Cathy Bennett

Sinn Féin · Cavan-Monaghan

Activity on Health — 107 events (26 lobbying · 71 questions · 15 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-15
  VOTE
  Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025

  A bill to provide for a period of paid leave in order to enable employees to participate in health screening programmes; for that purpose to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997; to extend the protection against unfair dismissals conferred by the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2015; to provide for the consequential amendment of certain other Acts; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current status of the SOLAS Adult ADHD services in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24039/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the total number of referrals received since the SOLAS Adult ADHD service commenced in 2024; whether referrals for patients in Laois and Offaly have been paused at any stage due to capacity or backlog issues; if so, the dates during which referrals were paused and the reasons for same; the current waiting times for assessment and treatment; the number of patients currently awaiting assessment; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24040/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels assigned to the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in Laois and Offaly, including details of any vacancies assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24041/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health whether a dedicated base or clinical facility has been secured for the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24042/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the backlog and ensure timely access to care for SOLAS Adult ADHD patients in Laois and Offaly; when it is expected that full access, including the acceptance of new referrals, will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24043/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the full list of surgeons and centres currently approved under the Endometriosis surgical and assessment international scheme (ESAIS) who are qualified and willing to provide surgical care to patients aged 16 and 17 years-of-age; which of these surgeons specialise in advanced endometriosis and excision surgery; the countries and hospitals in which they are based, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24044/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health whether there are any age-related restrictions or exclusions applied by providers under the ESAIS; the pathways available for referral of adolescent patients where consultants require a named surgeon in advance under the ESAIS; if she will outline the steps being taken to ensure that young patients are not excluded from accessing timely and appropriate care under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24045/26]
• 2026-04-13
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles in each county in each of the years 2021 to 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16521/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health when the rapid response vehicle will be re-instated in Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16522/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she can confirm that the advanced paramedic care will be re-instated in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12576/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the service history for all MRI machines here; how often they are serviced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12215/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the service history for all radiation therapy equipment in Ireland; how often they are serviced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12216/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid response vehicles in operation in Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7872/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if additional rapid response vehicles would help reduce ambulance response times in Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7873/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the position regarding endometriosis care in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7874/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the dental screening programme in Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7875/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the orthodontist programme in Cavan and Monaghan. [7876/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the waiting periods faced by people in counties Cavan and Monaghan to access cancer treatment, by number waiting and length of time; and the longest period a person waited for treatment in 2025. [5034/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the dental service capacity and access, including DTSS participation, claims activity and waiting lists for dental, orthodontic, and dental surgery services in both counties Cavan and Monaghan; and the percentage of WTE posts currently vacant in each. [5035/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health

  • Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health

  • Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the way in which the recent announcement of funding to the Community Connections and Well-being Project will link with the already existing social prescribing projects which are already funded by HSE and based within family resource centres in Cavan and Monaghan; the linkages that should be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2969/26]
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to provide the current waiting list times in Drogheda hospital for dermatology services from 2019 to date in 2025, per year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74436/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if the movement of dermatology services from Monaghan Hospital has added to the waiting list times in Drogheda Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74437/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health her plans for any reforms to ensure that the dermatology services remain in Monaghan Hospital, along with a dermatologist in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74438/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a list of the services currently available in Monaghan Hospital; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74439/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the current number of free rooms in Monaghan Hospital; the reason these room are not being utilised for clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74440/25]
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Chime Health

  • To advocate for a National Hearing Care Plan
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

  A bill to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to ban the hunting of a fox or foxes; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion failed · 24–124
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 71–73
• 2025-12-17
  VOTE
  Health (Waiting Lists) Bill 2024

  A bill to amend and extend the Health Act 2004 and for that purpose to provide for the conferral of additional functions on the Minister for Health in relation to setting of priorities and performance targets by that Minister in relation to maximum waiting times for health and personal social services; to amend the National Treatment Purchase Fund Board (Establishment) Order 2004 to provide for additional reporting, revised corporate governance and accountability arrangements; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of people on waiting lists to access dermatological services in Monaghan Hospital in each of the years 2019 to date, by length of time waiting, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71335/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of people on waiting lists to access dermatological services in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in each of the years 2019 to date, by length of time waiting, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71336/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the WTE within dermatological services in Monaghan Hospital in each of the years 2019 to date, by length of time waiting and the number of which were vacant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71337/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the WTE within dermatological services in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in each of the years 2019 to date; and the number of which were vacant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71338/25]
• 2025-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of all consultants engaged with her Department; the costs associated with their services, by year, and name of consultant, in each of the years 2012 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70440/25]
• 2025-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of paramedics and ENT's, including advanced paramedics in counties Monaghan and Cavan, respectively, in each of the years 2019 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68558/25]
• 2025-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance response time in County Monaghan in each of the years 2019 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68559/25]
• 2025-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the manner in which a person may engage with her Department regarding a scoping exercise (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68313/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to advise the up-to-date position regarding land to the rear of the rear carpark at Monaghan Hospital, previously believed to be in the ownership of the Hospital/HSE but for some time now in disputed title; when she expects a final determination as to the title and the result; if she is still committed to extending the existing rear carpark at the hospital providing badly needed additional car parking spaces for existing service users and with the prospect of additional services locating at Monaghan Hospital in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67761/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of breast cancer services in County Monaghan. [64519/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the WTE orthodontist positions in County Monaghan; the WTE equivalent vacant and the duration thereof; and the number of people on waiting lists to access services for a period of 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12 months+. [64520/25]
• 2025-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if there has been any change to the dermatology services in Monaghan Hospital; if the service has ceased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64073/25]
• 2025-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of dermatological services in Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64206/25]
• 2025-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing a CT scan service in Monaghan Hospital; if a feasibility study has been conducted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64279/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the whole-time equivalents within HSE dental services in both Cavan and Monaghan, by role, vacancy status, including the duration of any vacancy, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61237/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the date by which it is intended that an MRI machine will be operational in Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61337/25]
• 2025-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health her proposals to ensure that patients are not forced to absorb the cost of blister-pack packaged medication, which assists patients to monitor their dosage under complex medication regimes safely and independently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60312/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the capacity of palliative care in County Monaghan; the number of beds available; the WTE equivalent allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54693/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Movember Health

  • Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation

  • Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
• 2025-09-09
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol health information labelling
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of dental positions in County Monaghan, including the number vacant, by quarter since 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41094/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the details of the number of children in Cavan and Monaghan that received all routine dental check-ups through the Schools Programme; the number who have not, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43787/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists that accept medical card patients for dental treatment under the medical card scheme, by county, in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43788/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the details for the basis on which women aged over 35 are excluded from the free contraception scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43789/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to examine the cost and feasibility of providing MRI/CT scanners in Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43790/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the recourse available to parents whose children have not been offered or received routine dental check-ups as part of the schools programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43835/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the current allocated WTE for dental and orthodontic posts in County Monaghan; the current number vacant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43849/25]
• 2025-07-09
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 86–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–86
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–86
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the basis of excluding women over the age of 35 from accessing the free contraception scheme. [34921/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health her proposals to provide adequate access to care for people with endometriosis. [34920/25]
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022

  A bill to require pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment suppliers and their servants or agents, to declare payments, gifts, donations or other transfers of values provided to healthcare professionals or health care organisations on an annual basis.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-18
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 3 divisions

  A bill to provide for the admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres, of adult persons in certain circumstances and, for the involuntary admission of adult persons who meet the criteria for involuntary admission to such centres; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of adult persons to registered acute mental health centres; and, for those purposes, to provide for the establishment of mental health review boards; to provide for the care and treatment of adult persons in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to adult persons without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of adult persons who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the admission to and discharge from registered acute mental health centres of children on a voluntary basis and with parental consent; to provide for the involuntary admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres of children who meet the criteria for involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres by way of application to the District Court; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the treatment of children in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to children without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of children who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for applications to be made to court to provide for the entitlements of persons admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the continuation in being of the Mental Health Commission and the Inspector of Mental Health Services; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a register of acute mental health centres, a register of community mental health centres and a register of community mental health services for such centres and services registered under and in accordance with this Act; to provide for the regulation of mental health services including registered acute mental health centres, registered community mental health centres and registered community mental health services; to provide for the monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the provisions of this Act by the Mental Health Commission; to repeal the Mental Health Act 2001 and certain other enactments; to provide for the amendment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and certain other enactments; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–82
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 307 of 15 May 2025, if the HSE has compiled the requested information regarding the number of GPs by county or smallest geographic region available; the number per capita; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31824/25]
• 2025-06-11
  VOTE
  Mental Health Bill 2024 · 2 divisions

  A bill to provide for the admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres, of adult persons in certain circumstances and, for the involuntary admission of adult persons who meet the criteria for involuntary admission to such centres; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of adult persons to registered acute mental health centres; and, for those purposes, to provide for the establishment of mental health review boards; to provide for the care and treatment of adult persons in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to adult persons without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of adult persons who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the admission to and discharge from registered acute mental health centres of children on a voluntary basis and with parental consent; to provide for the involuntary admission to, and discharge from, registered acute mental health centres of children who meet the criteria for involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres by way of application to the District Court; to provide for the criteria for, and review of, involuntary admission of children to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the treatment of children in registered acute mental health centres and to provide that treatment, other than in certain limited circumstances, shall not be given to children without consent being given for such treatment; to regulate the application, in certain limited circumstances, of restrictive practices in respect of children who are admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for applications to be made to court to provide for the entitlements of persons admitted to registered acute mental health centres; to provide for the continuation in being of the Mental Health Commission and the Inspector of Mental Health Services; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a register of acute mental health centres, a register of community mental health centres and a register of community mental health services for such centres and services registered under and in accordance with this Act; to provide for the regulation of mental health services including registered acute mental health centres, registered community mental health centres and registered community mental health services; to provide for the monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the provisions of this Act by the Mental Health Commission; to repeal the Mental Health Act 2001 and certain other enactments; to provide for the amendment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and certain other enactments; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-05-28
  VOTE
  Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025

  A bill to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to ban the hunting of a fox or foxes; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the bodies that operate under the aegis of her Departments; those bodies which her Department funds on an annual recurring basis; those similarly funded by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26927/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • Daffodil Day 2025
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health

  • Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
  • Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Patient support services in Monaghan
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  Rare Diseases Ireland Health

  • Re-launch All Party Group on Rare Diseases. Update on the need for a new National Strategy for Rare Diseases, including background data on rare diseases in Ireland and the challenges that people living with rare diseases face.
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of GPs by county or smallest geographic region available; the number per capita; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24906/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of dental positions in County Monaghan; the number vacant, by quarter since 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24861/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the current waiting lists for CT and MRI scans at Monaghan and Cavan hospitals. [24126/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the reason the HRT scheme was delayed; when it will open; and if people will be reimbursed for costs associated with the delay of Government to open the scheme. [24127/25]
• 2025-05-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Health

  • National meals on Wheels Information Day to highlight the work of the Network and of Meals on Wheels providers
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of IT projects within their Department, or bodies under its aegis, which have been allocated funds in excess of €1 million in the years 2020 to date; the purpose of any projects; the initial estimate to complete for such projects; the total amount expended to date; the total estimated cost to complete; the estimated timeframe by which they expected to be completed; by project; by year; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22944/25]
• 2025-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of dentistry positions in Monaghan; the number vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21855/25]
• 2025-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of orthodontistry positions in Monaghan; the number vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21856/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the number of beds and occupancy rate in Monaghan hospital, by category and by month, in each of the years 2023 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21591/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the basis upon which the free contraception scheme excludes those aged over 35; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21598/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the drug rehabilitation services available in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21599/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if women will be provided backdated payments for HRT arising from the scheme being delayed since January; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19858/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the status on the MRI scanner in Cavan hospital; if it has been out of service or seen reduced capacity; the number of scans carried out since January 2024, by month, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19883/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of MRI scans in Cavan and Monaghan hospitals; the number and location of all scanners; current waiting lists to access such; the days which scans are currently taking place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15057/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which she intends to establish the Assisted Human Reproduction Authority and enact any supplementary legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9382/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the reason that the free HRT scheme announced under Budget 2025 is delayed; the timeframe in which she intends for it to be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8759/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to outline the public health response/contingency planning regarding significant adverse weather events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5635/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the basis upon which healthcare students on a placement or internship will be granted or refused payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5636/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Epilepsy Ireland Health

  • Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health

  • Held a number of Autism-Friendly Towns Launches / Information Talks across the country attended by designated public officials
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society Health

  • General Election campaign
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Soil Monitoring and Resilience
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 5 returns HealthEnvironmentEU AffairsSports and Recreation

  • Fair Deal & Support for Older People
  • Health - Primary Care Services - Rural Ireland
  • Water
  • EU - Mercosur Trade Deal
  • Recreational Routes