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Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to lift the effective freeze on the hiring of physician associates (PAs) within the public health service, given there are more than 40 qualified PAs whose education was funded by the HSE, who committed as part of their training to work for the HSE for three years following qualification and who cannot find employment due to the current delays on the approval of the national grade code (details supplied). [67285/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

224. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to lift the effective freeze on the hiring of physician associates (PAs) within the public health service, given there are more than 40 qualified PAs whose education was funded by the HSE, who committed as part of their training to work for the HSE for three years following qualification and who cannot find employment due to the current delays on the approval of the national grade code (details supplied). [67285/26]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure that nurses who successfully complete internship programmes within the HSE are provided with opportunities to continue their careers within the public health service, her plans to improve the retention of newly qualified nurses in view of ongoing recruitment and staffing pressures across hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67601/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

223. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to ensure that nurses who successfully complete internship programmes within the HSE are provided with opportunities to continue their careers within the public health service, her plans to improve the retention of newly qualified nurses in view of ongoing recruitment and staffing pressures across hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67601/26]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of funded or sanctioned posts for which recruitment, appointment or commencement has been paused, delayed, refused or otherwise restricted as a consequence of financial, employment or recruitment controls in 2026, nationally and by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area, hospital and National Service, broken down by staff category and grade; the number of successful candidates who have accepted an offer but have not yet received a commencement date; and the average and longest period such appointments have been awaiting approval or commencement, in tabular form. [67611/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

222. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of funded or sanctioned posts for which recruitment, appointment or commencement has been paused, delayed, refused or otherwise restricted as a consequence of financial, employment or recruitment controls in 2026, nationally and by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area, hospital and National Service, broken down by staff category and grade; the number of successful candidates who have accepted an offer but have not yet received a commencement date; and the average and longest period such appointments have been awaiting approval or commencement, in tabular form. [67611/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children awaiting assessment or treatment through HSE primary care dental services at 31 August 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office where available, broken down by patient category, treatment type and waiting-time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [67580/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

221. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children awaiting assessment or treatment through HSE primary care dental services at 31 August 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office where available, broken down by patient category, treatment type and waiting-time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [67580/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for an orthodontic assessment at 31 August 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office, broken down by waiting-time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [67581/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

220. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for an orthodontic assessment at 31 August 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office, broken down by waiting-time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [67581/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients assessed and waiting to commence orthodontic treatment at 31 August in each of the years 2022 to 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office, broken down by waiting-time band and treatment priority; the number of treatment commencements in each year and in the period 1 January to 31 August 2026; the average and longest wait, in tabular form. [67583/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

219. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients assessed and waiting to commence orthodontic treatment at 31 August in each of the years 2022 to 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office, broken down by waiting-time band and treatment priority; the number of treatment commencements in each year and in the period 1 January to 31 August 2026; the average and longest wait, in tabular form. [67583/26]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for access to dental treatment under sedation or general anaesthetic at 31 August 2025 and 31 August 2026, broken down by sedation or anaesthetic type, adult and child, patient category including patients with additional or special care needs, waiting-time band, HSE Health Region and Integrated Healthcare Area; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [67586/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

216. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for access to dental treatment under sedation or general anaesthetic at 31 August 2025 and 31 August 2026, broken down by sedation or anaesthetic type, adult and child, patient category including patients with additional or special care needs, waiting-time band, HSE Health Region and Integrated Healthcare Area; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [67586/26]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of assaults recorded against healthcare workers and patients for the period 1 January to 31 August in each of the years 2022 to 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region and by facility where available, broken down by incident type including physical, verbal and sexual assault, and by reported level of harm; the number of staff working days lost following assault; the number of incidents referred to An Garda Síochána; and the number resulting in prosecution where known, in tabular form. [67564/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

196. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of assaults recorded against healthcare workers and patients for the period 1 January to 31 August in each of the years 2022 to 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region and by facility where available, broken down by incident type including physical, verbal and sexual assault, and by reported level of harm; the number of staff working days lost following assault; the number of incidents referred to An Garda Síochána; and the number resulting in prosecution where known, in tabular form. [67564/26]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people approved for home support but awaiting commencement, the number receiving less than their approved allocation, the total number of approved hours not being delivered per week, and the average, median and longest waiting time, at 31 August in each of the years 2025 to date in 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area, county where held and age group, in tabular form. [67574/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

192. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people approved for home support but awaiting commencement, the number receiving less than their approved allocation, the total number of approved hours not being delivered per week, and the average, median and longest waiting time, at 31 August in each of the years 2025 to date in 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area, county where held and age group, in tabular form. [67574/26]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people on CAMHS and CAMHS ID waiting lists at 31 August in each of the years 2025 to 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and team, broken down by waiting-time bands ; and the average, median and longest waiting time, in tabular form. [67577/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

191. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people on CAMHS and CAMHS ID waiting lists at 31 August in each of the years 2025 to 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and team, broken down by waiting-time bands ; and the average, median and longest waiting time, in tabular form. [67577/26]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for an initial appointment across primary and community care services at 31 August 2025 and 2026, nationally, by HSE health region, integrated healthcare area and county where held, by service, age group and waiting-time band; and the average, median and longest waiting time for each service where available, in tabular form. [67545/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

186. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for an initial appointment across primary and community care services at 31 August 2025 and 2026, nationally, by HSE health region, integrated healthcare area and county where held, by service, age group and waiting-time band; and the average, median and longest waiting time for each service where available, in tabular form. [67545/26]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1922 of 4 November 2025, for an update on the proposed enhanced community care facility in Mallow, County Cork; whether the Strategic Healthcare Investment Framework analysis referred to in the response to this Parliamentary Question has been completed; the outcome of that analysis; the services now proposed for the facility; and the current position regarding its location and delivery through a lease model; the expected timeline for a new tender process and the opening of the facility. [67334/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

162. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1922 of 4 November 2025, for an update on the proposed enhanced community care facility in Mallow, County Cork; whether the Strategic Healthcare Investment Framework analysis referred to in the response to this Parliamentary Question has been completed; the outcome of that analysis; the services now proposed for the facility; and the current position regarding its location and delivery through a lease model; the expected timeline for a new tender process and the opening of the facility. [67334/26]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the individual assessment procedure used when deciding if proposed alternative accommodation is suitable for a resident of a location (details supplied); whether medical, disability, accessibility, family and educational needs are assessed; the person or body that conducts these assessments; whether appropriately qualified healthcare professionals are involved; whether each resident is provided with a copy of the assessment and individual reasons for the decision; and if he will supply the full details of the formal assessment procedure. [67251/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

116. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the individual assessment procedure used when deciding if proposed alternative accommodation is suitable for a resident of a location (details supplied); whether medical, disability, accessibility, family and educational needs are assessed; the person or body that conducts these assessments; whether appropriately qualified healthcare professionals are involved; whether each resident is provided with a copy of the assessment and individual reasons for the decision; and if he will supply the full details of the formal assessment procedure. [67251/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the funding allocated to the Rural Transport Programme and TFI Local Link for 2026; the proposed allocation for 2027; whether additional funding will be provided in Budget 2027 to expand rural public transport services in County Laois, particularly in areas where residents have limited access to public transport for employment, education, healthcare and essential services; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority to identify gaps in rural transport provision and consider the introduction of additional demand-responsive and evening services. [67462/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

19. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the funding allocated to the Rural Transport Programme and TFI Local Link for 2026; the proposed allocation for 2027; whether additional funding will be provided in Budget 2027 to expand rural public transport services in County Laois, particularly in areas where residents have limited access to public transport for employment, education, healthcare and essential services; and if he will engage with the National Transport Authority to identify gaps in rural transport provision and consider the introduction of additional demand-responsive and evening services. [67462/26]

Question· writtenPQ 675asked

675. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether she will request or support a Health Technology Assessment by HIQA examining the extension of continuous glucose monitoring access to people with other forms of diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes, cystic-fibrosis-related diabetes and Type 3c diabetes, with eligibility based on clinical need. [67241/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

675. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether she will request or support a Health Technology Assessment by HIQA examining the extension of continuous glucose monitoring access to people with other forms of diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes, cystic-fibrosis-related diabetes and Type 3c diabetes, with eligibility based on clinical need. [67241/26]

Question· writtenPQ 636asked

636. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to develop a day-care oncology unit in the space designated beneath the new 42-bed ward currently under construction at Sligo University Hospital; and the funding that has been allocated or is proposed for the fit-out of this facility. [67026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

636. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to develop a day-care oncology unit in the space designated beneath the new 42-bed ward currently under construction at Sligo University Hospital; and the funding that has been allocated or is proposed for the fit-out of this facility. [67026/26]

Question· writtenPQ 618asked

618. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of persons assessed and approved for home support who are currently waiting for the service to commence by HSE health region and, where available, by community healthcare organisation and county; the average and longest time spent waiting in each area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66830/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

618. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of persons assessed and approved for home support who are currently waiting for the service to commence by HSE health region and, where available, by community healthcare organisation and county; the average and longest time spent waiting in each area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66830/26]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the spend by the HSE on agency staffing in each of the years 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, nationally and broken down by HSE health region; and, where not possible, by the relevant predecessor hospital group, community healthcare organisation or other unit; the expenditure in each year, by staff category, in tabular form. [66747/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

603. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the spend by the HSE on agency staffing in each of the years 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, nationally and broken down by HSE health region; and, where not possible, by the relevant predecessor hospital group, community healthcare organisation or other unit; the expenditure in each year, by staff category, in tabular form. [66747/26]

Question· writtenPQ 581asked

581. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors who completed specialist training in public health medicine in 2026; the number currently employed in consultant public health medicine posts; whether a recruitment embargo is affecting the filling of such posts; and when any such restrictions will be lifted. [66638/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

581. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors who completed specialist training in public health medicine in 2026; the number currently employed in consultant public health medicine posts; whether a recruitment embargo is affecting the filling of such posts; and when any such restrictions will be lifted. [66638/26]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will include asthma to the long-term illness scheme; to ensure better supports and access to medications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66695/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

578. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will include asthma to the long-term illness scheme; to ensure better supports and access to medications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66695/26]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

566. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the powers available to the State under Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 to restrict or prohibit the addition of vitamins or minerals to foods on public health grounds, including the circumstances in which such measures may be taken; whether her Department has assessed the application of those powers to fortified flour imported from the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

566. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the powers available to the State under Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 to restrict or prohibit the addition of vitamins or minerals to foods on public health grounds, including the circumstances in which such measures may be taken; whether her Department has assessed the application of those powers to fortified flour imported from the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 560asked

560. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to set out the powers available to the State under Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 concerning the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods to restrict or prohibit the placing on the market of a fortified food on public health grounds; and whether the Department has assessed or considered the application of any such powers in respect of fortified flour entering Ireland from the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66550/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

560. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to set out the powers available to the State under Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 concerning the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods to restrict or prohibit the placing on the market of a fortified food on public health grounds; and whether the Department has assessed or considered the application of any such powers in respect of fortified flour entering Ireland from the United Kingdom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66550/26]

Question· writtenPQ 558asked

558. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the total annual cost to the HSE of providing uniforms to Healthcare Assistants over the past five years, in tabular form; whether any assessment has been undertaken of the financial impact on staff of requiring them to purchase their own uniforms; and if she will provide details of any consultation undertaken with recognised trade unions prior to any decision to discontinue the provision of uniforms. [66537/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

558. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the total annual cost to the HSE of providing uniforms to Healthcare Assistants over the past five years, in tabular form; whether any assessment has been undertaken of the financial impact on staff of requiring them to purchase their own uniforms; and if she will provide details of any consultation undertaken with recognised trade unions prior to any decision to discontinue the provision of uniforms. [66537/26]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider funding increased access to ICS-formoterol combination inhalers prescribed as maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) in Budget 2027, given the potential for improved asthma control to reduce exacerbations, emergency healthcare utilisation and associated healthcare-related carbon emissions. [66486/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

541. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider funding increased access to ICS-formoterol combination inhalers prescribed as maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) in Budget 2027, given the potential for improved asthma control to reduce exacerbations, emergency healthcare utilisation and associated healthcare-related carbon emissions. [66486/26]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will introduce a multi-annual funding framework for the health service that reflects demographic change, healthcare inflation, agreed pay costs and projected demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

529. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will introduce a multi-annual funding framework for the health service that reflects demographic change, healthcare inflation, agreed pay costs and projected demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66395/26]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

430. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2600 of 7 September 2026, the steps that were taken in the case of a family (details supplied) to maintain continuity of their established healthcare and supports. [66794/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

430. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2600 of 7 September 2026, the steps that were taken in the case of a family (details supplied) to maintain continuity of their established healthcare and supports. [66794/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will amend the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 to include public healthcare facilities within its scope, with a view to accelerating the delivery of essential health infrastructure. [66405/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

197. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will amend the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 to include public healthcare facilities within its scope, with a view to accelerating the delivery of essential health infrastructure. [66405/26]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered the introduction of a personal tax relief for gym and swimming pool memberships to encourage greater participation in physical activity and support national public health objectives, and whether his Department has assessed the potential cost and uptake of such a measure. [66626/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

172. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered the introduction of a personal tax relief for gym and swimming pool memberships to encourage greater participation in physical activity and support national public health objectives, and whether his Department has assessed the potential cost and uptake of such a measure. [66626/26]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered applying a reduced rate of VAT to alcohol-free beers, wines, spirits and other non-alcoholic adult beverages as part of Budget 2027; and whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential public health benefits of incentivising consumers to choose alcohol-free alternatives. [66591/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

171. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered applying a reduced rate of VAT to alcohol-free beers, wines, spirits and other non-alcoholic adult beverages as part of Budget 2027; and whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential public health benefits of incentivising consumers to choose alcohol-free alternatives. [66591/26]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his engagement with relevant stakeholders in the healthcare sector regarding the “50:50 rule” in the Employment Permits Act 2024; and if a review of the policy is being carried out which will consider risks of continuity of care due to staffing shortages, in view that non-compliance of the 50:50 rule can affect the employer’s ability to renew existing permits or obtain new permits. [66754/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

58. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his engagement with relevant stakeholders in the healthcare sector regarding the “50:50 rule” in the Employment Permits Act 2024; and if a review of the policy is being carried out which will consider risks of continuity of care due to staffing shortages, in view that non-compliance of the 50:50 rule can affect the employer’s ability to renew existing permits or obtain new permits. [66754/26]

Bill· Public2026/89current

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) (Smokefree Generation) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 to 2024 to prohibit the sale and supply of tobacco products, nicotine products and nicotine inhalation products to persons born on or after 1 January 2009; to provide for related offences, enforcement and penalties; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 419asked

419. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 diabetes currently receiving insulin-pump therapy through the public health service, by adults and children, HSE health region and hospital at which their diabetes care is provided, in tabular form. [66269/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

419. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 diabetes currently receiving insulin-pump therapy through the public health service, by adults and children, HSE health region and hospital at which their diabetes care is provided, in tabular form. [66269/26]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

416. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health whether the pharmacoeconomic and reimbursement assessment of belzutifan for von Hippel Lindau disease takes account of the full long-term healthcare costs associated with the natural progression of the disease and repeated treatment of VHL-associated tumors including renal surgery, loss of renal function, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, renal transplantation and other VHL-related interventions; and the manner in which such potentially avoided or deferred costs are incorporated into the assessment. [66248/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

416. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health whether the pharmacoeconomic and reimbursement assessment of belzutifan for von Hippel Lindau disease takes account of the full long-term healthcare costs associated with the natural progression of the disease and repeated treatment of VHL-associated tumors including renal surgery, loss of renal function, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, renal transplantation and other VHL-related interventions; and the manner in which such potentially avoided or deferred costs are incorporated into the assessment. [66248/26]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of community healthcare network manager posts sanctioned since the establishment of the Community Healthcare Networks; the grade at which each is employed; and the total annual cost of these posts including employer costs, broken down by HSE health region. [66148/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

400. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of community healthcare network manager posts sanctioned since the establishment of the Community Healthcare Networks; the grade at which each is employed; and the total annual cost of these posts including employer costs, broken down by HSE health region. [66148/26]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date on which the role of community healthcare network manager was first sanctioned; to provide the approved job specification and competency framework for the role; and to set out the business case that supported its creation. [66149/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

399. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the date on which the role of community healthcare network manager was first sanctioned; to provide the approved job specification and competency framework for the role; and to set out the business case that supported its creation. [66149/26]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific key performance indicators against which community healthcare network managers are assessed; whether any evaluation or value for money review of the role has been carried out since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

398. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the specific key performance indicators against which community healthcare network managers are assessed; whether any evaluation or value for money review of the role has been carried out since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66150/26]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurse posts currently vacant, and the current waiting times for public health nursing and for community therapy services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and speech and language therapy, broken down by health region. [66151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

397. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurse posts currently vacant, and the current waiting times for public health nursing and for community therapy services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and speech and language therapy, broken down by health region. [66151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether public health nurses and health and social care professionals in work sharing arrangements who wish to increase their hours or return to full time are being refused on budgetary grounds or under the pay and numbers strategy; and the number of such requests refused in 2025 and to date in 2026. [66152/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

396. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether public health nurses and health and social care professionals in work sharing arrangements who wish to increase their hours or return to full time are being refused on budgetary grounds or under the pay and numbers strategy; and the number of such requests refused in 2025 and to date in 2026. [66152/26]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3148 of 28 July 2026, if she intends to progress any long-term supports for healthcare workers with long Covid; and to provide an update on her Department's engagements with the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with respect to this matter. [66171/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

368. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3148 of 28 July 2026, if she intends to progress any long-term supports for healthcare workers with long Covid; and to provide an update on her Department's engagements with the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with respect to this matter. [66171/26]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health if an update can be provided for an application (details supplied) submitted in April for reimbursement under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme. [66058/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

352. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health if an update can be provided for an application (details supplied) submitted in April for reimbursement under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme. [66058/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the financial supports currently available to assist low-income households with healthcare-related access costs, including travel and accommodation expenses associated with attending medical appointments or receiving treatment; if she will provide details of any eligibility criteria and application processes for such supports; if consideration is being given to expanding these supports in light of the increased cost burden on households accessing healthcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66225/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

265. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the financial supports currently available to assist low-income households with healthcare-related access costs, including travel and accommodation expenses associated with attending medical appointments or receiving treatment; if she will provide details of any eligibility criteria and application processes for such supports; if consideration is being given to expanding these supports in light of the increased cost burden on households accessing healthcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66225/26]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

398. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to confirm that tax relief will be made available on counselling and psychotherapy fees, thereby establishing parity with other healthcare expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64587/26]

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398. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to confirm that tax relief will be made available on counselling and psychotherapy fees, thereby establishing parity with other healthcare expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64587/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1460asked

1460. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has undertaken an assessment of the cost and potential healthcare savings associated with providing funded access to ICS-formoterol combination inhalers prescribed as maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) (details supplied); if the findings of this assessment will inform Budget 2027; [65825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1460. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has undertaken an assessment of the cost and potential healthcare savings associated with providing funded access to ICS-formoterol combination inhalers prescribed as maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) (details supplied); if the findings of this assessment will inform Budget 2027; [65825/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1312asked

1312. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare assistants rostered on night duty in the emergency department of Mayo University Hospital on each night over the past 12 months; whether a staffing review has been conducted regarding overnight healthcare assistant cover in the department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65096/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1312. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare assistants rostered on night duty in the emergency department of Mayo University Hospital on each night over the past 12 months; whether a staffing review has been conducted regarding overnight healthcare assistant cover in the department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65096/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1251asked

1251. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 691 of 28 May and 723 of 14 July 2026, to specify the stakeholder and advocacy group representatives who fed into the work led by the HSE Quality Improvement Lead on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services consultant post concerned; and to confirm whether any external advocacy input, as distinct from documented clinical governance, informed the decision to reference the WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 in the job specification. [64807/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1251. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 691 of 28 May and 723 of 14 July 2026, to specify the stakeholder and advocacy group representatives who fed into the work led by the HSE Quality Improvement Lead on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services consultant post concerned; and to confirm whether any external advocacy input, as distinct from documented clinical governance, informed the decision to reference the WPATH Standards of Care Version 7 in the job specification. [64807/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1208asked

1208. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE and Saolta University Health Care Group on leasing and renting properties in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim in each of the past five years; and to provide a list of all such properties and the annual cost associated with each. [64666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1208. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE and Saolta University Health Care Group on leasing and renting properties in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim in each of the past five years; and to provide a list of all such properties and the annual cost associated with each. [64666/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1202asked

1202. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to deliver the new Sláintecare clinical pathway for headache in each of the six HSE health areas since the announcement by the then Minister on 14 April 2022; the outstanding aspects to be delivered in each health area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64602/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1202. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Health the steps that have been taken to deliver the new Sláintecare clinical pathway for headache in each of the six HSE health areas since the announcement by the then Minister on 14 April 2022; the outstanding aspects to be delivered in each health area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64602/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1132asked

1132. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure that organisations receiving HSE funding do not promote or endorse practices that may present safeguarding risks to infants; the specific oversight applied in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and whether her Department will review the organisations funding in view of recent concerns raised by healthcare professionals and elected representatives. [64332/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1132. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure that organisations receiving HSE funding do not promote or endorse practices that may present safeguarding risks to infants; the specific oversight applied in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and whether her Department will review the organisations funding in view of recent concerns raised by healthcare professionals and elected representatives. [64332/26]

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