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Question· writtenPQ 2251asked

2251. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the practical supports that will be put in place to help Ukrainian families currently living in a hotel (details supplied) secure suitable accommodation within such a short timeframe; who is co-ordinating communication and case management for families with complex medical, educational or disability needs; the measures being taken to minimise disruption to children's education, particularly where they have established school placements and specialist supports; the way in which the needs of working families are being considered, particularly where relocation could result in parents losing employment because they can no longer reasonably travel to work; the arrangements being made to ensure continuity of healthcare for those receiving ongoing treatment or specialist services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56715/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2251. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the practical supports that will be put in place to help Ukrainian families currently living in a hotel (details supplied) secure suitable accommodation within such a short timeframe; who is co-ordinating communication and case management for families with complex medical, educational or disability needs; the measures being taken to minimise disruption to children's education, particularly where they have established school placements and specialist supports; the way in which the needs of working families are being considered, particularly where relocation could result in parents losing employment because they can no longer reasonably travel to work; the arrangements being made to ensure continuity of healthcare for those receiving ongoing treatment or specialist services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56715/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2199asked

2199. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to open a dedicated immigrant investor programme in respect of schools, healthcare facilities and sport, with rules and regulations in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55789/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2199. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to open a dedicated immigrant investor programme in respect of schools, healthcare facilities and sport, with rules and regulations in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55789/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1830asked

1830. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has examined the operation of the local connection and normally resident criteria for social housing applicants with disabilities who may need to relocate to access healthcare, disability services, family supports or suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1830. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has examined the operation of the local connection and normally resident criteria for social housing applicants with disabilities who may need to relocate to access healthcare, disability services, family supports or suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58533/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1829asked

1829. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has reviewed the operation of the HMD Form 1 process for applicants seeking social housing support on disability or medical grounds, including the requirement for certification by two healthcare professionals; the impact of this requirement on processing times and any variations in its application by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58532/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1829. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has reviewed the operation of the HMD Form 1 process for applicants seeking social housing support on disability or medical grounds, including the requirement for certification by two healthcare professionals; the impact of this requirement on processing times and any variations in its application by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58532/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1623asked

1623. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a single point of contact to be established for local authorities, AHBs and healthcare stakeholders seeking to develop supported housing for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55603/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1623. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a single point of contact to be established for local authorities, AHBs and healthcare stakeholders seeking to develop supported housing for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55603/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1052asked

1052. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider adding the occupation of healthcare assistant to the critical skills occupations list, in view of the continuing dependence of the healthcare and social care sectors on internationally recruited workers; if he has undertaken any assessment of the case for reclassifying healthcare assistants as a critical skills occupation; whether consideration has been given to the impact that critical skills employment permit status would have on worker retention and family reunification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57640/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1052. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider adding the occupation of healthcare assistant to the critical skills occupations list, in view of the continuing dependence of the healthcare and social care sectors on internationally recruited workers; if he has undertaken any assessment of the case for reclassifying healthcare assistants as a critical skills occupation; whether consideration has been given to the impact that critical skills employment permit status would have on worker retention and family reunification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57640/26]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on orthodontic waiting lists in the Dublin north-east region and by county, Integrated Healthcare Area or IHA, and local area, as appropriate, at the end of July 2026 compared with both the end of July 2025 and December 2025, in tabular form; and the average and longest waiting times in each area for an appointment. [54715/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

583. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on orthodontic waiting lists in the Dublin north-east region and by county, Integrated Healthcare Area or IHA, and local area, as appropriate, at the end of July 2026 compared with both the end of July 2025 and December 2025, in tabular form; and the average and longest waiting times in each area for an appointment. [54715/26]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on orthodontic waiting lists in the Dublin south-east region and by county, Integrated Healthcare Area or IHA, and local area, as appropriate, at the end of July 2026 compared with the end of July 2025 and December 2025, in tabular form; and the average and longest waiting times in each area for an appointment. [54714/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

582. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on orthodontic waiting lists in the Dublin south-east region and by county, Integrated Healthcare Area or IHA, and local area, as appropriate, at the end of July 2026 compared with the end of July 2025 and December 2025, in tabular form; and the average and longest waiting times in each area for an appointment. [54714/26]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the steps being taken to develop a national career pathway for healthcare assistants working in the nursing home sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54576/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

548. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the steps being taken to develop a national career pathway for healthcare assistants working in the nursing home sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54576/26]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health whether she will provide increased, ring-fenced investment for women’s healthcare in budget 2027 to address longstanding gaps in the provision of services across the health system, including preventative care, diagnostics, gynaecology, reproductive health, menopause care, chronic pain services, and community-based supports; the level of additional funding being considered; the priority areas for investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54539/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

546. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health whether she will provide increased, ring-fenced investment for women’s healthcare in budget 2027 to address longstanding gaps in the provision of services across the health system, including preventative care, diagnostics, gynaecology, reproductive health, menopause care, chronic pain services, and community-based supports; the level of additional funding being considered; the priority areas for investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54539/26]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the reason a second health technology assessment (HTA) is required from the producers/suppliers of spinraza to treat those over 18 years with spinal atrophy when it is already approved and administered to those over 18 who commenced the treatment prior to their 18th birthday; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54504/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

540. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the reason a second health technology assessment (HTA) is required from the producers/suppliers of spinraza to treat those over 18 years with spinal atrophy when it is already approved and administered to those over 18 who commenced the treatment prior to their 18th birthday; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54504/26]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

528. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will commission an independent examination of the costs, benefits and practical requirements of establishing a no-fault patient-injury compensation scheme in Ireland, including the potential impact on patients, legal costs, the length of time taken to resolve claims and expenditure by the State Claims Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54472/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

528. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will commission an independent examination of the costs, benefits and practical requirements of establishing a no-fault patient-injury compensation scheme in Ireland, including the potential impact on patients, legal costs, the length of time taken to resolve claims and expenditure by the State Claims Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54472/26]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has examined the patient-injury compensation systems in Denmark, Sweden and Finland, under which patients may apply for compensation without having to establish clinical negligence through court proceedings; if she will consider introducing a similar system in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54471/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

527. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has examined the patient-injury compensation systems in Denmark, Sweden and Finland, under which patients may apply for compensation without having to establish clinical negligence through court proceedings; if she will consider introducing a similar system in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54471/26]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of agency staff engaged by the HSE in each of the past five years and the associated expenditure incurred, broken down by each public acute hospital and by staff category, including nursing and midwifery, medical and dental, health and social care professionals, healthcare support, management and administration, and all other categories, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54470/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

526. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of agency staff engaged by the HSE in each of the past five years and the associated expenditure incurred, broken down by each public acute hospital and by staff category, including nursing and midwifery, medical and dental, health and social care professionals, healthcare support, management and administration, and all other categories, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54470/26]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health her plans and the current actions she has undertaken to address the chronic shortage of healthcare assistants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54381/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

498. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health her plans and the current actions she has undertaken to address the chronic shortage of healthcare assistants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54381/26]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

292. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware that families caring for persons with complex medical needs may be unable to obtain an employment permit for a non-EEA healthcare assistant because the employer is a private household rather than a registered healthcare provider; if he will clarify what alternative mechanism exists in such cases; and whether he will review the current arrangements to ensure that families with genuine, certified care needs are not left without an avenue to recruit suitably qualified carers. [54339/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

292. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware that families caring for persons with complex medical needs may be unable to obtain an employment permit for a non-EEA healthcare assistant because the employer is a private household rather than a registered healthcare provider; if he will clarify what alternative mechanism exists in such cases; and whether he will review the current arrangements to ensure that families with genuine, certified care needs are not left without an avenue to recruit suitably qualified carers. [54339/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to introducing a new higher tax credit or enhanced tax relief for recipients of the State pension who purchase the shingles vaccine at their own expense, given that the vaccine is recommended by public health authorities but is not currently publicly funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54329/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

270. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to introducing a new higher tax credit or enhanced tax relief for recipients of the State pension who purchase the shingles vaccine at their own expense, given that the vaccine is recommended by public health authorities but is not currently publicly funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54329/26]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the level of investment currently being made by her Department and the HSE in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS); the specific services available to women with PMOS within the public health system; whether women diagnosed with PMOS are eligible for assessment and treatment through ambulatory gynaecology clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

431. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the level of investment currently being made by her Department and the HSE in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS); the specific services available to women with PMOS within the public health system; whether women diagnosed with PMOS are eligible for assessment and treatment through ambulatory gynaecology clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

425. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the reason the vascular medicine service at St James’s Hospital has been allowed to close; the reason no replacement consultant has been funded to re-open the service; the interim arrangements in place for patients requiring such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54210/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

425. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the reason the vascular medicine service at St James’s Hospital has been allowed to close; the reason no replacement consultant has been funded to re-open the service; the interim arrangements in place for patients requiring such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54210/26]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to CKCH for childrens and adults respite respectively in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [54142/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

418. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to CKCH for childrens and adults respite respectively in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [54142/26]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if there are publicly funded health facilities in the State currently equipped, staffed and trained to provide inpatient trauma-stabilisation and specialist treatment for severe dissociative identity disorder; if not, the way in which the HSE clinically justifies the repatriation of a patient with this diagnosis from a healthcare facility outside the State providing care through a cross-border arrangement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54020/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

407. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if there are publicly funded health facilities in the State currently equipped, staffed and trained to provide inpatient trauma-stabilisation and specialist treatment for severe dissociative identity disorder; if not, the way in which the HSE clinically justifies the repatriation of a patient with this diagnosis from a healthcare facility outside the State providing care through a cross-border arrangement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54020/26]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken any assessment of the experience and outcomes of patients with complex childhood-onset conditions following their transition from paediatric to adult healthcare services; whether adult acute hospitals have been assessed for their capacity to meet the clinical, equipment, therapeutic and support needs of these patients following transfer from paediatric services; and if she will outline any findings and actions arising therefrom. [53884/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

399. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken any assessment of the experience and outcomes of patients with complex childhood-onset conditions following their transition from paediatric to adult healthcare services; whether adult acute hospitals have been assessed for their capacity to meet the clinical, equipment, therapeutic and support needs of these patients following transfer from paediatric services; and if she will outline any findings and actions arising therefrom. [53884/26]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress in recruiting staff outside this State for employment in the HSE to provide a range of healthcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53829/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

392. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress in recruiting staff outside this State for employment in the HSE to provide a range of healthcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53829/26]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if the HSE or the relevant environmental health authorities have carried out an assessment of potential public health risks arising from the condition of a building (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53823/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

389. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if the HSE or the relevant environmental health authorities have carried out an assessment of potential public health risks arising from the condition of a building (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53823/26]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

384. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that movement neurophysiology services for patients with dystonia and other movement disorders are currently available only in the private sector; the plans that exist to ensure equitable access to these services through the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53809/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

384. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that movement neurophysiology services for patients with dystonia and other movement disorders are currently available only in the private sector; the plans that exist to ensure equitable access to these services through the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53809/26]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 17 June 2026, if she has met with or otherwise engaged with an organisation (details supplied); and if her Department has assessed the potential benefits of supporting home sharing as a means of providing independent living and home support, particularly for older persons. [53794/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

380. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 17 June 2026, if she has met with or otherwise engaged with an organisation (details supplied); and if her Department has assessed the potential benefits of supporting home sharing as a means of providing independent living and home support, particularly for older persons. [53794/26]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

379. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the potential role of professionally managed home sharing as a preventative support to help older people remain living independently by reducing loneliness, improving safety, supporting timely hospital discharge and delaying admission to long-term residential care; and, if no such assessment has been undertaken, the reasons for this. [53792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

379. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the potential role of professionally managed home sharing as a preventative support to help older people remain living independently by reducing loneliness, improving safety, supporting timely hospital discharge and delaying admission to long-term residential care; and, if no such assessment has been undertaken, the reasons for this. [53792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

375. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the case for mandatory folic acid fortification of staple foods, in view of Ireland's rates of neural tube defects remaining among the highest in Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53760/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

375. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the case for mandatory folic acid fortification of staple foods, in view of Ireland's rates of neural tube defects remaining among the highest in Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53760/26]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE test purchase inspections carried out under the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, by county, in each of the years 2024 and 2025; the number of retailers in each county found to have sold nicotine inhaling products to a person under 18 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53743/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

367. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE test purchase inspections carried out under the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, by county, in each of the years 2024 and 2025; the number of retailers in each county found to have sold nicotine inhaling products to a person under 18 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53743/26]

Question· writtenPQ 954asked