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251 records in IE in 2026
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3911. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for CAMHS by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58113/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3910. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for counselling services by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58112/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3909. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for community psychology services by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58111/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3908. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for podiatry by health region and integrated healthcare area, and age category; and time waiting, in tabular form. [58110/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3907. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for audiology by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58109/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3906. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for ophthalmology by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58108/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3905. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for occupational therapy by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58107/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3904. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for physiotherapy by health region and integrated healthcare area, age category and time waiting, in tabular form. [58106/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3901. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for home care packages in each month in 2026, by health region and integrated healthcare area, in tabular form. [58103/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3900. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for home care packages, by health region and integrated healthcare area, in tabular form. [58102/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3868. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of children seen by the school dental screening service, in each regional health area and integrated healthcare area, in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [58070/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3866. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists contracted to the dental treatment services scheme in each regional health area and integrated healthcare area, in 2025 and 2026, in tabular form. [58068/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3833. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health to provide the sanctioned WTE, filled WTE, vacant WTE, temporary agency WTE and recruitment status for public health nursing services by county, in tabular form. [57872/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3805. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the expected implementation timeline for each individual provision of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 following its anticipated passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas; whether all provisions are intended to be commenced simultaneously or on a phased basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57843/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3788. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE or Children's Health Ireland have assessed alternative scoliosis treatments that have achieved documented spinal correction outcomes for children; if so, the findings of those assessments; the reasons such treatments are not routinely available within the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57705/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3718. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy 2011 and the subsequent implementation plans published in 2019; if she will clarify the current staffing levels of Neuro MDT teams nationwide; the reason neuropsychology services remain unavailable to many patients, including those attending Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57465/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3715. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses assigned to CHO area four in each year since 2023; the current vacancy rate; the current number of births and over 65s serviced per nurse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57448/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3698. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her views on a recently launched report (details supplied) which outlines a critical roadmap for Ireland to meet its international commitment to end new HIV transmissions and HIV-related stigma by 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57426/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3687. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to address chronic understaffing and stark regional gaps in podiatry identified in her Department’s Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care; the status of work to finalise an implementation framework; the timeline being worked towards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57388/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3670. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on healthcare assistant-home support recruitment campaigns, in each county, in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if individual counties are not available to provide details by health region. [57300/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3669. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have been recruited through the healthcare assistant-home support recruitment campaigns in each county for each year of 2021 to 2026 inclusive, in tabular form; and if individual counties are not available to provide details by health region. [57299/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3668. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have been recruited through the healthcare assistant-home support recruitment campaigns in each county in 2026, in tabular form; the number of vacancies that remain for 2026; and if individual counties are not available to provide details by health region. [57298/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3655. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health her plans to include the information contained in the CSO report 'Measuring Distance to Services in Ireland 2026 - Health Services' in health service and budgetary planning; if she will commit to reviewing the urgent and emergency health care provision for west and north Clare in light of the findings; if she will commit further resources in 2026 and 2027 to the NAS for the mid-west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57261/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3623. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of full time Public Health Nurses covering the Donaghmede area of Dubin 13; and the contact details of same. [57101/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3617. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the status of Kelvin Grove, Carlow; the plans in place for its use; and the date by which it will be brought back into use. [57066/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3616. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurse posts per CHO; and the number of posts filled and the number of vacancies, in tabular form. [57065/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3613. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurse posts per CHO; and the number of posts filled and the number of vacancies, in tabular form. [57062/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3610. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the engagement her Department has had with consumer groups, health food retailers and members of the public regarding the proposed EU maximum permitted levels for food supplements; if she has considered the concerns expressed through the national petition signed by over 20,000 people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57007/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3609. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will direct Irish officials at the EU PAFF Committee to call for a pause in the development of maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements pending full consideration of all up to date scientific evidence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57006/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3608. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the evidence base being relied upon by her Department in assessing the proposed EU Maximum permitted levels for food supplements; if she will clarify whether her Department has identified any evidence of harm arising from the food supplement products currently available on the Irish market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57005/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3607. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will set out Ireland's current position at the EU PAFF Committee in relation to the development of maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements; if she will confirm whether Irish officials have raised concerns about the potential impact of uniform EU limits on Irish consumers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57004/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3591. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the capital funding allocation for a hospital (details supplied) between the years 2022 to 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56979/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3586. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the concerns expressed by over 20,000 signatories to a petition (details supplied) and a further 10,000 signatories collected through health stores, including the actions she intends to take to ensure that Irish consumers are appropriately represented in these discussions and that their ability to make informed choices regarding their health is protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56954/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3585. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the evidence base underpinning the proposed restrictions and whether any evidence of harm has been identified in relation to food supplements currently available on the Irish market. [56953/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3584. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns that the proposed limits could result in certain food supplements, including higher-strength vitamin C, magnesium and vitamin D products, no longer being available to Irish consumers in their current form. [56952/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3583. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health her views on concerns that uniform limits across the European Union may not adequately reflect differences in diet, climate, health needs and consumer choice in individual member states. [56951/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3582. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Ireland's representatives on the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) will seek a pause in the process until all relevant and up-to-date scientific evidence has been fully considered. [56950/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3581. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will outline Ireland's current position regarding discussions at EU level on the proposed setting of Maximum Permitted Levels (MPLs) for vitamins and minerals in food supplements. [56949/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3580. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she has been made aware of reports that the Saint Marie Goretti Ward at the Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar, may be facing closure; if she will confirm whether any proposal to close or reconfigure this ward is under consideration by the HSE; the engagement that has taken place with patients, families and staff regarding the future of the ward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56942/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3561. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether Mehta casting and other growth-preserving treatments for early-onset scoliosis are currently available within the State; if not, her plans to introduce these treatments; and the timeframe within which she expects a decision to be made. [56899/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3560. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether she has approved or intends to approve a national plan to improve access to treatment for children with scoliosis and early-onset scoliosis; the actions contained within that plan; and the timeline for implementation of each action. [56898/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3559. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to extending funding supports for children requiring specialist scoliosis treatment outside the European Union where an equivalent treatment is unavailable in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56897/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3557. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE maintains records of the number of children with scoliosis travelling outside the State to access treatment unavailable in Ireland; and if so, the number involved in each of the past five years. [56895/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3556. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of applications made under the treatment abroad scheme and the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive for children with scoliosis in each of the past ten years; and the number approved and refused in each year. [56894/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3551. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of approved but unfilled posts in County Kerry in respect of nurses, doctors, therapists, healthcare assistants and public health nurses, in tabular form. [56877/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3543. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of GP posts, public health nursing posts and therapy posts currently vacant in County Kerry, in each of the years 2020 to 20 July 2026. [56828/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3518. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the way in which Ireland intends to ensure that the interests of consumers who choose to use food supplements as part of their personal health and wellbeing regime are represented during ongoing EU negotiations on Maximum Permitted Levels for nutrients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56735/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3517. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the evidence that has been presented to Ireland by the European Commission or other EU bodies indicating that vitamin and mineral supplements currently sold in compliance with Irish and EU food safety legislation present a significant public health concern requiring further restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56734/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3516. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the extent to which commonly used supplements, including vitamin C, vitamin D and magnesium products currently available in Ireland, could be affected by proposed EU Maximum Permitted Levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56733/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3513. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the engagement her Department has had with Irish manufacturers, retailers and distributors of food supplements regarding proposed EU-wide limits on vitamins and minerals; and if concerns raised by the sector have been communicated to the European Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56669/26]