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Question· Written questionUIN 33135answered

Sports: Facilities

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential public health risks associated with exposure to chemicals and other substances used in 3G pitches.

Question· Written questionUIN 33518answered

Mental Health Services: Women

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans she has to increase funding for mental health services, including funding for menopause education and training for healthcare providers, to ensure that women receive appropriate and time

Bill· Gesetzgebung587/26(neu)open

Gesetz zur Neuordnung der Pflegeversicherung (Pflegeneuordnungsgesetz)

Germany · Bundesrat · 9 October 2026

Stabilisierung der Finanzierungsgrundlagen der sozialen Pflegeversicherung sowie personelle und strukturelle Sicherstellung einer bürgernahen, menschenwürdigen, effizienten und nachhaltigen Versorgung Pflegebedürftiger: Maßnahmen zur Vermeidung von Pflegebedürftigkeit und Förderung von Rehabilitation, zur Stärkung der häuslichen Pflege und der pflegenden An- und Zugehörigen, zur weiteren Entbürokratisierung und für mehr Innovationsanreize für Pflegeeinrichtungen und Entlastung durch Technik und Digitalisierung auf der Versorgungsseite sowie zur Stabilisierung der Finanzierung der Pflegeversicherung und zur Begrenzung des Anstiegs der Eigenanteile bei den Pflegekosten auf der Finanzierungseite;<br /> Änderung von 5 Gesetzen und 3 Rechtsverordnungen; Verordnungsermächtigung

Question· Written questionUIN 30427open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions she has had with the CQC on unpublished reports; and how decisions not to publish reports are communicated to a) healthcare providers and b) the public.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions she has had with the CQC on unpublished reports; and how decisions not to publish reports are communicated to a) healthcare providers and b) the public.

Question· Written questionUIN 30528answered

Water: Regulation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether proposed reforms to the water sector will include specific protections for recreational water users within measures relating to public health.

Question· Written questionUIN 30559open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of delays in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments on patients with progressive neurodegenerative conditions.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of delays in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments on patients with progressive neurodegenerative conditions.

Question· Written questionUIN 30773answered

Offenders: Health Services

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Sentencing Act 2026 on the healthcare treatment of offenders who commit minor crimes.

Question· Written questionUIN 30980answered

Tranexamic Acid: Finance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 14 September 2026 to question 27305 on Tranexamic Acid: Finance, what progress he has made in attaining regulatory approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Question· Written questionUIN 30996open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of digital-first access to NHS healthcare, particularly general practice, on people aged 75 and over; and whether her Department has collected d

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of digital-first access to NHS healthcare, particularly general practice, on people aged 75 and over; and whether her Department has collected d

Question· Written questionUIN 31028open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the proposed transfer of Spire Healthcare's hospital properties to a separate property-holding company, and associated lease and financing a

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the proposed transfer of Spire Healthcare's hospital properties to a separate property-holding company, and associated lease and financing a

Question· Written questionUIN 31040answered

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Health Services

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to make greater use of spare capacity among regulated musculoskeletal healthcare professionals operating outside the NHS to help reduce waiting times.

Question· Written questionUIN 31311open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of how the National Planning Policy Framework addresses the cumulative and wider effects on (a) education, (b) primary healthcare, (c

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of how the National Planning Policy Framework addresses the cumulative and wider effects on (a) education, (b) primary healthcare, (c

Question· Written questionUIN 31498open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance NHS England provides to independent investigators examining a homicide involving a person who received mental health care on sharing relevant findings with a Domestic Homicide Review

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance NHS England provides to independent investigators examining a homicide involving a person who received mental health care on sharing relevant findings with a Domestic Homicide Review

Question· Written questionUIN 31742answered

Dental Services: Laboratories

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's proposed increase in statutory fees on micro-businesses in the dental la

Question· Written questionUIN 31835open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an assessment has been made of the pro forma financial position of Spire Healthcare following the proposed acquisition, including its leverage, liquidity, debt-service obligations, covenant

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether an assessment has been made of the pro forma financial position of Spire Healthcare following the proposed acquisition, including its leverage, liquidity, debt-service obligations, covenant

Question· Written questionUIN 31993answered

Dental Services: Laboratories

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential financial impact of the proposed Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency registration fee increases on micro-businesses and smal

Question· Written questionUIN 32103open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what role she expects social enterprises to play in delivering the Government's plans to shift healthcare from hospitals into neighbourhood and community settings.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what role she expects social enterprises to play in delivering the Government's plans to shift healthcare from hospitals into neighbourhood and community settings.

Question· Written questionUIN 32131open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed change of ownership of Spire Healthcare on the contractual and regulatory protections applying to NHS services provided by the co

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed change of ownership of Spire Healthcare on the contractual and regulatory protections applying to NHS services provided by the co

Question· Written questionUIN 32332open

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions her Department has had with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the licensing of Act-O-Vial hydrocortisone.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions her Department has had with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the licensing of Act-O-Vial hydrocortisone.

Question· Written questionUIN 32631answered

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has made an assessment of the vote of no confidence in the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust board by the Consultant Body at North Devon District Hospital; and what

Question· Written questionUIN 32646answered

Health Professions: Suicide

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to improve the accuracy and granularity of data on suicide among healthcare workers; and if she will convene relevant bodies to consider linking data from the Of

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if persons with lipoedema are assessed, processed or reimbursed, including applications submitted under procedure code Z01B; if so, the date on which any such change took effect, the person or body that authorised it; if advance notice and published guidance were provided to patients in line with the commitment given by the HSE National Director of National Services and Schemes in correspondence dated 29 August 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71198/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

316. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if persons with lipoedema are assessed, processed or reimbursed, including applications submitted under procedure code Z01B; if so, the date on which any such change took effect, the person or body that authorised it; if advance notice and published guidance were provided to patients in line with the commitment given by the HSE National Director of National Services and Schemes in correspondence dated 29 August 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71198/26]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if Cross Border Healthcare Directive reimbursement applications relating to lipoedema treatment are currently being held pending clinical advice or clinical review; the number of such applications currently awaiting a decision; the number of these that have been referred for clinical review or advice; the submission date of the oldest outstanding application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71199/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

315. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if Cross Border Healthcare Directive reimbursement applications relating to lipoedema treatment are currently being held pending clinical advice or clinical review; the number of such applications currently awaiting a decision; the number of these that have been referred for clinical review or advice; the submission date of the oldest outstanding application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71199/26]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the nature and purpose of any clinical review or clinical advice being sought by the HSE in respect of Cross Border Healthcare Directive applications for lipoedema treatment; who is providing that advice; the criteria being applied, including whether the review relates to the availability of the treatment in the State; the expected date for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71200/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the nature and purpose of any clinical review or clinical advice being sought by the HSE in respect of Cross Border Healthcare Directive applications for lipoedema treatment; who is providing that advice; the criteria being applied, including whether the review relates to the availability of the treatment in the State; the expected date for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71200/26]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the position of patients who received prior notification under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive, or who are part way through staged treatment for lipoedema, and who have already incurred costs; whether any change to eligibility or process will be applied to treatment already undertaken or already notified; whether a transition period will apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71201/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

313. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the position of patients who received prior notification under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive, or who are part way through staged treatment for lipoedema, and who have already incurred costs; whether any change to eligibility or process will be applied to treatment already undertaken or already notified; whether a transition period will apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71201/26]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of Cross Border Healthcare Directive reimbursement applications outstanding at the latest date for which figures are available; the average and longest processing times in 2025 and in 2026 to date; the staffing resources assigned to processing these applications; the measures being taken to clear the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71202/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

312. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of Cross Border Healthcare Directive reimbursement applications outstanding at the latest date for which figures are available; the average and longest processing times in 2025 and in 2026 to date; the staffing resources assigned to processing these applications; the measures being taken to clear the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71202/26]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

311. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the current turnaround for reimbursement under the Cross-Border Directive scheme; if a six month delay is usual; and the steps being taken to reduce the timeframe. [71195/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

311. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the current turnaround for reimbursement under the Cross-Border Directive scheme; if a six month delay is usual; and the steps being taken to reduce the timeframe. [71195/26]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 66830 of 2026, the number of persons assessed and waiting for home support in the HSE south-west region, by county and by community healthcare network; the average and longest wait in each, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71188/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

307. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 66830 of 2026, the number of persons assessed and waiting for home support in the HSE south-west region, by county and by community healthcare network; the average and longest wait in each, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71188/26]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene in a situation where 75 newly qualified nurses from University College Galway have had promised jobs revoked (details supplied); and the reason for training much needed frontline healthcare professionals and not offering them positions. [71141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

303. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene in a situation where 75 newly qualified nurses from University College Galway have had promised jobs revoked (details supplied); and the reason for training much needed frontline healthcare professionals and not offering them positions. [71141/26]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if applications for reimbursement under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and to explain how applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed while some lipoedema applications submitted in 2025 and early 2026 remain outstanding. [71126/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

295. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if applications for reimbursement under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and to explain how applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed while some lipoedema applications submitted in 2025 and early 2026 remain outstanding. [71126/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for reimbursement relating to lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive that are currently outstanding, broken down by month of receipt from October 2025 to date; the number currently awaiting administrative processing, clinical review or clinical advice respectively; the number processed and reimbursed during the same period; and the current average and longest processing time for such applications. [71125/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

294. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for reimbursement relating to lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive that are currently outstanding, broken down by month of receipt from October 2025 to date; the number currently awaiting administrative processing, clinical review or clinical advice respectively; the number processed and reimbursed during the same period; and the current average and longest processing time for such applications. [71125/26]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance, having regard to a written commitment (details supplied). [71124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

293. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance, having regard to a written commitment (details supplied). [71124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if there has been any change since 29 August 2025 to the assessment, processing or reimbursement of applications relating to the treatment of lipoedema under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive; if standard applications for treatment of the limbs under the Z01B code are now routinely being referred for clinical review; the date on which any such change was introduced; and the person or body that authorised the change. [71114/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

291. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if there has been any change since 29 August 2025 to the assessment, processing or reimbursement of applications relating to the treatment of lipoedema under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive; if standard applications for treatment of the limbs under the Z01B code are now routinely being referred for clinical review; the date on which any such change was introduced; and the person or body that authorised the change. [71114/26]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; the number of applications affected; and the anticipated timeframe for resolving the matter. [71115/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

290. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; the number of applications affected; and the anticipated timeframe for resolving the matter. [71115/26]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the status of all approved capital projects at Naas General Hospital; the current stage of each project; the estimated cost; the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70955/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

305. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the status of all approved capital projects at Naas General Hospital; the current stage of each project; the estimated cost; the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70955/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 17 September 2026, the approved pay budget for public health nursing in the HSE South West region for 2025 and 2026; and the number of public health nurses employed in the Cork north and east areas at the end of each of those years. [70914/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

294. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 17 September 2026, the approved pay budget for public health nursing in the HSE South West region for 2025 and 2026; and the number of public health nurses employed in the Cork north and east areas at the end of each of those years. [70914/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 66151/26, to provide the public health nursing referral and waiting list data for each health region as at end August 2026, which was referenced in the reply but not included in the appendix. [70916/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

291. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 66151/26, to provide the public health nursing referral and waiting list data for each health region as at end August 2026, which was referenced in the reply but not included in the appendix. [70916/26]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent public health nurses employed in each community healthcare area in HSE South West at end 2024, end 2025, and the latest date available; and the number of approved posts at each date. [70917/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

290. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent public health nurses employed in each community healthcare area in HSE South West at end 2024, end 2025, and the latest date available; and the number of approved posts at each date. [70917/26]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health If she will consider a temporary review and retention of the higher motor travel mileage rate bands for HSE and contracted home support health care assistants, particularly those covering extensive rural areas, in light of ongoing high fuel and vehicle maintenance costs; and if she acknowledges that high-mileage community staff quickly exceed lower-rate thresholds, threatening staff retention and continuity of care for vulnerable elderly clients, due to the escalating costs. [70728/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

276. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health If she will consider a temporary review and retention of the higher motor travel mileage rate bands for HSE and contracted home support health care assistants, particularly those covering extensive rural areas, in light of ongoing high fuel and vehicle maintenance costs; and if she acknowledges that high-mileage community staff quickly exceed lower-rate thresholds, threatening staff retention and continuity of care for vulnerable elderly clients, due to the escalating costs. [70728/26]

Question· writtenPQ 674asked

674. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will outline if a policy document (details supplied) will be considered as part of the current decision making process of the Mid-West Health Planning Board. [70529/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

674. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will outline if a policy document (details supplied) will be considered as part of the current decision making process of the Mid-West Health Planning Board. [70529/26]

Question· writtenPQ 713asked

713. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 65824/26, if the HSE operates a written protocol or policy on succession or continuity planning for established clinical services on the retirement of a Consultant; if so, if she will publish same; if not, if she will direct that one be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

713. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 65824/26, if the HSE operates a written protocol or policy on succession or continuity planning for established clinical services on the retirement of a Consultant; if so, if she will publish same; if not, if she will direct that one be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70651/26]

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