Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
1204. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if the HSE maintains national clinical guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of lyme disease; if so, when such guidance was last reviewed or updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39048/26]
View answer1205. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the extent general practitioners receive specific training or continuing professional development guidance relating to lyme disease diagnosis, treatment pathways and long-term complications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39049/26]
View answer1206. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department or HSE has conducted a review of delayed diagnosis of lyme disease and associated patient outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39050/26]
View answer1207. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of patients referred annually for specialist assessment relating to neurological complications associated with lyme disease from 2020 to 2026 [39051/26]
View answer1211. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if the HSE collects data on the number of patients presenting with long-term or chronic symptoms following lyme disease infection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39055/26]
View answer1216. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if any dedicated disability, occupational or psychosocial supports exist for persons experiencing long-term complications associated with lyme disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39060/26]
View answer1217. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if the HSE maintains data on waiting times for infectious disease consultations relating to suspected lyme disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39061/26]
View answer1218. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if a review has been undertaken regarding access to intravenous antibiotic treatment for severe lyme disease cases within the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39062/26]
View answer1221. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital admissions annually associated with lyme disease, neurological lyme disease, lyme carditis or lyme arthritis from 2020 to 2026, in tabular form. [39065/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1211, 1216, 1217, 1218 and 1221 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
