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Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any single national system enables the HSE to identify, across all HSE-funded sites, whether a healthcare worker is directly employed, agency or locum and the workers currently on administrative leave or removed from placement, or subject to a criminal investigation or an unresolved patient-safety concern. [50677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

534. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any single national system enables the HSE to identify, across all HSE-funded sites, whether a healthcare worker is directly employed, agency or locum and the workers currently on administrative leave or removed from placement, or subject to a criminal investigation or an unresolved patient-safety concern. [50677/26]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No.1080 of 12 May 2026, whether her Department or the HSE has sought the outstanding data from HSE regions in respect of cases involving criminal investigation of healthcare staff since 2015; and the date on which that data was requested. [50675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

532. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No.1080 of 12 May 2026, whether her Department or the HSE has sought the outstanding data from HSE regions in respect of cases involving criminal investigation of healthcare staff since 2015; and the date on which that data was requested. [50675/26]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

531. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date on which the HSE first began considering a centralised mechanism to record healthcare professionals subject to criminal investigation; whether a decision has now been made; and if not, the date by which a decision will be made. [50674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

531. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date on which the HSE first began considering a centralised mechanism to record healthcare professionals subject to criminal investigation; whether a decision has now been made; and if not, the date by which a decision will be made. [50674/26]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

511. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to the confirmation that no structured national data collection system exists for gender healthcare services for children and young people, whether this absence has been entered on any HSE corporate or clinical risk register; whether the updated model of care due in Quarter 4 2026 will mandate a minimum national dataset; and what interim clinical governance and safeguarding assurance applies in the absence of any such dataset. [50604/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

511. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to the confirmation that no structured national data collection system exists for gender healthcare services for children and young people, whether this absence has been entered on any HSE corporate or clinical risk register; whether the updated model of care due in Quarter 4 2026 will mandate a minimum national dataset; and what interim clinical governance and safeguarding assurance applies in the absence of any such dataset. [50604/26]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

510. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 535 of 28 May 26, the names and professional roles of each member of the expert group convened by the HSE Chief Clinical Officer to examine the implications of the final Cass Review; the group's full terms of reference; the number of times it has met to date; and the date on which its report will be published or laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [50603/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

510. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 535 of 28 May 26, the names and professional roles of each member of the expert group convened by the HSE Chief Clinical Officer to examine the implications of the final Cass Review; the group's full terms of reference; the number of times it has met to date; and the date on which its report will be published or laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [50603/26]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether the Health Service Executive maintains any record of treatment abroad scheme applications escalated beyond the treatment abroad office in Kilkenny; if such a record exists, to provide the number of escalated cases by year since 2020; and if no such record exists, to confirm this directly. [50584/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

504. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether the Health Service Executive maintains any record of treatment abroad scheme applications escalated beyond the treatment abroad office in Kilkenny; if such a record exists, to provide the number of escalated cases by year since 2020; and if no such record exists, to confirm this directly. [50584/26]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

503. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm directly whether the Health Service Executive has ever conducted an analysis of referral concentration, repeat provider usage, or high-cost treatment clustering under the treatment abroad scheme since 2020; if no such analysis has been conducted, to state the reason; and if one has been conducted, to provide the date and findings. [50583/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

503. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm directly whether the Health Service Executive has ever conducted an analysis of referral concentration, repeat provider usage, or high-cost treatment clustering under the treatment abroad scheme since 2020; if no such analysis has been conducted, to state the reason; and if one has been conducted, to provide the date and findings. [50583/26]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

487. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the appeal or review mechanisms available where an employee disputes a decision of occupational health under the critical illness protocol, particularly in circumstances where no clinical assessment has taken place. [50544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

487. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the appeal or review mechanisms available where an employee disputes a decision of occupational health under the critical illness protocol, particularly in circumstances where no clinical assessment has taken place. [50544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

486. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered the inclusion of severe endometriosis and related gynaecological conditions within the eligibility criteria for the critical illness protocol; and if there are any plans to review or update these criteria. [50543/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

486. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered the inclusion of severe endometriosis and related gynaecological conditions within the eligibility criteria for the critical illness protocol; and if there are any plans to review or update these criteria. [50543/26]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

485. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health whether conditions involving severe and persistent endometriosis requiring corrective surgery fall within the definition of “major physical trauma ordinarily requiring acute operative surgical treatment” under the critical illness protocol. [50542/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

485. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health whether conditions involving severe and persistent endometriosis requiring corrective surgery fall within the definition of “major physical trauma ordinarily requiring acute operative surgical treatment” under the critical illness protocol. [50542/26]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

484. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health whether occupational health physicians are required to fully consider all relevant specialist medical evidence, including consultant reports and scheduled surgical interventions, when determining eligibility under the critical illness protocol. [50541/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

484. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health whether occupational health physicians are required to fully consider all relevant specialist medical evidence, including consultant reports and scheduled surgical interventions, when determining eligibility under the critical illness protocol. [50541/26]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

483. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health her views on the inclusion of endometriosis and related care within the eligibility criteria for the HSE critical illness protocol; and whether she is considering any review of these criteria in light of the severity and long-term impact of the condition. [50540/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

483. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health her views on the inclusion of endometriosis and related care within the eligibility criteria for the HSE critical illness protocol; and whether she is considering any review of these criteria in light of the severity and long-term impact of the condition. [50540/26]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

463. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the completion and opening of a National Mother and Baby Unit for perinatal mental health care; the current status of the project; the estimated cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50459/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

463. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the completion and opening of a National Mother and Baby Unit for perinatal mental health care; the current status of the project; the estimated cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50459/26]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

451. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health if her Department has undertaken an assessment of providing free access to the shingles vaccine to those with a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50423/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

451. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health if her Department has undertaken an assessment of providing free access to the shingles vaccine to those with a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50423/26]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on engagement between his Department, Cork Education and Training Board and employers in Cork North-West regarding skills shortages in sectors including construction, healthcare, agrifood, manufacturing and renewable energy; the new initiatives planned for the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

97. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on engagement between his Department, Cork Education and Training Board and employers in Cork North-West regarding skills shortages in sectors including construction, healthcare, agrifood, manufacturing and renewable energy; the new initiatives planned for the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37625/26]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

311. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the current capacity within the public health system to deliver radioligand therapies, including the availability of nuclear medicine facilities, trained personnel, and radiopharmacy supports; and the plans in place to expand this capacity. [50113/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

311. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the current capacity within the public health system to deliver radioligand therapies, including the availability of nuclear medicine facilities, trained personnel, and radiopharmacy supports; and the plans in place to expand this capacity. [50113/26]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of the implementation plan in response to the report entitled 'The Use of Uro-gynaecological Mesh in Surgical Procedures'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50054/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

307. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of the implementation plan in response to the report entitled 'The Use of Uro-gynaecological Mesh in Surgical Procedures'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50054/26]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has reviewed the cost and patient impact of funding endometriosis-related care abroad compared with investing in improved diagnostic and treatment pathways in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50012/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

304. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has reviewed the cost and patient impact of funding endometriosis-related care abroad compared with investing in improved diagnostic and treatment pathways in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50012/26]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether an audit, review or evaluation mechanism exists to assess the public health advice issued by the HSE following the conclusion of a drinking water contamination incident; if such a mechanism exists, the frequency of review; the body or office responsible for conducting it; and if no such mechanism exists, to confirm this and to state the reason no post-incident evaluation process has been established. [49972/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

282. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether an audit, review or evaluation mechanism exists to assess the public health advice issued by the HSE following the conclusion of a drinking water contamination incident; if such a mechanism exists, the frequency of review; the body or office responsible for conducting it; and if no such mechanism exists, to confirm this and to state the reason no post-incident evaluation process has been established. [49972/26]

Question· writtenPQ 899asked

899. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the population figures for persons aged over 70 years and children under eight years in Dublin west that her Department and the HSE are using to provide healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49565/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

899. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the population figures for persons aged over 70 years and children under eight years in Dublin west that her Department and the HSE are using to provide healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49565/26]

Question· writtenPQ 864asked

864. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the absence of a national definition of clinical necessity has been assessed for risk to patient safety or consistency of approvals across the State. [49310/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

864. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the absence of a national definition of clinical necessity has been assessed for risk to patient safety or consistency of approvals across the State. [49310/26]

Question· writtenPQ 857asked

857. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 996 of 19 May 2026, to explain the basis for the 2024 figures provided in reply, which show zero applications and zero approvals for paediatric gender-related treatment abroad scheme referrals in that year alongside 13 S2 authorisations issued and expenditure of €62,127.47; and to clarify whether this reflects multi-year processing of prior approvals or some other explanation. [49299/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

857. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 996 of 19 May 2026, to explain the basis for the 2024 figures provided in reply, which show zero applications and zero approvals for paediatric gender-related treatment abroad scheme referrals in that year alongside 13 S2 authorisations issued and expenditure of €62,127.47; and to clarify whether this reflects multi-year processing of prior approvals or some other explanation. [49299/26]

Question· writtenPQ 853asked

853. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific decision-making process by which the HSE determines that a drinking water exceedance constitutes a potential danger to human health requiring public-health intervention; the named office or role responsible for making that determination; and whether a documented threshold, beyond the WHO guideline value, triggers mandatory intervention. [49288/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

853. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific decision-making process by which the HSE determines that a drinking water exceedance constitutes a potential danger to human health requiring public-health intervention; the named office or role responsible for making that determination; and whether a documented threshold, beyond the WHO guideline value, triggers mandatory intervention. [49288/26]

Question· writtenPQ 845asked

845. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if any clinical safety, medico-legal, or child safeguarding assessment was carried out prior to the reference to WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 in the 2019 CAAC application; and if no such assessment was carried out, to confirm this directly. [49264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

845. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if any clinical safety, medico-legal, or child safeguarding assessment was carried out prior to the reference to WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 in the 2019 CAAC application; and if no such assessment was carried out, to confirm this directly. [49264/26]

Question· writtenPQ 844asked

844. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether the HSE holds documentary records, including minutes, memoranda, or internal correspondence, relating to the inclusion of WPATH standards of care version seven in the 2019 CAAC application; and if such records exist, to confirm under the retention policy and the duration of period they are held. [49263/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

844. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether the HSE holds documentary records, including minutes, memoranda, or internal correspondence, relating to the inclusion of WPATH standards of care version seven in the 2019 CAAC application; and if such records exist, to confirm under the retention policy and the duration of period they are held. [49263/26]

Question· writtenPQ 843asked

843. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to name the specific HSE governance structure, committee, or officeholder that approved the inclusion of WPATH standards of care version seven in the 2019 CAAC application, given that the HSE reply of 23 June 2026 described the post’s approval but did not identify any approving body or individual. [49262/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

843. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to name the specific HSE governance structure, committee, or officeholder that approved the inclusion of WPATH standards of care version seven in the 2019 CAAC application, given that the HSE reply of 23 June 2026 described the post’s approval but did not identify any approving body or individual. [49262/26]

Question· writtenPQ 842asked

842. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether any evidential appraisal framework, systematic evidence review, or comparable methodology was applied before WPATH standards of care version seven was referenced in the 2019 CAAC application; and if no such framework exists, to confirm this directly. [49261/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

842. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether any evidential appraisal framework, systematic evidence review, or comparable methodology was applied before WPATH standards of care version seven was referenced in the 2019 CAAC application; and if no such framework exists, to confirm this directly. [49261/26]

Question· writtenPQ 841asked

841. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether any external professional body, advocacy organisation, or international clinical body was consulted on the wording of the 2019 CAAC application; and if none were consulted, to confirm this directly. [49260/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

841. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to confirm whether any external professional body, advocacy organisation, or international clinical body was consulted on the wording of the 2019 CAAC application; and if none were consulted, to confirm this directly. [49260/26]

Question· writtenPQ 834asked

834. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if better healthcare information and services and a comprehensive public health campaign will be introduced in respect of a debilitating condition (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49249/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

834. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if better healthcare information and services and a comprehensive public health campaign will be introduced in respect of a debilitating condition (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49249/26]

Question· writtenPQ 793asked

793. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the mechanism in place to escalate or flag a meningococcal disease case where the duty consultant in public health medicine does not undertake the risk assessment described as “immediate” within a defined period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49001/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

793. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the mechanism in place to escalate or flag a meningococcal disease case where the duty consultant in public health medicine does not undertake the risk assessment described as “immediate” within a defined period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49001/26]

Question· writtenPQ 783asked

783. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of registered nursing staff and healthcare professionals currently employed within the Cottage Hospital nurse led transitional care services in Drogheda. [48979/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

783. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of registered nursing staff and healthcare professionals currently employed within the Cottage Hospital nurse led transitional care services in Drogheda. [48979/26]

Question· writtenPQ 747asked

747. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has examined the financial impact on healthcare workers experiencing long-Covid following the ending of special Covid leave with pay at the end of 2025; the likely average loss of income for those affected over a 12-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48764/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

747. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has examined the financial impact on healthcare workers experiencing long-Covid following the ending of special Covid leave with pay at the end of 2025; the likely average loss of income for those affected over a 12-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48764/26]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department is considering a review of how long-Covid is classified for social protection purposes, including whether it should be recognised as an occupational illness for healthcare workers; when any such review might take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48765/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

527. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department is considering a review of how long-Covid is classified for social protection purposes, including whether it should be recognised as an occupational illness for healthcare workers; when any such review might take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48765/26]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether any environmental or public health risk assessments regarding leaded aviation fuel emissions have been undertaken at an airport (details supplied). [49194/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

144. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether any environmental or public health risk assessments regarding leaded aviation fuel emissions have been undertaken at an airport (details supplied). [49194/26]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement she has had with Isreal regarding the detention of a person (details supplied); and whether she has asked that Israeli authorities to disclose their whereabouts and grant them access to a lawyer, ensure their protection from torture and other ill-treatment and provide them with adequate healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49510/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

113. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement she has had with Isreal regarding the detention of a person (details supplied); and whether she has asked that Israeli authorities to disclose their whereabouts and grant them access to a lawyer, ensure their protection from torture and other ill-treatment and provide them with adequate healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49510/26]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health whether implementation of the Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A strategy for Better Care Diabetes Strategy has been identified as a Ministerial priority within the HSE National Service Plan and Estimates process for 2027; if new funding will be provided in the upcoming budget to support the implementation of National Diabetes strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48477/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

432. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health whether implementation of the Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A strategy for Better Care Diabetes Strategy has been identified as a Ministerial priority within the HSE National Service Plan and Estimates process for 2027; if new funding will be provided in the upcoming budget to support the implementation of National Diabetes strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48477/26]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to delays of up to 12 weeks in processing applications for the exchange of foreign driving licences; the reasons for these delays; if measures are being taken to reduce waiting times; if he will consider introducing interim arrangements to allow applicants awaiting exchange decisions to drive or obtain insurance particularly in rural areas where no public transport exists; if he will arrange for the urgent review of applications submitted by persons (details supplied) given the impact on employment and essential services including healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48458/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

237. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to delays of up to 12 weeks in processing applications for the exchange of foreign driving licences; the reasons for these delays; if measures are being taken to reduce waiting times; if he will consider introducing interim arrangements to allow applicants awaiting exchange decisions to drive or obtain insurance particularly in rural areas where no public transport exists; if he will arrange for the urgent review of applications submitted by persons (details supplied) given the impact on employment and essential services including healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48458/26]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if a review has been conducted at Connolly Hospital following the fire safety breaches, emergency department power failure, and delays to capital infrastructure (details supplied); if any remediation has been put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48157/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

300. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if a review has been conducted at Connolly Hospital following the fire safety breaches, emergency department power failure, and delays to capital infrastructure (details supplied); if any remediation has been put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48157/26]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the minimum standards that apply to out-of-hours engineering cover at Level 3 and Level 4 acute hospitals; if she will confirm that those standards are being met across the HSE's hospital network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48154/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

297. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the minimum standards that apply to out-of-hours engineering cover at Level 3 and Level 4 acute hospitals; if she will confirm that those standards are being met across the HSE's hospital network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48154/26]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has a national governance framework for the management of capital projects at acute hospitals, including defined roles and responsibilities for the acceptance and sign-off of infrastructure against national standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48153/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

296. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has a national governance framework for the management of capital projects at acute hospitals, including defined roles and responsibilities for the acceptance and sign-off of infrastructure against national standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48153/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to outline the HSE's policy on the integration of qualified engineering expertise into capital project planning at acute hospitals; the way in which compliance with that policy is monitored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

294. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to outline the HSE's policy on the integration of qualified engineering expertise into capital project planning at acute hospitals; the way in which compliance with that policy is monitored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to the commitment in the Sláintecare 2026 Action Plan that at least 327 healthcare professionals will be trained in interRAI assessment in each region by the end of Quarter 3 2026 and that 60 % of all new home support applications will be carried out using interRAI, the number of healthcare professionals trained in interRAI assessment to date in each of the six HSE Health Regions; the current percentage of new home support applications carried out using interRAI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

286. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to the commitment in the Sláintecare 2026 Action Plan that at least 327 healthcare professionals will be trained in interRAI assessment in each region by the end of Quarter 3 2026 and that 60 % of all new home support applications will be carried out using interRAI, the number of healthcare professionals trained in interRAI assessment to date in each of the six HSE Health Regions; the current percentage of new home support applications carried out using interRAI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to establishing a dedicated national leadership structure for oral healthcare reform, including the appointment of a national clinical director for dentistry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48077/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

284. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to establishing a dedicated national leadership structure for oral healthcare reform, including the appointment of a national clinical director for dentistry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48077/26]

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