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Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. 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. [2961/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2026

518. 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. [2961/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that it has been reported that Galway is among the most congested cities globally and in Europe, with road users losing an average of approximately 67 hours annually due to traffic delays; the assessment his Department has made of the impact of this level of congestion on commuters travelling from Galway east into the city for work, education, and healthcare; the specific measures which are planned to address congestion in Galway, including improvements to public transport capacity, park-and-ride facilities, and east–west connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2746/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2026

156. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that it has been reported that Galway is among the most congested cities globally and in Europe, with road users losing an average of approximately 67 hours annually due to traffic delays; the assessment his Department has made of the impact of this level of congestion on commuters travelling from Galway east into the city for work, education, and healthcare; the specific measures which are planned to address congestion in Galway, including improvements to public transport capacity, park-and-ride facilities, and east–west connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2746/26]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which eligibility for occupational injuries recognition and related supports for healthcare workers with long Covid differs from eligibility for healthcare workers who have sustained other occupational injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2026

55. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which eligibility for occupational injuries recognition and related supports for healthcare workers with long Covid differs from eligibility for healthcare workers who have sustained other occupational injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/26]

Record· debate2026-01-14published

Dental Services in the Healthcare System: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

Joint Committee on Health

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the timeline for publication and introduction of the public health (tobacco products and nicotine-inhaling products) (amendment) Bill; to outline the scope of measures on newer products such as nicotine pouches which the Government agreed in November 2025 to add to the Bill; the way in which the proposed measures will align with review of the EU Tobacco Products Directive and the development of a harmonised EU-wide framework for regulating novel nicotine products which Government stated would be more effective than individual Member State action. [2742/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

182. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the timeline for publication and introduction of the public health (tobacco products and nicotine-inhaling products) (amendment) Bill; to outline the scope of measures on newer products such as nicotine pouches which the Government agreed in November 2025 to add to the Bill; the way in which the proposed measures will align with review of the EU Tobacco Products Directive and the development of a harmonised EU-wide framework for regulating novel nicotine products which Government stated would be more effective than individual Member State action. [2742/26]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1080 of 18 November 2025, the status of the HSE’s engagements with Cork City Council with respect to the road access issue identified at the St. Stephen’s Hospital site; the proposed location for the elective hospital in Cork (details supplied); if a solution has been found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2729/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

180. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1080 of 18 November 2025, the status of the HSE’s engagements with Cork City Council with respect to the road access issue identified at the St. Stephen’s Hospital site; the proposed location for the elective hospital in Cork (details supplied); if a solution has been found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2729/26]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of premises inspected pursuant to the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002, as amended, and under S.I. No. 271/2016, in each year since commencement, by type of premises inspected, in tabular form. [2717/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

175. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of premises inspected pursuant to the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002, as amended, and under S.I. No. 271/2016, in each year since commencement, by type of premises inspected, in tabular form. [2717/26]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the maternity care changes planned for implementation in January 2026; the objectives of these changes; the assessment undertaken of their impact on choice, continuity of care and perinatal mental health supports; the consultation carried out with service users and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2703/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

170. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the maternity care changes planned for implementation in January 2026; the objectives of these changes; the assessment undertaken of their impact on choice, continuity of care and perinatal mental health supports; the consultation carried out with service users and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2703/26]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider an extension to the special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2692/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

169. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider an extension to the special leave with pay scheme for healthcare workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2692/26]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health her position on an initiative (details supplied); if she considers it feasible to implement a similar initiative in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2611/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

164. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health her position on an initiative (details supplied); if she considers it feasible to implement a similar initiative in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2611/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the loss of income faced by healthcare workers with long-Covid following the cessation of special Covid leave with pay on 31 December 2025; what this is estimated to be on average over the next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2527/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

152. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the loss of income faced by healthcare workers with long-Covid following the cessation of special Covid leave with pay on 31 December 2025; what this is estimated to be on average over the next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2527/26]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he intends to review the classification of long-Covid for social protection purposes, including its recognition as an occupational injury for healthcare workers; the timeframe for any such review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2528/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 January 2026

107. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he intends to review the classification of long-Covid for social protection purposes, including its recognition as an occupational injury for healthcare workers; the timeframe for any such review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2528/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2569asked