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Question· writtenPQ 978asked

978. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any changes to national policy, clinical governance, or risk-mitigation measures for gender-related healthcare for minors have been approved by her since the completion of the expert group report; and if not, the reasons no such changes have been made. [7500/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

978. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any changes to national policy, clinical governance, or risk-mitigation measures for gender-related healthcare for minors have been approved by her since the completion of the expert group report; and if not, the reasons no such changes have been made. [7500/26]

Question· writtenPQ 977asked

977. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts the findings and recommendations of the expert group report examining the implications of a review (details supplied) for gender-related healthcare services; whether she has approved, rejected, or deferred any recommendations arising from that report; and the rationale for her position. [7499/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

977. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts the findings and recommendations of the expert group report examining the implications of a review (details supplied) for gender-related healthcare services; whether she has approved, rejected, or deferred any recommendations arising from that report; and the rationale for her position. [7499/26]

Question· writtenPQ 976asked

976. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the expert group report examining the implications of a review (details supplied) contains any findings or recommendations relating specifically to gender-related healthcare for children and adolescents; whether those findings differ from existing Irish clinical practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7498/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

976. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the expert group report examining the implications of a review (details supplied) contains any findings or recommendations relating specifically to gender-related healthcare for children and adolescents; whether those findings differ from existing Irish clinical practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7498/26]

Question· writtenPQ 975asked

975. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she has received, reviewed, or been briefed on the report prepared by the expert group established by the HSE to examine the implications of the final of a review (details supplied) for gender-related healthcare services in Ireland; the date on which she first received or was informed of this report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7497/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

975. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she has received, reviewed, or been briefed on the report prepared by the expert group established by the HSE to examine the implications of the final of a review (details supplied) for gender-related healthcare services in Ireland; the date on which she first received or was informed of this report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7497/26]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the actions implemented following the audit findings on capital project overruns, particularly regarding major infrastructure developments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7266/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

449. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the actions implemented following the audit findings on capital project overruns, particularly regarding major infrastructure developments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7266/26]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

445. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that clinical guidelines and cardiovascular risk assessment tools, reflect, sex-specific differences in women's cardiovascular policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7237/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

445. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that clinical guidelines and cardiovascular risk assessment tools, reflect, sex-specific differences in women's cardiovascular policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7237/26]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure that healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care receive training on sex-specific cardiovascular symptoms and risk factors; and how this will be integrated into accreditation and continuing professional development. [7131/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

438. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure that healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care receive training on sex-specific cardiovascular symptoms and risk factors; and how this will be integrated into accreditation and continuing professional development. [7131/26]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

437. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if she will considerusingthe Women’s Health Fund and theSláintecareIntegration Fund tosubsidiseessentialpost-diagnosis care for women with cardiovascular disease, including medication,transportand rehabilitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

437. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if she will considerusingthe Women’s Health Fund and theSláintecareIntegration Fund tosubsidiseessentialpost-diagnosis care for women with cardiovascular disease, including medication,transportand rehabilitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place with healthcare professional training bodies, and nursing colleges, to improve early recognition of heart disease in women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7079/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

425. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place with healthcare professional training bodies, and nursing colleges, to improve early recognition of heart disease in women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7079/26]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current guidelines and legal requirements in place in relation to avian influenza, including the public health and animal health basis for these measures; the way they apply to organised cage bird shows, including budgerigar and canary shows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

380. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current guidelines and legal requirements in place in relation to avian influenza, including the public health and animal health basis for these measures; the way they apply to organised cage bird shows, including budgerigar and canary shows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of those on Stamp 2 visas who have worked as healthcare assistance in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7200/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

249. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of those on Stamp 2 visas who have worked as healthcare assistance in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7200/26]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of work visas which were issued for healthcare assistants in each of the past four years, including a breakdown of country of origin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7199/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

248. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of work visas which were issued for healthcare assistants in each of the past four years, including a breakdown of country of origin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7199/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health if the primary health care centre in Arklow has been leased to the HSE for a 30-year period (details supplied); the process by which primary care providers may lease space within the centre; if she will assist in progressing an expression of interest submitted by a primary care provider who has sought to lease space but has been unable to secure a response to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6889/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

221. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health if the primary health care centre in Arklow has been leased to the HSE for a 30-year period (details supplied); the process by which primary care providers may lease space within the centre; if she will assist in progressing an expression of interest submitted by a primary care provider who has sought to lease space but has been unable to secure a response to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6889/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she plans to develop a new national cardiovascular health plan following publication of the EU’s Safe Hearts Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6840/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

219. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she plans to develop a new national cardiovascular health plan following publication of the EU’s Safe Hearts Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6840/26]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if she, her Department, or the Health Service Executive is aware of complaints by a person (details supplied) in relation to understaffing of public health nurse services, and if so when they intend to respond. [6730/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

193. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if she, her Department, or the Health Service Executive is aware of complaints by a person (details supplied) in relation to understaffing of public health nurse services, and if so when they intend to respond. [6730/26]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the appropriate staffing numbers and actual staffing numbers for public health nurse services in Dublin; and the measures she intends to take to address understaffing in these services. [6729/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

192. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the appropriate staffing numbers and actual staffing numbers for public health nurse services in Dublin; and the measures she intends to take to address understaffing in these services. [6729/26]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if, as a result of understaffing in public health nurse services in Dublin, follow-up checks on infants at three months and at nine to 11 months are not being conducted, and follow-up checks promised within 48-hours of hospitalisation of infants are also not taking place within that timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6728/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

191. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if, as a result of understaffing in public health nurse services in Dublin, follow-up checks on infants at three months and at nine to 11 months are not being conducted, and follow-up checks promised within 48-hours of hospitalisation of infants are also not taking place within that timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6728/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1159asked

1159. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will allow the Home Support Service in Donegal to resume recruitment for health care assistants, which has been curtailed; and if the outsourcing of these services to private providers in Donegal has been curtailed. [6610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

1159. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will allow the Home Support Service in Donegal to resume recruitment for health care assistants, which has been curtailed; and if the outsourcing of these services to private providers in Donegal has been curtailed. [6610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1123asked

1123. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants in emergency medicine working in the public health service; her plans to expand this number; the international recommended best practice ratio for consultant in emergency medicine to population and current ratios. [6434/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

1123. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants in emergency medicine working in the public health service; her plans to expand this number; the international recommended best practice ratio for consultant in emergency medicine to population and current ratios. [6434/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1117asked

1117. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has considered the equality and employment law implications of healthcare assistants performing comparable work receiving materially different rates of pay within Section 39 funded services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6371/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

1117. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has considered the equality and employment law implications of healthcare assistants performing comparable work receiving materially different rates of pay within Section 39 funded services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6371/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1116asked

1116. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware that healthcare assistants employed by an organisation(details supplied) were excluded from the 2025 pay agreement between the union and representatives of the social and community sector which provided for a 9.25% increase for Section 39 workers; the reason these workers were deemed "out of scope"; whether her Department or the HSE has reviewed this decision; the steps being taken to address pay parity for these workers in line with comparable Section 39 healthcare assistants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6370/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

1116. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware that healthcare assistants employed by an organisation(details supplied) were excluded from the 2025 pay agreement between the union and representatives of the social and community sector which provided for a 9.25% increase for Section 39 workers; the reason these workers were deemed "out of scope"; whether her Department or the HSE has reviewed this decision; the steps being taken to address pay parity for these workers in line with comparable Section 39 healthcare assistants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6370/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1028asked

1028. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of strike action taken by healthcare assistants at a provider (details supplied); and the actions her Department is taking to resolve this urgent dispute. [5870/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

1028. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of strike action taken by healthcare assistants at a provider (details supplied); and the actions her Department is taking to resolve this urgent dispute. [5870/26]

Question· writtenPQ 990asked

990. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year costs to recruit three additional WTE epidemiologists, and three additional principal epidemiologists to work in the public health services. [5747/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

990. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year costs to recruit three additional WTE epidemiologists, and three additional principal epidemiologists to work in the public health services. [5747/26]

Question· writtenPQ 932asked

932. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the detailed design stage of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5508/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

932. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the detailed design stage of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5508/26]

Question· writtenPQ 826asked

826. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether funding provided to the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is sufficient to meet the full cost of staff wages and related employment costs; whether CRC-funded staff are paid in line with comparable grades within the public health service; to outline any measures being taken to address pay disparities and staff retention issues within CRC services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6357/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

826. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether funding provided to the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is sufficient to meet the full cost of staff wages and related employment costs; whether CRC-funded staff are paid in line with comparable grades within the public health service; to outline any measures being taken to address pay disparities and staff retention issues within CRC services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6357/26]

Question· writtenPQ 550asked

550. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health her views on whether the marketing, packaging and prominent retail display of vapes and snuff products are designed to attract children and young people; if she will introduce legislation requiring these products to be kept out of sight in retail outlets, similar to tobacco products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5396/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

550. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health her views on whether the marketing, packaging and prominent retail display of vapes and snuff products are designed to attract children and young people; if she will introduce legislation requiring these products to be kept out of sight in retail outlets, similar to tobacco products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5396/26]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for University Hospital Waterford; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5262/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

529. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for University Hospital Waterford; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5262/26]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

528. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5261/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

528. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5261/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in Dublin mid-west; the number of vacancies for public health nurses: if P1, P2 and P3 developmental checks are being carried out at all health centres in Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4135/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

135. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in Dublin mid-west; the number of vacancies for public health nurses: if P1, P2 and P3 developmental checks are being carried out at all health centres in Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4135/26]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of a building (details supplied); when it is expected to be handed over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4904/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

97. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of a building (details supplied); when it is expected to be handed over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4904/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows advertising by alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3351/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

90. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows advertising by alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3351/26]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the status of the Swords surgical hub; the current projected opening date; the progress made to date on staffing, resourcing, and commissioning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5052/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

86. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the status of the Swords surgical hub; the current projected opening date; the progress made to date on staffing, resourcing, and commissioning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5052/26]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the construction of the new surgical hub in Swords; the expected capacity of the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4886/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

79. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the construction of the new surgical hub in Swords; the expected capacity of the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4886/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the redevelopment of Galway University Hospital; and the current stage of planning and approval, any changes to the project scope or costs; and the anticipated timeline for delivery. [5008/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

75. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the redevelopment of Galway University Hospital; and the current stage of planning and approval, any changes to the project scope or costs; and the anticipated timeline for delivery. [5008/26]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of the new daycare centre which has been promised to be located adjacent to Abbeyleix nursing unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4439/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

74. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of the new daycare centre which has been promised to be located adjacent to Abbeyleix nursing unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4439/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken on foot of the recent “Ireland’s Future Health and Social Care Workforce” report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4969/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

62. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken on foot of the recent “Ireland’s Future Health and Social Care Workforce” report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4969/26]

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