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Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses who have been accepted onto the 2025-2026 sponsorship scheme for public health nurses; the number of those who are located in the Dublin south city and west integrated health area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55790/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2025

318. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of nurses who have been accepted onto the 2025-2026 sponsorship scheme for public health nurses; the number of those who are located in the Dublin south city and west integrated health area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55790/25]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of graduates which were in the academic year 2024-2025 through the sponsorship scheme for public health nurses; the number which were located in the Dublin south city and west integrated health area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55789/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2025

317. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of graduates which were in the academic year 2024-2025 through the sponsorship scheme for public health nurses; the number which were located in the Dublin south city and west integrated health area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55789/25]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when all health care facilities in Sligo including Sligo University Hospital will use digitised health records as set out under the Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030. [55627/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2025

293. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when all health care facilities in Sligo including Sligo University Hospital will use digitised health records as set out under the Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030. [55627/25]

Question· writtenPQ 909asked

909. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health when all healthcare facilities in Sligo, including Sligo University Hospital, will use digitised health records, as set out under the digital health strategy, ’Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55448/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

909. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health when all healthcare facilities in Sligo, including Sligo University Hospital, will use digitised health records, as set out under the digital health strategy, ’Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55448/25]

Question· writtenPQ 903asked

903. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health to detail all the upcoming bed blocks scheduled for construction at University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle campus by the timeline for planning and construction and the capital funding allocated for each, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55438/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

903. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health to detail all the upcoming bed blocks scheduled for construction at University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle campus by the timeline for planning and construction and the capital funding allocated for each, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55438/25]

Question· writtenPQ 871asked

871. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken in hospitals to improve the awareness among healthcare staff of the needs of visually impaired patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55105/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

871. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the action being taken in hospitals to improve the awareness among healthcare staff of the needs of visually impaired patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55105/25]

Question· writtenPQ 859asked

859. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has undertaken any targeted recruitment campaigns for healthcare assistants in the south-east community healthcare area; and, if so, to provide details of the outcomes and timelines for deployment of additional staff. [54931/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

859. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has undertaken any targeted recruitment campaigns for healthcare assistants in the south-east community healthcare area; and, if so, to provide details of the outcomes and timelines for deployment of additional staff. [54931/25]

Question· writtenPQ 857asked

857. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if additional resources or recruitment initiatives are planned to increase the availability of home support staff in south Tipperary, given the current shortage of health care assistants and rising demand for services. [54929/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

857. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if additional resources or recruitment initiatives are planned to increase the availability of home support staff in south Tipperary, given the current shortage of health care assistants and rising demand for services. [54929/25]

Question· writtenPQ 855asked

855. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the critical shortage of health care assistants in the Clonmel and south Tipperary area; the immediate measures being taken to address the waiting lists for home support services for older persons and those requiring post-hospital care.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54927/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

855. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the critical shortage of health care assistants in the Clonmel and south Tipperary area; the immediate measures being taken to address the waiting lists for home support services for older persons and those requiring post-hospital care.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54927/25]

Question· writtenPQ 854asked

854. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the wind energy industry continues to rely on the outdated 2017 HSE Position Paper on Wind Turbines and Public Health, which is contrary to more recent advice issued by the HSE (details supplied); if the 2017 Position Paper has been formally withdrawn; if not, the reason it has not been withdrawn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54923/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

854. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the wind energy industry continues to rely on the outdated 2017 HSE Position Paper on Wind Turbines and Public Health, which is contrary to more recent advice issued by the HSE (details supplied); if the 2017 Position Paper has been formally withdrawn; if not, the reason it has not been withdrawn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54923/25]

Question· writtenPQ 847asked

847. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the progress to date regarding the implementation of the actions outlined in the publication in 2024 by Irish respiratory and public health clinicians ‘A Collaborative Tuberculosis Strategy for Ireland: 2024-2030’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54903/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

847. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the progress to date regarding the implementation of the actions outlined in the publication in 2024 by Irish respiratory and public health clinicians ‘A Collaborative Tuberculosis Strategy for Ireland: 2024-2030’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54903/25]

Question· writtenPQ 846asked

846. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update in relation to the implementation of the National TB Strategy at the National TB Centre in St. James’s Hospital, in view of the fact that TB incidences have increased by 30% in 2024, with a concerning rise in multidrug resistant (MDR) TB cases, posing a serious public health risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54902/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

846. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update in relation to the implementation of the National TB Strategy at the National TB Centre in St. James’s Hospital, in view of the fact that TB incidences have increased by 30% in 2024, with a concerning rise in multidrug resistant (MDR) TB cases, posing a serious public health risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54902/25]

Question· writtenPQ 830asked

830. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the development of a national strategy to reduce sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and epilepsy-related deaths here; if her Department has engaged with a group (details supplied) regarding their calls for such a strategy; the measures currently being taken to improve awareness and communication of SUDEP risk among patients and healthcare professionals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54795/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

830. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the development of a national strategy to reduce sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and epilepsy-related deaths here; if her Department has engaged with a group (details supplied) regarding their calls for such a strategy; the measures currently being taken to improve awareness and communication of SUDEP risk among patients and healthcare professionals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54795/25]

Question· writtenPQ 827asked

827. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the details of the works undertaken at the site of the former Owenacurra Centre, Midleton, since construction barriers were erected on 6 August 2025; and the timeline for the completion of the new build facility at that location. [54736/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

827. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the details of the works undertaken at the site of the former Owenacurra Centre, Midleton, since construction barriers were erected on 6 August 2025; and the timeline for the completion of the new build facility at that location. [54736/25]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 894 of 30 September 2025, if she will consider including a test for prostate cancer in the annual blood test for those men aged 66 years and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54524/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2025

355. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 894 of 30 September 2025, if she will consider including a test for prostate cancer in the annual blood test for those men aged 66 years and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54524/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 25 March 2025, if he is aware of the EPA’s Pro-Health SEA research (ref. 2022-HE-1171), published February 2025, which recommends early engagement with public health experts in Strategic Environmental Assessment (details supplied); if he will liaise with the Department of Health regarding the potential health impacts of wind turbines; and if this has not been done, the reason. [54548/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2025

240. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 465 of 25 March 2025, if he is aware of the EPA’s Pro-Health SEA research (ref. 2022-HE-1171), published February 2025, which recommends early engagement with public health experts in Strategic Environmental Assessment (details supplied); if he will liaise with the Department of Health regarding the potential health impacts of wind turbines; and if this has not been done, the reason. [54548/25]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the guidance provided to planning authorities and An Coimisiún Pleanála to ensure wind turbine noise is properly managed to protect public health (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54499/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2025

234. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the guidance provided to planning authorities and An Coimisiún Pleanála to ensure wind turbine noise is properly managed to protect public health (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54499/25]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the extent to which Ireland contributes to European commission expert groups covering the healthcare sector; the identities of Irish representatives to these groups; the value these groups provide when it comes to policy making; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54209/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2025

302. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the extent to which Ireland contributes to European commission expert groups covering the healthcare sector; the identities of Irish representatives to these groups; the value these groups provide when it comes to policy making; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54209/25]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will seek to urgently end the Industrial and Reformatory School Survivors hunger strike by immediately awarding a Health (Amendment) Act (HAA) card, to all survivors, as they deserve access to comprehensive healthcare to deal with the lasting effects of these institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54102/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2025

195. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will seek to urgently end the Industrial and Reformatory School Survivors hunger strike by immediately awarding a Health (Amendment) Act (HAA) card, to all survivors, as they deserve access to comprehensive healthcare to deal with the lasting effects of these institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54102/25]

Question· writtenPQ 711asked

711. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce and expand access to medical retinal procedures within the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53931/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

711. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce and expand access to medical retinal procedures within the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53931/25]

Question· writtenPQ 698asked

698. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if urgent funding will be provided to develop a new, stand-alone oncology-haematology unit on the grounds of University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53771/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

698. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if urgent funding will be provided to develop a new, stand-alone oncology-haematology unit on the grounds of University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53771/25]

Question· writtenPQ 628asked

628. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to including the advanced health care apprenticeship on the list of approved courses as per the Programme for Government's plan to create career pathways for healthcare assistants. [53329/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

628. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to including the advanced health care apprenticeship on the list of approved courses as per the Programme for Government's plan to create career pathways for healthcare assistants. [53329/25]

Question· writtenPQ 626asked

626. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the way in which the forthcoming Equality Data Strategy will apply to women’s health data; the way in which it will capture the experiences of racialised women across key lifecycle stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, postnatal care, menopause, and gynaecological disorders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53314/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

626. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the way in which the forthcoming Equality Data Strategy will apply to women’s health data; the way in which it will capture the experiences of racialised women across key lifecycle stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, postnatal care, menopause, and gynaecological disorders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53314/25]

Question· writtenPQ 625asked

625. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health if her Department has undertaken, commissioned, or funded any research into reproductive health outcomes for racialised women in Ireland (details supplied); if so, to provide details with specific reference to maternal health, menopause, gynaecological disorders, and reproductive cancers; if not, if her Department has considered commissioning such studies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53313/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

625. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health if her Department has undertaken, commissioned, or funded any research into reproductive health outcomes for racialised women in Ireland (details supplied); if so, to provide details with specific reference to maternal health, menopause, gynaecological disorders, and reproductive cancers; if not, if her Department has considered commissioning such studies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53313/25]

Question· writtenPQ 624asked

624. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health if her Department collects, ethnicity-disaggregated data in reproductive and maternal health services; if so, to outline the categories used and how the data is utilised; if not, to provide the reason such data is not collected and the plans to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53312/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

624. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health if her Department collects, ethnicity-disaggregated data in reproductive and maternal health services; if so, to outline the categories used and how the data is utilised; if not, to provide the reason such data is not collected and the plans to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53312/25]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

622. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the building of the surgical hub at Sligo University Hospital will commence; the expected time frame for the building of the surgical hub to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53304/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

622. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the building of the surgical hub at Sligo University Hospital will commence; the expected time frame for the building of the surgical hub to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53304/25]

Question· writtenPQ 618asked

618. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when building of the surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital will commence; the expected time frame for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53291/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

618. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when building of the surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital will commence; the expected time frame for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53291/25]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if her Department is concerned regarding the rise in tuberculosis cases in the State, particularly drug-resistant strains; if she will commit to public funding of the National TB Centre and Clinical Team at St James’s Hospital and allocating resources to the Irish Mycobacterial Reference Laboratory at St James’s Hospital, given that Ireland is not meeting WHO minimum diagnostic standards; to appoint a public health TB lead who will bring Ireland in line with international best practices and obligations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53138/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

601. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if her Department is concerned regarding the rise in tuberculosis cases in the State, particularly drug-resistant strains; if she will commit to public funding of the National TB Centre and Clinical Team at St James’s Hospital and allocating resources to the Irish Mycobacterial Reference Laboratory at St James’s Hospital, given that Ireland is not meeting WHO minimum diagnostic standards; to appoint a public health TB lead who will bring Ireland in line with international best practices and obligations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53138/25]

Question· writtenPQ 597asked

597. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the implications for public health of requiring people to work into their late sixties, in particular regarding occupational health and chronic illness and if she will publish those assessments. [53106/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

597. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the implications for public health of requiring people to work into their late sixties, in particular regarding occupational health and chronic illness and if she will publish those assessments. [53106/25]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health if the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine-Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill will prohibit all e-liquid flavours, bar tobacco, or will other flavours be permitted under the new legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53040/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

580. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health if the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine-Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill will prohibit all e-liquid flavours, bar tobacco, or will other flavours be permitted under the new legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53040/25]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

572. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53004/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

572. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53004/25]

Question· writtenPQ 571asked

571. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53003/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

571. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53003/25]

Question· writtenPQ 570asked

570. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53002/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

570. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53002/25]

Question· writtenPQ 569asked

569. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53001/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

569. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53001/25]

Question· writtenPQ 568asked

568. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53000/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

568. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53000/25]

Question· writtenPQ 567asked

567. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52999/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

567. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of installing bike shelters at a hospital (details supplied), including the date of installation, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52999/25]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

566. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the current policy with respect to the national screening of newborns for spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immunodeficiency; if her Department intends the full addition of testing for both conditions as part of the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme; the reason testing for spinal muscular atrophy in particular is not yet carried out consistently in heel-prick tests for all newborns under the programme; the timeline anticipated to achieve full consistent national testing for both conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52998/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

566. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health the current policy with respect to the national screening of newborns for spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immunodeficiency; if her Department intends the full addition of testing for both conditions as part of the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme; the reason testing for spinal muscular atrophy in particular is not yet carried out consistently in heel-prick tests for all newborns under the programme; the timeline anticipated to achieve full consistent national testing for both conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52998/25]

Question· writtenPQ 551asked

551. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health in the context of healthcare reforms under Sláintecare and building the capacity of public hospitals, if her department is considering allocating funding for a positron emission tomography scanner for Beaumont Hospital’s campus in Raheny, Dublin; if not, if such considerations have taken place or will take place in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52946/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

551. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health in the context of healthcare reforms under Sláintecare and building the capacity of public hospitals, if her department is considering allocating funding for a positron emission tomography scanner for Beaumont Hospital’s campus in Raheny, Dublin; if not, if such considerations have taken place or will take place in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52946/25]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if there are any further plans to extend the scheme of paid leave for public health employees who are still unfit for work post-Covid 19 infections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53663/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

546. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if there are any further plans to extend the scheme of paid leave for public health employees who are still unfit for work post-Covid 19 infections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53663/25]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

394. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any engagement took place with local representatives, NGOs, schools, healthcare providers, or community groups in relation to the use of facilities (details supplied) prior to the establishment of the Community Engagement Team in 2023; and if he will publish minutes or summaries of the eight stakeholder meetings and seven information notes referenced in the reply. [53082/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

394. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any engagement took place with local representatives, NGOs, schools, healthcare providers, or community groups in relation to the use of facilities (details supplied) prior to the establishment of the Community Engagement Team in 2023; and if he will publish minutes or summaries of the eight stakeholder meetings and seven information notes referenced in the reply. [53082/25]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has conducted any assessment of the impact of raising the retirement age on workers in physically demanding occupations, such as construction, healthcare, and agriculture and if he will publish those findings. [53101/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

342. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has conducted any assessment of the impact of raising the retirement age on workers in physically demanding occupations, such as construction, healthcare, and agriculture and if he will publish those findings. [53101/25]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that the condition of "stroke" receives the same level of attention and research investment as other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s. [52923/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

473. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that the condition of "stroke" receives the same level of attention and research investment as other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s. [52923/25]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to international approaches, such as the Australian or UK models, for stroke rehabilitation; and if Ireland plans to adopt similar practices [52922/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

472. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to international approaches, such as the Australian or UK models, for stroke rehabilitation; and if Ireland plans to adopt similar practices [52922/25]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

461. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to accelerate the availability of oncology generics and biosimilars to reduce cost barriers for the public health system; and whether legislative or regulatory reform is being considered in this regard. [52832/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

461. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to accelerate the availability of oncology generics and biosimilars to reduce cost barriers for the public health system; and whether legislative or regulatory reform is being considered in this regard. [52832/25]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

452. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of oncology drugs approved for use by the European Medicines Agency in each of the years 2020 to 2025; and to specify which of these are currently reimbursed under the public health system, which are only available privately, and the average waiting time from EMA approval to HSE reimbursement. [52823/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

452. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of oncology drugs approved for use by the European Medicines Agency in each of the years 2020 to 2025; and to specify which of these are currently reimbursed under the public health system, which are only available privately, and the average waiting time from EMA approval to HSE reimbursement. [52823/25]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the elective hospital for Cork; if she expects planning permission to be sought in 2026; and if she will give a commitment that, subject to planning approval, construction will begin in 2027 and the hospital will become operational in 2030, as set out in the Sláintecare 2025+ plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52754/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

443. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the elective hospital for Cork; if she expects planning permission to be sought in 2026; and if she will give a commitment that, subject to planning approval, construction will begin in 2027 and the hospital will become operational in 2030, as set out in the Sláintecare 2025+ plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52754/25]

Question· writtenPQ 440asked

440. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 610 of 23 September 2025, the conditions included in the free hormone replacement therapy scheme under ‘medically induced menopause’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52750/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

440. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 610 of 23 September 2025, the conditions included in the free hormone replacement therapy scheme under ‘medically induced menopause’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52750/25]

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