We use Google Analytics to see which pages are read and how the site is used, so we know what to improve. This only runs if you accept. See our privacy notice for details.
| TD | Party |
|---|---|
 Richard Boyd Barrett | People Before Profit-Solidarity |
 Cormac Devlin | Fianna Fáil |
 Jennifer Carroll MacNeill | Fine Gael |
 Barry Ward | Fine Gael |
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The Committee's recommendations to my Department on vaccination policy are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Under the Provision of the Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026, the Local Bargaining process is the mechanism under which all cost increasing claims are to be resolved. The Department of Health has been working positively with HSE colleagues and Trade Unions to progress claims…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The Government and the HSE recognise the vital contribution that newly qualified nurses and midwives make to the delivery of safe, high-quality care and remain committed to supporting graduates to take up employment within the public health service. The HSE continues to recruit…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As these are operational issues, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
“As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.”
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As the Deputy will be aware, the Public Only Consultant Contract was introduced in March 2023 as a key step towards a universal, single-tier health service in which access to care is based on clinical need rather than ability to pay. The POCC is applicable to all specialities…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The definitions in public health law related to nicotine inhaling products and their sale are those that are necessary for and specific to the measures in relevant legislation such as the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 has passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas and will now go to Uachtarán na hÉireann for her consideration. The timelines for the measures in the Bill will be addressed in the…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the national competent authority responsible for monitoring the safety of medicines, including vaccines, in Ireland. In Ireland, the HPRA participated in vaccine safety surveillance through the European Medicines Regulatory…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 was signed into law by the President in July 2024, having passed all stages in both Houses of the Oireachtas. The primary purpose of this complex and far-reaching legislation is to regulate fertility clinics providing treatment…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
This PQ is not for the Department of Health. We respectfully request that this Parliamentary Question be redirected to the the General Register Office, which comes under the remit of the Minister for Social Protection so the question should be reverted to that Department.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. The Minister for Health is prohibited from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the agency with responsibility for the regulation of medicines in Ireland and has an enforcement role with regard to the sale and supply of falsified and illegal medicines The HPRA works in close co-operation with colleagues from…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Government is committed to funding timely access to new medicines for patients in Ireland. In 2026 the budget for medicines is increased by over €200 million with €30 million ringfenced to support access to new medicines. This has allowed the HSE to approve from January 2026 to…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
It is acknowledged that many patients are still waiting too long for hospital appointments and treatments. I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. The multi-annual Action Plan approach initiated in September 2021 is focused on improving…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I propose to take Questions Nos. 408, 415, 430, 449, 453 and 472 together. As Minister for Health, I am dedicated to enhancing Ireland’s population screening programmes, which are a vital component of our health services. They enable early treatment and care for many people…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I am conscious of the impact that the cancellation or postponement of procedures can have on patients and their families. The improvement of waiting times, and particularly waiting times experienced by children, remains a priority for myself and this Department. As this is an…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any work ongoing to address waiting lists for the National Gender Service.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the average wait time to get an appointment with the National Gender Service.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The Government is committed to implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and to advancing a human rights-based approach to disability across all public services. The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As the National Women and Infants Health Programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 conditions to be covered by the Scheme. Further information, including the list of conditions, can be found at…
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I propose to take Questions Nos. 404, 405 and 406 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
Written answer ›
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the lack of flexibility under Section 8.2/8.3.2 of the national childcare scheme, specifically for children that are neurodiverse and benefit…
Written answer ›
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties accessing educational psychology assessments and appropriate educational supports for children that attend a school (details supplied) and the wider issue of…
Written answer ›
Richard Boyd Barrett
Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options open to a person (details supplied) to ensure an appropriate school place for their child for September 2027;.
Written answer ›
Richard Boyd Barrett
Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason two schools (details supplied) with significant disadvantage have been excluded from the DEIS Plus scheme.
Written answer ›
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any review or reassessment available for four schools in the Dún Laoghaire constituency in relation to their allocation under the Home School Community Liaison Programme; and her views on whether…
Written answer ›
Richard Boyd Barrett
Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school (details supplied) can expect permanent accommodation; and to provide clarity ahead of the new school year 2027-2028 regarding the number of classrooms in its temporary accommodation the school…
Written answer ›
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the provision of a permanent school building for a school (details supplied); the basis for the delay in advancing this project; and if she will facilitate a meeting with school management to…
Written answer ›
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is doing to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments are fully accessible; and if he will make a statement…
Written answer ›
Barry Ward
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is undertaking to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments have solar panels and other renewable energy…
Written answer ›
Richard Boyd Barrett
Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation given recent public sector pay strikes, if he will consider further increases to public sector pay to keep ahead of inflation.
Written answer ›
Cormac Devlin
Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if capital expenditure to date in 2026 is on target or behind profile.
Barry Ward
I am glad to have an opportunity to comment on this report from the justice committee. In a week when we have spoken a great deal about criminal legal aid, it is important we do not lose sight of the fact there is reform needed in the civil legal aid system. Reading the report…
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the independent Report on Children's Health Ireland Inquiry into Spina Bifida and Complex Scoliosis Scoping Exercise by Mr. Remy Farrell, SC. More importantly, I acknowledge the group of people who are here today in the Gallery…
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I thank the Deputy. The "do not consume" notice was lifted for customers on the Ardfinnan regional water supply scheme on Monday, 19 October, following consultation with the HSE. The lifting of that notice followed the completion of critical works at Goatenbridge water treatment…
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I thank the Deputy. He will be aware that 36 hospitals have a charge for parking, with a maximum daily rate, and another nine do not have a charge. Parking is entirely free at Bantry, Mallow, Ennis and even in St. Luke's Hospital in Rathgar. There are four hospitals where the…
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue. Let me answer them in a slightly different order. On medical gaslighting and how women are treated, let me completely acknowledge what the Deputy is saying. Let me completely acknowledge women have been treated…
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
I thank Deputy Doherty. It is an absolute priority for everybody in this House that we do not have people waiting on hospital trolleys. It is a key marker of patient safety, but it is also a key marker of dignity and how we treat our people. It has been an imperative for me the…