Written Answers Nos. 1145-1165
1145. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health to set out the number of DTOCs within acute hospitals, from 1 January 2026 to date, that fall into the categories of requiring a neuro-rehab placement, a dementia placement, step down care, homecare package, nursing home place, or other. [29961/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1146. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health to set out the longest wait time for transfer of care for each level 3 and level 4 hospital in 2025. [29962/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1147. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health to set out the average days' wait for delayed transfer of care across each level 3 and level 4 hospital. [29963/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1148. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will as a matter of priority make available the necessary funding to provide the additional health and social care professionals required to fully staff the new multidisciplinary FND clinic at Saint James's Hospital, as well as the provision of paediatric FND services in the new National Children's Hospital, given the increasing diagnosis of FND among teenagers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29966/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1149. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 946 of 12 November 2025, if she will provide an update on the further implementation of the report. [29967/26]
View answerAs the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare estate, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
1150. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied) at University Hospital Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29985/26]
View answerUnder 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 service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1151. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be considered for respite care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30009/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1152. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant obstetricians posts filled at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny as of 31 March 2026, in tabular form. [30011/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1153. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of holter monitors and cardiac event monitors available at University Hospital Waterford; the number of patients awaiting the use of a holter monitor and cardiac event monitor; and the average wait time to access these monitors at UHW. [30012/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1154. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year costs to recruit three additional chief audiologists and three additional audiological scientists for public health services. [30013/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1155. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a special chair could be recommended from the HSE for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30026/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1156. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 4 March 2026, for an update on the outcome of the HSE mid-wests engagements with the national clinical lead for SATUs regarding the establishment of a mid-west SATU; the future engagements that are planned with the national clinical lead regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30034/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, this PQ is referred to the HSE for direct response to the deputy.
1157. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 448 of 26 March 2026, the stakeholders that have been consulted regarding the establishment of a SATU in the mid-west region to date; the stakeholders the HSE mid-west plan to consult/engage regarding the establishment of a mid-west SATU; the further consultations/engagements that are planned regarding the establishment of a mid-west SATU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30035/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, this PQ is referred to the HSE for direct response to the deputy.
1158. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 448 of 26 March 2026, the timeframe for the establishment of a mid-west SATU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30036/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, this PQ is referred to the HSE for direct response to the deputy.
1159. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 448 of 26 March 2026, if the HSE has yet assessed/determined potential locations for a mid-west SATU; if not, whether Nenagh primary care centre will be included for consideration, particularly given its central location within the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30037/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, this PQ is referred to the HSE for direct response to the deputy.
1160. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health to ensure her Department and the HSE prioritise the establishment of a SATU in the HSE mid-west region, particularly given the HSE's acknowledgment that the current FME service in HSE "is not in a position to provide the same level of service to survivors of sexual violence as a SATU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30038/26]
View answerAs this is an operational matter, this PQ is referred to the HSE for direct response to the deputy.
1161. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the status of a model of care for PCOS; if she will provide for a structured scheme for women to access diagnosis, care and treatment for this condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30050/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
1162. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if she has considered allowing for the national screening service to accommodate women under the age of 25 years for cervical screening where there are concerns regarding potential gynaecological conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30051/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
1163. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of cervical screening tests conducted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, by public and private domestic and overseas laboratories, in tabular form. [30052/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
1164. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Health when the mileage allowance was last increased for HSE staff; ;and if there are plans to increase this allowance in the future. [30054/26]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
1165. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the policy position regarding the treatment of adults with ADHD in north Dublin currently under the care of the HSE via the mental health service teams, where the ADHD clinical teams have not yet been stood up. [30130/26]
View answerThe National Clinical Programme for Adult ADHD is based on multi-disciplinary community teams to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults. As Minister, I'm proud to have launched the Model of Care for Adult ADHD and to have resourced the establishment of the teams envisioned by the Model of Care. The ADHD Programme is funded with total funding of over €5 million on a recurring annual basis. As a result, there are 11 community based teams funded, with 8 teams are currently operational with the remaining teams in recruitment listed below. I secured funding under Budget 2025 to facilitate the rolling out of the total number of ADHD teams envisaged in the Model of Care and achieve full geographic coverage for the service.
Operational ADHD Teams
• Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal
• South Dublin/ Wicklow
• Limerick/Clare/North Tipperary
• Cork
• Kerry/West Cork
• South- West Dublin
• Midlands/Kildare/West Wicklow
• Cavan/Monaghan/Louth Meath ( opened since November 2025)
Community based teams in recruitment
• Waterford/Wexford/Kilkenny/Carlow/South Tipperary
• North Dublin and County
• Galway/Roscommon/Mayo
In relation to the additional specific information requested, as this is an operational matter , I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
