to simultaneously progressing planning permission processes for all three options outlined in the HIQA report into health services in the Mid-West region; the current progress of the projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1930asked

1930. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health given her decision to alter the policy of co-location in respect of the Rotunda hospital, if she will clarify her Department's position is in respect of the co-location of University Maternity Hospital Limerick with University Hospital Limerick; the position regarding the co-location, including an indicative timeline of each stage of the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19608/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1930. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health given her decision to alter the policy of co-location in respect of the Rotunda hospital, if she will clarify her Department's position is in respect of the co-location of University Maternity Hospital Limerick with University Hospital Limerick; the position regarding the co-location, including an indicative timeline of each stage of the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19608/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1924asked

1924. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if she will add PMDD to the newly launched HSE Education Programme for Endometriosis given that they affect the same cohort of women and girls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1924. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if she will add PMDD to the newly launched HSE Education Programme for Endometriosis given that they affect the same cohort of women and girls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19533/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1849asked

1849. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1849. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1848asked

1848. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1848. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1838asked

1838. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the rationale for distinguishing between nicotine inhaling and nicotine-consumption products in the proposed Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026; and the implications of any differentiation in terms of regulatory approaches. [19208/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1838. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the rationale for distinguishing between nicotine inhaling and nicotine-consumption products in the proposed Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026; and the implications of any differentiation in terms of regulatory approaches. [19208/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1837asked

1837. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted an assessment of reports from the UK regarding loopholes in the law there which allow for the modifying of disposable devices by adding non-operational charging ports, or including token removable or refillable pods, and their marketing as "reusable"; and if measures will be introduced to avoid similar loopholes in the context of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025. [19207/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1837. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted an assessment of reports from the UK regarding loopholes in the law there which allow for the modifying of disposable devices by adding non-operational charging ports, or including token removable or refillable pods, and their marketing as "reusable"; and if measures will be introduced to avoid similar loopholes in the context of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025. [19207/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1834asked

1834. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reason for the disparity in discretionary payments under the primary care community services (PCCS) scheme for children with certain eye conditions and/or additional needs who require spectacles; if her attention has been drawn to some families being required to pay in excess of €400 per pair of glasses for young children in certain Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) areas, while children with similar conditions are fully funded in other areas, including parts of Dublin; the basis on which such discretionary decisions are made; if national guidance exists to ensure consistency of support; and the steps she will take to eliminate what appears to be an "Eircode lottery" in access to essential prescription eyewear for children with significant clinical need. [19191/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1834. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reason for the disparity in discretionary payments under the primary care community services (PCCS) scheme for children with certain eye conditions and/or additional needs who require spectacles; if her attention has been drawn to some families being required to pay in excess of €400 per pair of glasses for young children in certain Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) areas, while children with similar conditions are fully funded in other areas, including parts of Dublin; the basis on which such discretionary decisions are made; if national guidance exists to ensure consistency of support; and the steps she will take to eliminate what appears to be an "Eircode lottery" in access to essential prescription eyewear for children with significant clinical need. [19191/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1816asked

1816. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the way in which public health nurses (PHN's) who have left and wish to return to work as a PHN can be facilitated on a formal structure other than doing agency work, as there is a national transfer panel in place for PHN but this is only for PHN's to move around the country, and is only open to practising PHN's. [19086/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1816. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the way in which public health nurses (PHN's) who have left and wish to return to work as a PHN can be facilitated on a formal structure other than doing agency work, as there is a national transfer panel in place for PHN but this is only for PHN's to move around the country, and is only open to practising PHN's. [19086/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1815asked

1815. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the process for public health nurses (PHN's) who have left PHN work but remain on the nursing register and wish to return to public health nursing. [19085/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1815. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the process for public health nurses (PHN's) who have left PHN work but remain on the nursing register and wish to return to public health nursing. [19085/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1762asked

1762. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health given the recognised ‘risk to patient safety’ identified in the recent HIQA report into urgent and emergency healthcare services in the Mid-West, if she will submit the extension of the UHL campus, option B, as a project for delivery under the Critical Infrastructure Bill once it is enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18779/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1762. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health given the recognised ‘risk to patient safety’ identified in the recent HIQA report into urgent and emergency healthcare services in the Mid-West, if she will submit the extension of the UHL campus, option B, as a project for delivery under the Critical Infrastructure Bill once it is enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18779/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1747asked

1747. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if, under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive, initial consultations with treating consultants abroad via video or phone call are specifically prohibited under the scheme; if the prohibition is outlined in legislation grounding the scheme; the reasons any prohibition exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18733/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1747. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if, under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive, initial consultations with treating consultants abroad via video or phone call are specifically prohibited under the scheme; if the prohibition is outlined in legislation grounding the scheme; the reasons any prohibition exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18733/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1745asked

1745. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of public health nurses in north Dublin, as compared to baseline capacity for 2026; the number of developmental checks done in north Dublin; the actions being taken to increase recruitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1745. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of public health nurses in north Dublin, as compared to baseline capacity for 2026; the number of developmental checks done in north Dublin; the actions being taken to increase recruitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18724/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1719asked

1719. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health if she will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers with long-Covid; the options available to the person in question; to provide an update in respect of any potential reinstatement of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18548/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1719. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health if she will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers with long-Covid; the options available to the person in question; to provide an update in respect of any potential reinstatement of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18548/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1718asked

1718. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide details of the capital spend on permanent health infrastructure over the past ten years in GUH, the only Model 4 hospital in the west and northwest; the way in which this compares with similar spending on other model 4 hospitals across the country namely, Beaumount, Mater, St James's, Vincent's Waterford CUH and LUH; to compare this spend on a per capital basis on both the population served and hospital activity such as admissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18546/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1718. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide details of the capital spend on permanent health infrastructure over the past ten years in GUH, the only Model 4 hospital in the west and northwest; the way in which this compares with similar spending on other model 4 hospitals across the country namely, Beaumount, Mater, St James's, Vincent's Waterford CUH and LUH; to compare this spend on a per capital basis on both the population served and hospital activity such as admissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18546/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1662asked

1662. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Health the impact assessments which were carried out in 2020 when the developmental assessments of children, by public health nurses, were suspended during SARS Cov 2 and similarly, during the Health Service Executive pay & numbers strategies of 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18268/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1662. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Health the impact assessments which were carried out in 2020 when the developmental assessments of children, by public health nurses, were suspended during SARS Cov 2 and similarly, during the Health Service Executive pay & numbers strategies of 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18268/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1529asked

1529. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if key areas such as social welfare, social housing, healthcare, and the functions of public bodies that impact on the lives of women (details supplied) will be explicitly covered by equality legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19052/26]

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1529. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if key areas such as social welfare, social housing, healthcare, and the functions of public bodies that impact on the lives of women (details supplied) will be explicitly covered by equality legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19052/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1139asked

1139. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will recognise long-Covid as an occupational illness for healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18289/26]

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1139. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will recognise long-Covid as an occupational illness for healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18289/26]

Question· writtenPQ 991asked

991. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No’s 148,149,150,151,152 of 16 July 2025, if he will provide this Deputy with a complete copy of the Department/NPWS’s correspondence concerning gulls and public health and safety with the HSE in 2017 as cited in his reply; if he will also provide copies of any consistent/similar correspondence that his Department/NPWS has had with the HSE in respect of wild bird species subject to lethal control nationally under the general derogation for the past forty-plus years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18320/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

991. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No’s 148,149,150,151,152 of 16 July 2025, if he will provide this Deputy with a complete copy of the Department/NPWS’s correspondence concerning gulls and public health and safety with the HSE in 2017 as cited in his reply; if he will also provide copies of any consistent/similar correspondence that his Department/NPWS has had with the HSE in respect of wild bird species subject to lethal control nationally under the general derogation for the past forty-plus years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18320/26]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

348. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views in relation to calls to declare a public health crisis in relation to the number of deaths on Irish roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19916/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

348. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views in relation to calls to declare a public health crisis in relation to the number of deaths on Irish roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19916/26]

Question· writtenPQ 598asked

598. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will explore partnerships with community based providers to deliver timely hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings, noting that early diagnosis and support can reduce isolation, improve mental well-being and lower the risk of dementia. [18180/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

598. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will explore partnerships with community based providers to deliver timely hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings, noting that early diagnosis and support can reduce isolation, improve mental well-being and lower the risk of dementia. [18180/26]

Question· writtenPQ 596asked

596. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will introduce a national awareness campaign on age related hearing loss, given evidence that people often wait between seven to ten years before seeking help and that 66% of hearing aid users regret not acting sooner. [18178/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

596. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will introduce a national awareness campaign on age related hearing loss, given evidence that people often wait between seven to ten years before seeking help and that 66% of hearing aid users regret not acting sooner. [18178/26]

Question· writtenPQ 595asked

595. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address untreated age-related hearing loss as a public health priority, given that the Lancet Commission identifies hearing loss as the biggest modifiable risk factor for dementia and that managing hearing loss between ages 45-65 years reduces dementia risk by 7%. [18177/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

595. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address untreated age-related hearing loss as a public health priority, given that the Lancet Commission identifies hearing loss as the biggest modifiable risk factor for dementia and that managing hearing loss between ages 45-65 years reduces dementia risk by 7%. [18177/26]

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