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Question· writtenPQ 2971asked

2971. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with a disability currently awaiting a residential placement, by community healthcare organisation and by length of time spent on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61814/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2971. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with a disability currently awaiting a residential placement, by community healthcare organisation and by length of time spent on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61814/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2968asked

2968. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if there is a national policy or standard providing that an adult with a disability be offered a residential or supported-living placement within their own county or community healthcare organisation area; the number of adults placed outside their county of origin in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2968. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if there is a national policy or standard providing that an adult with a disability be offered a residential or supported-living placement within their own county or community healthcare organisation area; the number of adults placed outside their county of origin in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61817/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2720asked

2720. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns raised at the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food that veterinary nurses continue to experience significantly lower pay and weaker career progression compared to equivalent clinical roles in human healthcare; the measures his Department is examining to improve retention within the profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter.' [61935/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2720. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns raised at the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food that veterinary nurses continue to experience significantly lower pay and weaker career progression compared to equivalent clinical roles in human healthcare; the measures his Department is examining to improve retention within the profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter.' [61935/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2515asked

2515. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action he is taking to reduce the waiting time for long stay (D) visa applicants to support those working and living in Ireland, especially in the healthcare sector so their family can join them here in Ireland and keeping these vital workers in the country. [62963/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2515. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action he is taking to reduce the waiting time for long stay (D) visa applicants to support those working and living in Ireland, especially in the healthcare sector so their family can join them here in Ireland and keeping these vital workers in the country. [62963/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2491asked

2491. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider reviewing the family reunification rights for healthcare assistants and home care assistants who have completed two years of lawful full-time employment in Ireland in order that they can access family reunification rights similar to those available to critical skills employment permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62740/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2491. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider reviewing the family reunification rights for healthcare assistants and home care assistants who have completed two years of lawful full-time employment in Ireland in order that they can access family reunification rights similar to those available to critical skills employment permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62740/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2465asked

2465. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been undertaken of the impact of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied), on local services and infrastructure, including healthcare, policing, education and community services; the engagement that has taken place with local stakeholders regarding any increase in occupancy at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62599/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2465. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been undertaken of the impact of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied), on local services and infrastructure, including healthcare, policing, education and community services; the engagement that has taken place with local stakeholders regarding any increase in occupancy at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62599/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2461asked

2461. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any complaints have been received by IPAS, the accommodation provider or his Department relating to waste management, litter, vermin, environmental health or public health issues associated with the operation of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied) since 1 January 2026; the actions that have been taken in response to any such complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62605/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2461. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any complaints have been received by IPAS, the accommodation provider or his Department relating to waste management, litter, vermin, environmental health or public health issues associated with the operation of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied) since 1 January 2026; the actions that have been taken in response to any such complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62605/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2222asked

2222. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the family reunification visa system whether he acknowledges the concerns of healthcare assistants who work full-time, pay tax, and serve the needs of Irish society but who are refused reunification visas as their income is deemed insufficient under the terms of the scheme; whether he accepts the view that Ireland accepts healthcare labour as essential, but the immigration system often treats family reunification as unaffordable; and his plans to examine the fairness of the thresholds. [60049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2222. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the family reunification visa system whether he acknowledges the concerns of healthcare assistants who work full-time, pay tax, and serve the needs of Irish society but who are refused reunification visas as their income is deemed insufficient under the terms of the scheme; whether he accepts the view that Ireland accepts healthcare labour as essential, but the immigration system often treats family reunification as unaffordable; and his plans to examine the fairness of the thresholds. [60049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1748asked

1748. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the remediation funding provided under the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will extend to multi-occupancy, purpose-built residential healthcare or supportive step-down facilities operated by registered AHBs (details supplied); if purpose-built residential accommodations managed by charitable social housing providers meet the criteria of an apartment or duplex under the current legislative framework where they provide long-term or transitional multi-unit housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59851/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1748. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the remediation funding provided under the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will extend to multi-occupancy, purpose-built residential healthcare or supportive step-down facilities operated by registered AHBs (details supplied); if purpose-built residential accommodations managed by charitable social housing providers meet the criteria of an apartment or duplex under the current legislative framework where they provide long-term or transitional multi-unit housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59851/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1722asked

1722. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place to ensure that Government Departments, local authorities and State agencies coordinate the delivery of housing with the timely provision of schools, healthcare, childcare, transport and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60255/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1722. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place to ensure that Government Departments, local authorities and State agencies coordinate the delivery of housing with the timely provision of schools, healthcare, childcare, transport and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60255/26]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to previous correspondence regarding the route 275 service between Dingle and Tralee, if the NTA will examine the feasibility of allowing the bus which is understood to depart Dingle at approximately 11 p.m. and travel towards Tralee while out of service to carry passengers; and if consideration will be given to the transport needs of healthcare workers, hospitality workers and other late-shift workers, as well as residents and visitors in Dingle and surrounding communities (details supplied). [62858/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

519. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to previous correspondence regarding the route 275 service between Dingle and Tralee, if the NTA will examine the feasibility of allowing the bus which is understood to depart Dingle at approximately 11 p.m. and travel towards Tralee while out of service to carry passengers; and if consideration will be given to the transport needs of healthcare workers, hospitality workers and other late-shift workers, as well as residents and visitors in Dingle and surrounding communities (details supplied). [62858/26]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence the healthcare and medical treatment entitlements of members of the Permanent Defence Force who are serving out of engagement; whether these entitlements differ from those of other serving members of the Permanent Defence Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

240. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence the healthcare and medical treatment entitlements of members of the Permanent Defence Force who are serving out of engagement; whether these entitlements differ from those of other serving members of the Permanent Defence Force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department ever carried out or supported the Local Authority on an environmental study into the lands of the former Dunsink landfill and the implications dumped materials at this site have on public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

197. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department ever carried out or supported the Local Authority on an environmental study into the lands of the former Dunsink landfill and the implications dumped materials at this site have on public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4131asked

4131. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if she will outline any plans to introduce specialist public health nurses; the number; and at what cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59365/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4131. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if she will outline any plans to introduce specialist public health nurses; the number; and at what cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59365/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4129asked

4129. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health to provide the numbers of people who availed of the Northern Planned Healthcare Scheme from June 2024 to June 2025; if she will detail the types of treatment received, on a county by county basis, in tabular form; the total amount paid to the Planned Healthcare Scheme during this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59363/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4129. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health to provide the numbers of people who availed of the Northern Planned Healthcare Scheme from June 2024 to June 2025; if she will detail the types of treatment received, on a county by county basis, in tabular form; the total amount paid to the Planned Healthcare Scheme during this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59363/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4115asked

4115. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the major capital development programme at a hospital (details supplied), including the proposed new emergency department, the 95-bed ward block and associated enabling works; the current stage of each project; the expected timelines for delivery; the funding allocated to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59331/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4115. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the major capital development programme at a hospital (details supplied), including the proposed new emergency department, the 95-bed ward block and associated enabling works; the current stage of each project; the expected timelines for delivery; the funding allocated to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59331/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4113asked

4113. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the development of a national neurological registry to improve planning, service delivery and research; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59312/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4113. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the development of a national neurological registry to improve planning, service delivery and research; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59312/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4105asked

4105. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of the National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services; the progress made to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59304/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4105. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of the National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services; the progress made to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59304/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4076asked

4076. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the Toghermore site in County Galway under the ownership of the HSE; the stage the review has reached in respect to a future respite centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59105/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4076. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review being undertaken in respect of the Toghermore site in County Galway under the ownership of the HSE; the stage the review has reached in respect to a future respite centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59105/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4075asked

4075. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health for an update on the feasibility study being undertaken in respect of the Toghermore site in County Galway; the stage the study has reached and the preliminary findings that have emerged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4075. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health for an update on the feasibility study being undertaken in respect of the Toghermore site in County Galway; the stage the study has reached and the preliminary findings that have emerged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59104/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4072asked

4072. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health for an update on the actions being taken by her Department and the HSE to increase inpatient bed capacity at a hospital (details supplied) in order to meet the healthcare needs of a growing population, reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow through the emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59101/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4072. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health for an update on the actions being taken by her Department and the HSE to increase inpatient bed capacity at a hospital (details supplied) in order to meet the healthcare needs of a growing population, reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow through the emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59101/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4047asked

4047. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health there are plans to upgrade any further primary healthcare centres in Wicklow; and if so, to provide details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58865/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4047. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health there are plans to upgrade any further primary healthcare centres in Wicklow; and if so, to provide details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58865/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4032asked

4032. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if she will be engaging with European partners to establish a European neurological health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58845/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4032. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if she will be engaging with European partners to establish a European neurological health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58845/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4017asked

4017. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access each discipline within psychiatry of later life teams, by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58572/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4017. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access each discipline within psychiatry of later life teams, by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58572/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4016asked

4016. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access each discipline within adult community mental health teams, by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58571/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4016. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access each discipline within adult community mental health teams, by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58571/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4015asked

4015. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of children and young people waiting to access each discipline within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4015. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of children and young people waiting to access each discipline within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4012asked

4012. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether an updated assessment has been carried out of emergency department overcrowding, patient waiting times and bed capacity pressures at Beaumont Hospital since planning permission was granted for the new emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4012. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether an updated assessment has been carried out of emergency department overcrowding, patient waiting times and bed capacity pressures at Beaumont Hospital since planning permission was granted for the new emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58567/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4011asked

4011. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether the redevelopment of the emergency department and the proposed 95-bed ward block at Beaumont Hospital remain prioritised within the HSE Capital Plan; the funding allocated to each project to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4011. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether the redevelopment of the emergency department and the proposed 95-bed ward block at Beaumont Hospital remain prioritised within the HSE Capital Plan; the funding allocated to each project to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4010asked

4010. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated timeline for completion of the detailed design stage of the new emergency department at Beaumont Hospital; when the construction tender is expected to commence; whether any risks to the project timeline have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58565/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4010. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated timeline for completion of the detailed design stage of the new emergency department at Beaumont Hospital; when the construction tender is expected to commence; whether any risks to the project timeline have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58565/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4008asked

4008. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health for an update on the work to examine biobanking in Ireland, and the potential for legislation to underpin it, as recommended by the Irish Health Research Forum in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58562/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4008. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health for an update on the work to examine biobanking in Ireland, and the potential for legislation to underpin it, as recommended by the Irish Health Research Forum in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58562/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3990asked

3990. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 3034 of 14 April and 409 of 21 May 2026, the approved WTE, filled WTE and vacant WTE in social work, psychology and occupational therapy in each mainstream CAMHS team in HSE West and North West, broken down by integrated healthcare area and team; for each vacant post, the grade, WTE, date on which the vacancy arose, whether it is approved for filling, recruitment attempts made and current recruitment status; the number of individual posts that have been vacant for more than 12 months, irrespective of whether another staff member in the same discipline remains on the team or temporary, agency or cross-cover is available; to clarify whether the previous statement that no CAMHS team had been without one of these disciplines for more than one year meant that no team had fallen to zero WTE in a discipline, rather than that no individual post had been vacant for more than one year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58452/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3990. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 3034 of 14 April and 409 of 21 May 2026, the approved WTE, filled WTE and vacant WTE in social work, psychology and occupational therapy in each mainstream CAMHS team in HSE West and North West, broken down by integrated healthcare area and team; for each vacant post, the grade, WTE, date on which the vacancy arose, whether it is approved for filling, recruitment attempts made and current recruitment status; the number of individual posts that have been vacant for more than 12 months, irrespective of whether another staff member in the same discipline remains on the team or temporary, agency or cross-cover is available; to clarify whether the previous statement that no CAMHS team had been without one of these disciplines for more than one year meant that no team had fallen to zero WTE in a discipline, rather than that no individual post had been vacant for more than one year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58452/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3962asked

3962. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access each discipline within psychiatry of later life teams, broken down by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58299/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3962. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting to access each discipline within psychiatry of later life teams, broken down by discipline, HSE health region and integrated healthcare area; the number waiting less than six months, six-12 months, one to two years, two to three years, three to four years, four to five years and more than five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58299/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3952asked

3952. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting public dental treatment or assessment in each community healthcare organisation area at the end of each year from 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [58281/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3952. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting public dental treatment or assessment in each community healthcare organisation area at the end of each year from 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [58281/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3941asked

3941. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health in respect of outsourced diagnostic imaging services, the number and cost of scans delivered by private providers using publicly owned equipment on public healthcare sites; privately owned equipment located on public healthcare sites; and private imaging facilities; and the figures by modality, HSE health region and provider, in tabular form. [58221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3941. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health in respect of outsourced diagnostic imaging services, the number and cost of scans delivered by private providers using publicly owned equipment on public healthcare sites; privately owned equipment located on public healthcare sites; and private imaging facilities; and the figures by modality, HSE health region and provider, in tabular form. [58221/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3938asked

3938. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for a list of all mental health capital projects costing in excess of €1 million in the South West region since 1 January 2023; the location and purpose of each project; the date each received planning permission; the date works commenced on the build; the date each project was completed or is expected to be completed; the date services commenced or are expected to commence; and the current status of each project, in tabular form. [58218/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3938. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for a list of all mental health capital projects costing in excess of €1 million in the South West region since 1 January 2023; the location and purpose of each project; the date each received planning permission; the date works commenced on the build; the date each project was completed or is expected to be completed; the date services commenced or are expected to commence; and the current status of each project, in tabular form. [58218/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3936asked

3936. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the current status of the Health Performance Visualisation Platform; whether a decision has been made to pause or discontinue its use or rollout, not to renew the current product, or to replace it with another system; the date any such decision was taken and the rationale; the number of healthcare settings in which the platform remains in active use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3936. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the current status of the Health Performance Visualisation Platform; whether a decision has been made to pause or discontinue its use or rollout, not to renew the current product, or to replace it with another system; the date any such decision was taken and the rationale; the number of healthcare settings in which the platform remains in active use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3935asked

3935. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of new posts funded for adult primary care physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, dietetics and podiatry services in 2026, by discipline; the number of these posts advertised so far this year; the extent to which the posts will address the difference between current staffing and the WTE staffing she considers necessary to provide an adequate service; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58215/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3935. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of new posts funded for adult primary care physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, dietetics and podiatry services in 2026, by discipline; the number of these posts advertised so far this year; the extent to which the posts will address the difference between current staffing and the WTE staffing she considers necessary to provide an adequate service; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58215/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3934asked

3934. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the filled whole-time equivalent staffing in adult primary care physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, dietetics and podiatry services as of 30 June 2026; the WTE staffing she considers necessary to provide an adequate service; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58214/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3934. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the filled whole-time equivalent staffing in adult primary care physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, dietetics and podiatry services as of 30 June 2026; the WTE staffing she considers necessary to provide an adequate service; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58214/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3933asked

3933. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of new posts funded in 2026 for primary care services for 0-18s within physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, dietetics and podiatry services, by discipline; the number of those posts advertised so far this year; the extent to which these posts will address the difference between current staffing and the WTE staffing considered necessary; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region in tabular form. [58213/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3933. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of new posts funded in 2026 for primary care services for 0-18s within physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, dietetics and podiatry services, by discipline; the number of those posts advertised so far this year; the extent to which these posts will address the difference between current staffing and the WTE staffing considered necessary; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region in tabular form. [58213/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3932asked

3932. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the whole-time equivalent staffing in primary care services for 0-18s, as of 30 June 2026, by discipline, including psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and dietetics; the WTE staffing she considers necessary to provide an adequate service; the number of additional posts funded but not yet filled; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58212/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3932. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the whole-time equivalent staffing in primary care services for 0-18s, as of 30 June 2026, by discipline, including psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and dietetics; the WTE staffing she considers necessary to provide an adequate service; the number of additional posts funded but not yet filled; and the figures by Integrated Healthcare Area and HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58212/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3930asked

3930. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently admitted to approved centres whose continuous period of inpatient mental health care, including direct transfers between approved centres, exceeds one year; three years; five years; and ten years; the figures by HSE Health Region and by broad age group; the longest current continuous period of inpatient mental-health care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58210/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3930. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently admitted to approved centres whose continuous period of inpatient mental health care, including direct transfers between approved centres, exceeds one year; three years; five years; and ten years; the figures by HSE Health Region and by broad age group; the longest current continuous period of inpatient mental-health care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58210/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3928asked

3928. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of residences providing 24-hour staff support or supervision for people using mental health services that contain shared bedrooms; the total number of shared bedrooms and the number of residents currently accommodated in them by Health Region and Integrated Healthcare Area; the policy governing the use of shared bedrooms; the measures and timeframe for ensuring that every resident who wishes to have a private bedroom can access one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58208/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3928. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of residences providing 24-hour staff support or supervision for people using mental health services that contain shared bedrooms; the total number of shared bedrooms and the number of residents currently accommodated in them by Health Region and Integrated Healthcare Area; the policy governing the use of shared bedrooms; the measures and timeframe for ensuring that every resident who wishes to have a private bedroom can access one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58208/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3927asked

3927. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the current number of residences providing 24-hour staff support for people using mental health services that are operated or funded by the HSE; the number of people currently living in such residences; the number of residences accommodating more than ten people and the number of residents living in those residences; the number located on or immediately adjacent to a hospital or healthcare campus; the figures by HSE Health Region and Integrated Healthcare Area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58207/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3927. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the current number of residences providing 24-hour staff support for people using mental health services that are operated or funded by the HSE; the number of people currently living in such residences; the number of residences accommodating more than ten people and the number of residents living in those residences; the number located on or immediately adjacent to a hospital or healthcare campus; the figures by HSE Health Region and Integrated Healthcare Area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58207/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3922asked

3922. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of updated low-risk alcohol guidelines, in view of the two reports published by the Health Information and Quality Authority in July 2026 at her Department's request (details supplied); whether the updated guidelines will retain separate thresholds for men and women, in view of the finding that the estimated difference in risk between the sexes was minimal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58158/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3922. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of updated low-risk alcohol guidelines, in view of the two reports published by the Health Information and Quality Authority in July 2026 at her Department's request (details supplied); whether the updated guidelines will retain separate thresholds for men and women, in view of the finding that the estimated difference in risk between the sexes was minimal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58158/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3919asked

3919. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is preparing or intends to prepare a national strategy to address loneliness and social isolation as a public health issue; the engagement that has taken place with other Departments on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58134/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3919. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is preparing or intends to prepare a national strategy to address loneliness and social isolation as a public health issue; the engagement that has taken place with other Departments on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58134/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3912asked

3912. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for dietetics by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58114/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3912. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for dietetics by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58114/26]

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