Written Answers Nos. 464-486
464. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for community and residential addiction treatment services in the Cork/Kerry region in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67914/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
465. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if approval has been granted to Cork University Hospital to recruit the staff required to operationalise 21 additional acute inpatient beds, due to be delivered by year end. [67774/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra466. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the 21 in-patient beds due to be delivered in Cork University Hospital this year; the timeline for opening these beds; and the total additional staff requirement to operationalise all 21 beds, by grade. [67773/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 465 and 466 together.
As the issue raised is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
467. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of days in which CT scanners in Cork University Hospital were closed or capacity was restricted due to staff shortages in 2026. [67771/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra468. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of CT scan machines in Cork University Hospital. [67769/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 467 and 468 together.
As the issue raised is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
469. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of radiographers employed in Cork University Hospital in each of the years from 2020 to date in 2026. [67763/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the issue raised is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
470. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place for the care and supervision of patients presenting with acute psychosis while awaiting psychiatric assessment in emergency departments; the supports available to family members accompanying such patients; and whether her Department is reviewing these arrangements with a view to improving patient safety and dignity during prolonged waits for assessment. [67761/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra471. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the facilities available at Mayo University Hospital for patients presenting in an acute mental health crisis, including those experiencing psychosis; the number of dedicated mental health assessment rooms available; whether additional facilities are planned (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67760/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra472. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for psychiatric assessment for persons presenting with acute psychosis or other acute mental health crises at the Emergency Department of Mayo University Hospital in each of the past three years; the longest wait recorded during this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67759/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 470, 471 and 472 together.
The national Model of Care for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry was launched by myself as Minister in May 2025, which is a comprehensive framework to guide the development of Liaison Psychiatry services in our hospitals. Liaison psychiatry, also known as consultation liaison psychiatry, provides specialist mental health input in emergency departments and general hospital wards. Liaison Psychiatry plays a critical role in supporting people who present with both physical and mental health needs, particularly people who may present with eating disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Mental Health Assessment Rooms.
The National Clinical Programme for Self-harm and Suicide-related Ideation (NCPSHI) was introduced in Irish public hospital emergency departments in 2014. Primarily delivered by clinical nurse specialists with support from a consultant psychiatrist in each hospital area, the programme supports people presenting with suicidal ideation as well as self-harm.
The model of care for the service envisages a dedicated mental health assessment room within hospitals to provide a more appropriate environment for assessments to take place. Even when the full network of alternative Crisis Resolution Services is in place, we know people in distress will still present to emergency departments for support. Given most acute mental health in-patient units are co-located with our acute hospital network, it’s important people in distress are assessed in clinically appropriate environments when they present for support. In this context, I have also allocated considerable funding for the ongoing rollout of additional Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurses (SCAN) services.
Specialist Crisis Nurses in hospitals.
Under funding which I allocated in Budget 2026, the HSE will establish specialist nursing teams in the emergency departments of all Model 4 hospitals out-of-hours, made up of Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists to support people in crisis. By placing specialist nursing teams in our emergency departments out-of-hours, coupled with the expansion of community alternatives such as crisis resolution teams and crisis cafes, we are fundamentally changing how we respond to the needs of people in distress.
With reference to the information requested as this is an operational issue, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
473. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health to advise on matter raised in correspondence (details supplied). [67884/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
474. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if staff from existing HSE sites are to be redeployed to commission the HSE South West Surgical Hub; if so, the number of staff, broken down by grade and location (details supplied). [67754/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
475. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of posts required for the HSE South West Surgical Hub, by grade; the number of posts funded; the number of posts approved; and the number of staff in post. [67752/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
476. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health If she will review the case of a person (details supplied). [67751/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
478. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of the services currently available in Monaghan Hospital. [67857/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
479. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of wards currently in use in Monaghan Hospital and what they are used for. [67858/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
480. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to provide the number of staff employed in Monaghan Hospital, by department. [67859/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
481. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of beds currently available in Monaghan Hospital for both in-patient and outpatient services. [67860/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
482. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she could provide a list of the diagnostic equipment in Monaghan Hospital. [67861/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
483. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she could provide a list of theatre procedures done in Monaghan Hospital. [67862/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
484. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the current number of rooms in Monaghan Hospital; the number that are in use and number that are unused. [67863/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
486. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the WTE staff in cardiology allocated to Monaghan Hospital. [67865/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
