Parliamentary questions

National Treatment Purchase Fund

Michael Ring

351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the countries where treatment was delivered under the treatment purchase fund in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11248/24]

Health Services

Paul Murphy

352. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health in relation to the funding crisis facing the Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme (UMAAP) currently delivered via ADHD Ireland and the recent decision by the HSE to withdraw funding for UMAAP in 2024; and if he will instruct the HSE to reverse this decision and ensure the continuation of this vital programme. [11268/24]

Health Services

Mark Ward

353. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a timeframe for the fully domestic provision of gender and sexual health services which are in line with international best practice and based on informed consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11273/24]

Health Services

Catherine Connolly

354. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the reason for the decision to discontinue HSE funding for a programme (details supplied); when the decision was made; the details of the analysis on which the decision was based; the details of any analysis carried out into the expected impact of the withdrawal of funding; the details of any engagement he or his Department has had with adult ADHD advocacy and representative groups in relation to the withdrawal of funding to this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11286/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Michael Healy-Rae

355. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when a person will get an appointment in University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11287/24]

Health Services Staff

Thomas Gould

356. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the average cost of an addiction nurse per year. [11291/24]

Health Services Staff

Thomas Gould

357. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the average cost of an outreach worker per year. [11292/24]

Health Services Staff

Thomas Gould

358. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the average cost of an addiction case worker per year. [11293/24]

Departmental Funding

Thomas Gould

359. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to a service (details supplied) in 2023 broken down by funding purpose, in tabular form. [11294/24]

Health Services Staff

Thomas Gould

360. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the average cost of an addiction counsellor per year. [11295/24]

Health Services

Maurice Quinlivan

361. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if an assessment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11296/24]

Health Services

Alan Dillon

362. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of a dedicated Intestinal Failure Unit in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11298/24]

Healthcare Policy

Colm Burke

363. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the proposed start date for the implementation of the proposals in the National Clinical Programme for Ophthalmology, and in particular the transfer of care of children aged 8+ years to local private optometrists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11299/24]

Healthcare Policy

Colm Burke

364. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when the commitment to increase the fees payable to contractors for a standard eye examination under the Community Ophthalmic Services Scheme will occur; to clarify if this fee will now be equal to the eye test fee payable to contractors under the Department of Social Protection's optical benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11300/24]

Health Services

Colm Burke

365. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm what steps are being taken to ensure that home and community care services are responsive to the evolving healthcare needs of the aging population and the high waiting lists in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11302/24]

Healthcare Policy

Colm Burke

366. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to clarify why the statutory scheme, which is essential for developing a homecare sector that is accessible, sustainable and accountable, has been delayed and the impact this delay has on society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11303/24]

Health Services

Colm Burke

367. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm what action his Department is taking in conjunction with local authorities and community organizations to strengthen the overall support system for individuals receiving home and community care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11304/24]

Healthcare Policy

Colm Burke

368. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health what action his Department is taking to ensure that the authorisation scheme 2023 is enough of an incentive to persuade more individuals to become homecare providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11305/24]

Healthcare Policy

Colm Burke

369. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health what action his Department is taking to ensure that the authorisation scheme 2023 continues to provide the necessary support to homecare workers in view that the scheme is successful in the sense that it funds the homecare workers travel time, however it fails to fund the necessary milage that is completed by the homecare worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11306/24]

Community Care

Colm Burke

370. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide details on any ongoing efforts being made by his Department to incorporate technology and innovation into home and community care services to improve efficiency and effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11307/24]

Community Care

Colm Burke

371. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health what action his Department is taking to ensure a standardised rate of pay for the different types of home and community care providers, in view that disability home support is not operated under an authorisation scheme, which indicates that providers of disability support are paid less than those who are providers of elderly home support, wherein these providers are not guaranteed the living wage or travel time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11308/24]

Care Services

Colm Burke

372. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health what initiatives are in place to enhance the coordination and integration of home and community care services with other healthcare providers to create a seamless patient experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11310/24]

Healthcare Policy

Colm Burke

373. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health what action his Department is taking to recruit new home support providers, in view that the authorisation scheme has been proven to increase staff retention for home support providers but it has had no impact on the recruitment of new home support providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11311/24]

Health Services

Colm Burke

374. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health what action his Department is taking to address recruitment and retention challenges within the home and community care workforce to ensure a consistent and qualified staff; and if due consideration would be given to increasing the wages of homecare supporters in order to increase the number of individuals in this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11312/24]

Care Services

Colm Burke

375. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to outline in detail the steps being taken by his Department to prioritise and support informal caregivers who play a crucial role in home and community care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11313/24]

Care Services

Colm Burke

376. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm what impact if any the Independent Commission which is due to be formally established early this year will have on policy changes to the role of home and community care providers, in view that this Commission will examine the provision of health and social care services and supports for older people and make recommendations to the Government for their strategic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11314/24]

Parliamentary Questions

Alan Dillon

377. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health in relation to the current status of Parliamentary Questions within the Health Service Executive; if the HSE can quantify the accumulated backlog of unanswered Parliamentary Questions; the anticipated processing time for addressing outstanding responses; when the HSE expects to resume normal representative activities; and the expected waiting period for a Deputy to receive a response to their query. [11323/24]

Hospital Facilities

Patrick Costello

378. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with the families of those affected by the Cherry Orchard Hospital move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11327/24]

Hospital Services

Patrick Costello

379. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health his views on the scope and significance of the structural problems identified by HIQA within Cherry Orchard Hospital; and to outline timeline on when and how they will be addressed. [11328/24]

Assisted Decision-Making

Patrick Costello

380. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if residents were afforded the opportunity to avail of the Assisted Decision Making Act, which became law in April 2023; if not, the reason this did not happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11329/24]

Hospital Facilities

Patrick Costello

381. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health how many vacant units there are within the Cherry Orchard Hospital facility; how many of these could have been used to house residents whilst works were ongoing; what is the current state of repair of any vacant units onsite; how long have these units been vacant; how much would it cost to bring these units back into use and whether this is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11330/24]

Hospital Facilities

Patrick Costello

382. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health to outline the other plans considered by the HSE to address the works required which would have allowed residents to remain on-site during completion of works in the Sycamore and Willow Units at Cherry Orchard Hospital; why these plans were deemed to be unworkable; when these decisions were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11331/24]

Hospital Facilities

Patrick Costello

383. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health to outline what will happen to the staff members assigned to the Sycamore and Willow Units at Cherry Orchard Hospital for the duration of the move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11332/24]

Hospital Facilities

Patrick Costello

384. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Covid outbreak in Cherry Orchard Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11333/24]

Hospital Facilities

Patrick Costello

385. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health how many of the residents from the Sycamore and Willow Units Cherry Orchard Hospital have passed away since residents were given notice of the move in November 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11334/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Denis Naughten

386. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a child will be called for an appointment with a paediatrician (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11355/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Denis Naughten

387. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a child will be called for an appointment to UHG paediatric Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11356/24]

Nursing Homes

Denis Naughten

388. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a response to her appeal of the fair deal nursing home means assessment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11357/24]

Cancer Services

Denis Naughten

389. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a BRAC2 gene test; the current waiting time for such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11358/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

390. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he intends to provide specialist long-Covid services for children; the steps he is taking to ensure that children with long-Covid have access to appropriate treatment and care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11360/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

391. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE FADA survey regarding the prevalence of long-Covid; the timeline for completion; the type of data being collected and measured; the reason children are not included in this survey; if this survey has been extended beyond HSE Public Health Area B; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11361/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

392. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on a waiting list for long-Covid and post-acute clinics, by clinic and time waiting, in tabular form. [11362/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

393. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in each of the long-Covid and post-acute clinics, by clinic and grade, in tabular form. [11363/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

394. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if patient data is being collected and measured from long- Covid and post-acute clinics (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11364/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

395. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the operating hours for each of the long-Covid and post-acute clinics, by clinic. [11365/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

396. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the criteria for discharging patients from long-Covid and post-acute clinics; if people can discharge themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11366/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

397. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health to outline the training and information provided to general practitioners and general practice nurses in respect of treating long-Covid and making referrals to specialist services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11367/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Róisín Shortall

398. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the engagements he had with trade union representatives regarding his decision to conclude the temporary scheme of special leave with pay for healthcare workers with long-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11368/24]

Hospital Overcrowding

Alan Kelly

399. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health what measures he is taking to address the overcrowding situation in the UHL hospital group. [11369/24]

Health Services Staff

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

400. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the widespread concern in the communities of south Inishowen, County Donegal, regarding the HSE plan to relocate the public health nurse from Fahan Health Centre to Buncrana; and if he plans to reverse this decision and maintain this important service in the local community. [11380/24]

Health Service Executive

Michael Healy-Rae

401. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a back payment for a person (details supplied); when they will receive their same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11382/24]

General Practitioner Services

Mairéad Farrell

402. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of people in Galway who are without a GP and are currently on a waiting list for one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11384/24]

Nursing Homes

Denis Naughten

403. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 331 of 30 March 2023 assuring Dáil Éireann of the adequacy of independent pre-admission assessments of nursing home residents, and in light of newspaper reports of the advice from his officials to enhance safeguarding checks in light of recent revisions to the means calculation of the fair deal scheme, if he can outline when such a recommendation was made on enhanced safeguarding checks; his timeline for the implementation of such enhanced checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11389/24]

Dental Services

Michael Healy-Rae

404. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health for an update on negotiations between the HSE and our dentists, in light of the fact that no new medical card patients are seen by a dentist as there is a disagreement over the contract in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11390/24]

Health Services

Michael Healy-Rae

405. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if assistance will be given to organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11381/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

406. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will outline his plans to extend the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers suffering from long Covid; if he intends to extend or replace this scheme before it is due to end in March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11392/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

407. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 653 of 11 July 2023, if he will outline the planned revision of the model of care for long Covid; when the model of care was last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11393/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

408. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 289 of 15 June 2023, the proportion of the €2.2 million allocated for the development of long Covid services in 2022 that was spent exclusively on long Covid services; the allocation drawn down by each clinic in 2022; the corresponding figures for 2023; the respective period of operation of each clinic; the number of new patients and recurring patients treated to date; the number of patients awaiting a first appointment in each clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11394/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

409. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 15 June 2023, the number of full-time posts allocated to post-acute and long Covid clinics, by clinic and speciality; if the position has been filled; if an offer has been made; if a recruitment competition is ongoing; if the HSE recruitment process has commenced in view of the emerging evidence on long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11395/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

410. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 15 June 2023, if he will outline the metrics at each clinic in 2022, including the number of new patients seen and the number waiting at the end of the year; the corresponding figures for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11396/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Denis Naughten

411. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of staff presently availing of the special scheme of paid leave in respect of long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11397/24]

Health Services

Cathal Crowe

412. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he can provide full detail on the safety issues that currently make the establishment of a 24-hour accident and emergency unit in Ennis General Hospital unviable. [11405/24]

Health Services Staff

Catherine Murphy

413. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the amount of prompt payment interest and compensation paid by the HSE for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will include a schedule of the top 20 highest late interest payments and compensation recipients for this timeframe. [11407/24]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

414. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for a update on the cancelled surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11417/24]

Health Services

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

415. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the reason Parliamentary Question No. 619 of 27 February 2024, was responded to by the Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital rather than the HSE officials who made the decision not to allocate the ANP; the reason for ANP for adult diabetes services has not been agreed and appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital, considering the long waiting lists for diabetes patients at the hospital. [11419/24]

Departmental Funding

Violet-Anne Wynne

416. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that his Department has cut funding for the Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme course and monthly support to attendees upon completion; of the need to reinstate it urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11432/24]

Health Services

Violet-Anne Wynne

417. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the payments that were made in healthcare under the client indemnity scheme; the number of those that were from cases in UHL, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11433/24]

Healthcare Policy

Violet-Anne Wynne

418. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health if a product approved under the MCAP as listed on S.I. No. 5 of 2023 can be prescribed to the holder of a valid Ministerial licence and if the licence holder can purchase their prescribed products at a pharmacy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11435/24]

Departmental Data

Violet-Anne Wynne

419. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the current status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11439/24]

Departmental Data

Violet-Anne Wynne

420. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the current status of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11440/24]

Health Services

Violet-Anne Wynne

421. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 586 of 13 February 2024, if he is satisfied that there is no private surge capacity available to the UL Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11441/24]

Departmental Data

Violet-Anne Wynne

422. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the number of private beds, by unit, in tabular form, at University Hospital Limerick; if those private beds can be used by public patients as a surge capacity measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11442/24]

Departmental Data

Violet-Anne Wynne

423. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the full list of defined roles under the patient and client care heading of the HSE health service personnel census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11443/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

424. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Lucan area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11444/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

425. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Clondalkin area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11445/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

426. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Rathcoole area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11446/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

427. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Newcastle area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

428. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Palmerstown area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

429. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Brittas area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not to be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11449/24]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

430. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Saggart area; if developmental checks are being offered to newborns in the area for the appropriate month milestones; what options are available to parents if their children are not be offered appointments due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11450/24]

General Practitioner Services

Kathleen Funchion

431. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health what measures are being taken to increase the number of GPs around the country, and Kilkenny in particular; and whether current GPs use waiting list systems.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11457/24]

General Practitioner Services

Peter Burke

432. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of a new GP (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11466/24]

Medicinal Products

Paul Donnelly

433. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason naloxone, a lifesaving medication, is only available on prescription and if he has any plans to make it available over the counter to help save lives. [11470/24]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

434. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when speech and language therapy can be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11483/24]

Health Services

Bernard Durkan

435. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if appropriate health and multi-disciplinary assistance including occupational therapy, speech and language therapy is available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11491/24]

Departmental Funding

Fergus O'Dowd

194. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to respond to concerns raised (details attached); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10840/24]

Health Services

Pearse Doherty

195. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a child in County Donegal (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment for physiotherapy sessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10869/24]

Departmental Funding

Paul McAuliffe

196. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided to Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10870/24]

Departmental Funding

Paul McAuliffe

197. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if he will continue funding the Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10871/24]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Paul Donnelly

198. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason Government is now choosing to unilaterally end the Covid-19 related special leave scheme and is refusing to work with unions to agree on a replacement that can provide the necessary level and duration of support while frontline healthcare workers remain unable to return to work due to long-Covid. [10876/24]

Primary Care Centres

Niamh Smyth

199. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on project (detail supplied); the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10879/24]

Health Service Executive

Martin Browne

200. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health the progress made by the HSE in their discussions with an organisation (details supplied) concerning a partnership to provide a service in the south Tipperary area; if the business plan on the same proposal submitted to the HSE by the organisation has been considered; to provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10880/24]

Health Service Executive

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when information requested by a person (details supplied) will be provided; the expected date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10902/24]

Departmental Funding

Cathal Crowe

202. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he, in consultation with the HSE, will reconsider the decision to cease funding the Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme currently delivered by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10906/24]

Mental Health Services

Pearse Doherty

203. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that without HSE funding a pastoral centre that provides counselling to people, including a family member of a victim of the Creeslough tragedy, is to close in two weeks; if the HSE plans to prevent this closure from happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10926/24]

Mental Health Services

Pearse Doherty

204. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason the Government has not provided support for immediate family members of victims of the Creeslough tragedy who live outside Creeslough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10931/24]

Pension Provisions

Robert Troy

205. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently address an anomaly in the retirement system, whereby a retiree from the HSE must apply for jobseekers for a nine-month period prior to receiving a suitable pension. [10933/24]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Michael Healy-Rae

206. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health he status of hearing aids for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10947/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Claire Kerrane

207. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise why there is no pathway available to access diagnostic assessments for autism via primary care services in County Roscommon; if he will outline what plans are being put in place to provide same going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10970/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Claire Kerrane

208. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise the reason there is no service available to access diagnostic assessments for ADHD (adult) in County Roscommon; if he will outline what plans are being put in place to provide this service going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10971/24]