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Question· writtenPQ 3558asked

3558. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of licences issued under section 13 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 since 2 February 2026, disaggregated by licences in respect of a premises and licences in respect of online sales, and by licence type, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61498/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3558. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of licences issued under section 13 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 since 2 February 2026, disaggregated by licences in respect of a premises and licences in respect of online sales, and by licence type, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61498/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3550asked

3550. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the safeguards in place in nursing homes to ensure that information given to the family of a resident and, when an ambulance is called, to the ambulance personnel, hospital and other healthcare professionals, is accurate and consistent and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61728/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3550. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the safeguards in place in nursing homes to ensure that information given to the family of a resident and, when an ambulance is called, to the ambulance personnel, hospital and other healthcare professionals, is accurate and consistent and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61728/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3548asked

3548. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health when a community health care centre (details supplied) will be allocated an occupational therapist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61714/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3548. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health when a community health care centre (details supplied) will be allocated an occupational therapist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61714/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3526asked

3526. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the additional staffing resources identified as necessary to implement the National Huntington's Disease Care Pathway, including specialist nursing, neurology, psychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and dietetic supports and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60876/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3526. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the additional staffing resources identified as necessary to implement the National Huntington's Disease Care Pathway, including specialist nursing, neurology, psychology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and dietetic supports and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60876/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3503asked

3503. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if the register of licences established under section 23 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 will be made available for public inspection; the date on which it will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61564/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3503. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if the register of licences established under section 23 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 will be made available for public inspection; the date on which it will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61564/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3498asked

3498. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the 23 recommendations of the National Review of Adult Specialist Cardiac Services; if the three year implementation strategy approved by the HSE has been approved and funded; the position regarding recommendation 20 concerning systematic cholesterol screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61541/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3498. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the 23 recommendations of the National Review of Adult Specialist Cardiac Services; if the three year implementation strategy approved by the HSE has been approved and funded; the position regarding recommendation 20 concerning systematic cholesterol screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61541/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3497asked

3497. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when the new national cardiovascular health policy committed to in the Programme for Government will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61542/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3497. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when the new national cardiovascular health policy committed to in the Programme for Government will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61542/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3496asked

3496. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of licensees holding a licence issued under section 13 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 since 2 February 2026 in respect of online sales who also hold one or more licences in respect of a premises; the distribution of such licensees by number of premises licences held, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61563/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3496. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of licensees holding a licence issued under section 13 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 since 2 February 2026 in respect of online sales who also hold one or more licences in respect of a premises; the distribution of such licensees by number of premises licences held, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61563/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3491asked

3491. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if a proposal for population-based cardiovascular risk assessment has been submitted to or considered by the National Screening Advisory Committee; the status of any such proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3491. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if a proposal for population-based cardiovascular risk assessment has been submitted to or considered by the National Screening Advisory Committee; the status of any such proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3490asked

3490. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed Council recommendation on cardiovascular health checks arising from the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan published in December 2025; if this file will be progressed during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the steps being taken to align national policy with that plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61546/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3490. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed Council recommendation on cardiovascular health checks arising from the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan published in December 2025; if this file will be progressed during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the steps being taken to align national policy with that plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61546/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3489asked

3489. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if cardiovascular disease prevention and early detection have been considered by the North-South Ministerial Council in the health sector; if any all-island approach to population cardiovascular risk assessment is under consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61547/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3489. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if cardiovascular disease prevention and early detection have been considered by the North-South Ministerial Council in the health sector; if any all-island approach to population cardiovascular risk assessment is under consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61547/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3477asked

3477. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health to review the operation of the critical illness leave policy as it applies to healthcare workers returning to duty following cancer and long Covid, in particular the requirement that such workers have no access to ordinary sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61456/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3477. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health to review the operation of the critical illness leave policy as it applies to healthcare workers returning to duty following cancer and long Covid, in particular the requirement that such workers have no access to ordinary sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61456/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3472asked

3472. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the rationale for deducting annual leave from healthcare workers who return to duty on a phased basis following cancer treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61460/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3472. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the rationale for deducting annual leave from healthcare workers who return to duty on a phased basis following cancer treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61460/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3471asked

3471. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the disparity between the treatment of Covid related sick leave and cancer related sick leave, particularly in relation to phased return to work arrangements and access to paid leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61458/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3471. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the disparity between the treatment of Covid related sick leave and cancer related sick leave, particularly in relation to phased return to work arrangements and access to paid leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61458/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3470asked

3470. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider establishing a dedicated cancer care leave policy for healthcare workers who have undergone cancer treatment, ensuring that critical illness leave is treated separately from ordinary sick leave entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61457/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3470. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider establishing a dedicated cancer care leave policy for healthcare workers who have undergone cancer treatment, ensuring that critical illness leave is treated separately from ordinary sick leave entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61457/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3462asked

3462. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the commencement of the legislation regarding the Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60305/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3462. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the commencement of the legislation regarding the Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60305/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3458asked

3458. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place where a patient presents at A&E with suspected drink-spiking; the reason hospitals do not carry out toxicology testing in these cases; the measures in place to ensure timely Garda statements and preservation of evidence where a victim is incapacitated; if she will commit to establishing a clear national pathway to ensure suspected spiking incidents are treated as crimes, investigated promptly, and supported by appropriate clinical and policing protocols (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61186/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3458. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place where a patient presents at A&E with suspected drink-spiking; the reason hospitals do not carry out toxicology testing in these cases; the measures in place to ensure timely Garda statements and preservation of evidence where a victim is incapacitated; if she will commit to establishing a clear national pathway to ensure suspected spiking incidents are treated as crimes, investigated promptly, and supported by appropriate clinical and policing protocols (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61186/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3424asked

3424. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if a review is planned of reimbursement rates under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme to reflect current treatment costs; if her Department has examined the feasibility of direct-payment arrangements for patients unable to pay treatment costs upfront under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3424. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if a review is planned of reimbursement rates under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme to reflect current treatment costs; if her Department has examined the feasibility of direct-payment arrangements for patients unable to pay treatment costs upfront under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60844/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3423asked

3423. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme and the cross border directive scheme in each of the past five years; the total amount reimbursed in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60848/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3423. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme and the cross border directive scheme in each of the past five years; the total amount reimbursed in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60848/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3422asked

3422. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if an electronic referral and application system is being considered for the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme to reduce administrative burden on patients and healthcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60852/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3422. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if an electronic referral and application system is being considered for the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme to reduce administrative burden on patients and healthcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60852/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3376asked

3376. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if she plans to establish mental health emergency departments to provide a separate “front door” for those suffering from a crises but are medically fit and do not need treatment in accident and emergency; if she will consider establishing a pilot in one or more hospitals; if she is aware of recent developments in the United Kingdom in this area (details supplied); her views on whether this would reduce pressure on A&Es; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61090/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3376. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if she plans to establish mental health emergency departments to provide a separate “front door” for those suffering from a crises but are medically fit and do not need treatment in accident and emergency; if she will consider establishing a pilot in one or more hospitals; if she is aware of recent developments in the United Kingdom in this area (details supplied); her views on whether this would reduce pressure on A&Es; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61090/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3374asked

3374. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for reimbursement under the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61098/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3374. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for reimbursement under the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61098/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3366asked

3366. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to increase funding for University Hospital Kerry and across the health care system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61129/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3366. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to increase funding for University Hospital Kerry and across the health care system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61129/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3329asked

3329. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to a forthcoming conference in Galway (details supplied) whether the HSE has assessed the clinical evidence concerning the safety, nutritional value and potential benefits or risks to infants of milk produced by biological males through induced lactation (details supplied); whether the HSE intends to develop or incorporate any policy, clinical guidance or service provision in relation to this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61219/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3329. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to a forthcoming conference in Galway (details supplied) whether the HSE has assessed the clinical evidence concerning the safety, nutritional value and potential benefits or risks to infants of milk produced by biological males through induced lactation (details supplied); whether the HSE intends to develop or incorporate any policy, clinical guidance or service provision in relation to this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61219/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3321asked

3321. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether any national public health campaigns are currently in operation to reduce interpersonal violence, physical assaults or violence-related injuries; the target audiences of such campaigns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59872/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3321. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether any national public health campaigns are currently in operation to reduce interpersonal violence, physical assaults or violence-related injuries; the target audiences of such campaigns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59872/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3285asked

3285. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with women, clinicians, hospital boards and relevant stakeholders to find a solution that protects women’s access to private maternity care (details supplied). [59761/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3285. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with women, clinicians, hospital boards and relevant stakeholders to find a solution that protects women’s access to private maternity care (details supplied). [59761/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3276asked

3276. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the current support for healthcare workers with long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60905/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3276. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the current support for healthcare workers with long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60905/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3275asked

3275. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health any monitoring for the prevalence of long-Covid among healthcare workers currently being undertaken by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60903/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3275. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health any monitoring for the prevalence of long-Covid among healthcare workers currently being undertaken by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60903/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3271asked

3271. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the current strategies for indoor air quality being implemented across healthcare settings in order to lessen the impact on long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60911/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3271. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the current strategies for indoor air quality being implemented across healthcare settings in order to lessen the impact on long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60911/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3239asked

3239. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the assessment her Department has undertaken of the impact of the phased removal of private maternity care under Sláintecare on women's choice and access to maternity services; whether any equality, human rights or gender impact assessment has been carried out in relation to this policy; the consultations that have taken place with service users, clinicians, hospital boards and other stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60770/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3239. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the assessment her Department has undertaken of the impact of the phased removal of private maternity care under Sláintecare on women's choice and access to maternity services; whether any equality, human rights or gender impact assessment has been carried out in relation to this policy; the consultations that have taken place with service users, clinicians, hospital boards and other stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60770/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3187asked

3187. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3355 of 28 July 2026, the position regarding interim guidance provided to GPs in relation to trans healthcare including bridging prescriptions and blood tests, while the new model of care is being developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3187. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3355 of 28 July 2026, the position regarding interim guidance provided to GPs in relation to trans healthcare including bridging prescriptions and blood tests, while the new model of care is being developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60247/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3185asked

3185. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3355 of 28 July 2026, her views of the concerns raised by members of the trans community in relation to the make up of experts contributing to the development of the new model of trans healthcare; her views that it is important to include the voices of members of the trans community as part of this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60242/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3185. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3355 of 28 July 2026, her views of the concerns raised by members of the trans community in relation to the make up of experts contributing to the development of the new model of trans healthcare; her views that it is important to include the voices of members of the trans community as part of this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60242/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3183asked

3183. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3355 of 28 July 2026, the position regarding the new model of trans healthcare; if it will be based on the principles of informed consent and in line with international best practice as established by World Professional Association for Transgender Health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60241/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3183. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3355 of 28 July 2026, the position regarding the new model of trans healthcare; if it will be based on the principles of informed consent and in line with international best practice as established by World Professional Association for Transgender Health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60241/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3160asked

3160. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing an automatic renewal process for services medical cards held by qualifying organisations and service providers; if she is aware of the case of an organisation (details supplied) whose service medical card expired in November and despite seeking renewal, was still awaiting a decision as of last week, resulting in the organisation having to cover healthcare costs from its own resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60126/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3160. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing an automatic renewal process for services medical cards held by qualifying organisations and service providers; if she is aware of the case of an organisation (details supplied) whose service medical card expired in November and despite seeking renewal, was still awaiting a decision as of last week, resulting in the organisation having to cover healthcare costs from its own resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60126/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3159asked

3159. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider establishing a dedicated women's health unit at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, incorporating services such as a sexual assault treatment unit, BreastCheck services and menopause clinics, in order to improve access to women's healthcare services in the north-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60123/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3159. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider establishing a dedicated women's health unit at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, incorporating services such as a sexual assault treatment unit, BreastCheck services and menopause clinics, in order to improve access to women's healthcare services in the north-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60123/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3154asked

3154. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health whether she considers blanket overnight partner restrictions after childbirth acceptable; whether exceptions will be considered for private rooms, caesarean sections, traumatic births, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, mobility issues or other clinical and emotional support needs and whether she will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3154. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health whether she considers blanket overnight partner restrictions after childbirth acceptable; whether exceptions will be considered for private rooms, caesarean sections, traumatic births, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, mobility issues or other clinical and emotional support needs and whether she will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3153asked

3153. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health whether she has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3153. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health whether she has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3150asked

3150. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether preventative health measures, including immunisation programmes and population screening initiatives, have been considered for inclusion as part of Ireland's medium-term fiscal and structural plan and annual progress reports under the revised EU Economic Governance Framework (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60041/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3150. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether preventative health measures, including immunisation programmes and population screening initiatives, have been considered for inclusion as part of Ireland's medium-term fiscal and structural plan and annual progress reports under the revised EU Economic Governance Framework (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60041/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3139asked

3139. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to engage with women, clinicians, hospital boards and all relevant stakeholders to find a solution that protects women’s access to private maternity care (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59816/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3139. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to engage with women, clinicians, hospital boards and all relevant stakeholders to find a solution that protects women’s access to private maternity care (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59816/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3132asked

3132. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure women can continue to access consultant-led continuity of maternity care under Sláintecare, particularly in high-risk pregnancies, and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59759/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3132. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure women can continue to access consultant-led continuity of maternity care under Sláintecare, particularly in high-risk pregnancies, and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59759/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2971asked

2971. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with a disability currently awaiting a residential placement, by community healthcare organisation and by length of time spent on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61814/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2971. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with a disability currently awaiting a residential placement, by community healthcare organisation and by length of time spent on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61814/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2968asked

2968. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if there is a national policy or standard providing that an adult with a disability be offered a residential or supported-living placement within their own county or community healthcare organisation area; the number of adults placed outside their county of origin in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2968. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if there is a national policy or standard providing that an adult with a disability be offered a residential or supported-living placement within their own county or community healthcare organisation area; the number of adults placed outside their county of origin in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61817/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2720asked

2720. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns raised at the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food that veterinary nurses continue to experience significantly lower pay and weaker career progression compared to equivalent clinical roles in human healthcare; the measures his Department is examining to improve retention within the profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter.' [61935/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2720. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns raised at the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food that veterinary nurses continue to experience significantly lower pay and weaker career progression compared to equivalent clinical roles in human healthcare; the measures his Department is examining to improve retention within the profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter.' [61935/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2515asked

2515. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action he is taking to reduce the waiting time for long stay (D) visa applicants to support those working and living in Ireland, especially in the healthcare sector so their family can join them here in Ireland and keeping these vital workers in the country. [62963/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2515. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the action he is taking to reduce the waiting time for long stay (D) visa applicants to support those working and living in Ireland, especially in the healthcare sector so their family can join them here in Ireland and keeping these vital workers in the country. [62963/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2491asked

2491. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider reviewing the family reunification rights for healthcare assistants and home care assistants who have completed two years of lawful full-time employment in Ireland in order that they can access family reunification rights similar to those available to critical skills employment permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62740/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2491. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider reviewing the family reunification rights for healthcare assistants and home care assistants who have completed two years of lawful full-time employment in Ireland in order that they can access family reunification rights similar to those available to critical skills employment permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62740/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2465asked

2465. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been undertaken of the impact of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied), on local services and infrastructure, including healthcare, policing, education and community services; the engagement that has taken place with local stakeholders regarding any increase in occupancy at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62599/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2465. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been undertaken of the impact of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied), on local services and infrastructure, including healthcare, policing, education and community services; the engagement that has taken place with local stakeholders regarding any increase in occupancy at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62599/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2461asked

2461. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any complaints have been received by IPAS, the accommodation provider or his Department relating to waste management, litter, vermin, environmental health or public health issues associated with the operation of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied) since 1 January 2026; the actions that have been taken in response to any such complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62605/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2461. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any complaints have been received by IPAS, the accommodation provider or his Department relating to waste management, litter, vermin, environmental health or public health issues associated with the operation of the IPAS accommodation centre at a facility (details supplied) since 1 January 2026; the actions that have been taken in response to any such complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62605/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2222asked

2222. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the family reunification visa system whether he acknowledges the concerns of healthcare assistants who work full-time, pay tax, and serve the needs of Irish society but who are refused reunification visas as their income is deemed insufficient under the terms of the scheme; whether he accepts the view that Ireland accepts healthcare labour as essential, but the immigration system often treats family reunification as unaffordable; and his plans to examine the fairness of the thresholds. [60049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2222. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the family reunification visa system whether he acknowledges the concerns of healthcare assistants who work full-time, pay tax, and serve the needs of Irish society but who are refused reunification visas as their income is deemed insufficient under the terms of the scheme; whether he accepts the view that Ireland accepts healthcare labour as essential, but the immigration system often treats family reunification as unaffordable; and his plans to examine the fairness of the thresholds. [60049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1748asked

1748. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the remediation funding provided under the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will extend to multi-occupancy, purpose-built residential healthcare or supportive step-down facilities operated by registered AHBs (details supplied); if purpose-built residential accommodations managed by charitable social housing providers meet the criteria of an apartment or duplex under the current legislative framework where they provide long-term or transitional multi-unit housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59851/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1748. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the remediation funding provided under the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will extend to multi-occupancy, purpose-built residential healthcare or supportive step-down facilities operated by registered AHBs (details supplied); if purpose-built residential accommodations managed by charitable social housing providers meet the criteria of an apartment or duplex under the current legislative framework where they provide long-term or transitional multi-unit housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59851/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1722asked

1722. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place to ensure that Government Departments, local authorities and State agencies coordinate the delivery of housing with the timely provision of schools, healthcare, childcare, transport and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60255/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1722. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures in place to ensure that Government Departments, local authorities and State agencies coordinate the delivery of housing with the timely provision of schools, healthcare, childcare, transport and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60255/26]

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