Louis O'Hara

Sinn Féin · Galway East

Activity on Health — 173 events (37 lobbying · 126 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
• 2026-04-13
  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.
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the drug Skyclarys (omaveloxolone), used for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia, will be made available under licence in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18769/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the specific steps that are being taken to ensure the HSE recognises the time-critical nature of Friedreich’s ataxia during the current price negotiations for Skyclarys; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18770/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health whether the 180-day reimbursement decision timeline mandated under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 was applied to the drug skyclarys (omaveloxolone); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18771/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19330/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that increases in fuel prices will impact on the availability of staff in the homecare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20092/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that the HSE recognises and responds to the time-critical nature of Friedreich's ataxia during the current price negotiations for Skyclarys; the way in which the commitments outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030, and the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement which aims for a 180-day decision timeline are being applied in this case to prevent further delays in addressing this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20238/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of hospital appointments, including surgeries and procedures, carried out at Galway University Hospital on a Saturday from 2023 to date in 2026, broken down by appointment or procedure, per month, in tabular form. [20510/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent full-time job offers that Portiuncula University Hospital has offered to newly graduated nurses in 2025; and of the jobs offered, the number that were accepted, in tabular form. [20511/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant otolaryngologists based at Galway University Hospital that are currently only dealing with and treating public-only patients. [20512/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on each primary care capital project in County Galway, at each stage of development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17083/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the proposed elective hospital at Merlin Park in Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17084/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the recent change that means that newly qualified paramedics are no longer being offered permanent positions within the National Ambulance Service (details supplied); whether the Department of Health was made aware of this change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17992/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to fully implement the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18142/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the supports available to people who cannot afford the cost of residential treatment for alcohol addiction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16357/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health whether there is State-funded residential treatment spaces for people who suffer an addiction to alcohol; whether there are any such spaces in treatment centres based in counties Galway, Roscommon or Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16358/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has plans to reimburse omaveloxolone, a drug used to treat Friedrichs ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16376/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the current plans for the proposed elective hospital at the Merlin Park site in Galway city; the number and type of beds to be delivered as part of the current plans; the number of operating theatres, endoscopy suites and minor operation rooms to be delivered as part of the current plans; the proposed phases of delivering this project along with a timeline for each phase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15801/26]
• 2026-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the role her Department played in the decision to reverse plans for an elective hospital in Merlin Park in Galway City; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15347/26]
• 2026-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the reasons for the decision to reverse plans for an elective hospital in Merlin Park in Galway City; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15348/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [14749/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she will consider raising the age threshold for eligibility under the child optical scheme beyond 12 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11632/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in CHO 2 awaiting home help services as of 29 January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9021/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the average wait time for provision of home help services in CHO 2 as of 29 January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9022/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of persons and the average wait time on the waiting list for CAMHS in CHO2 as of 29 January 2026; to provide a breakdown of this waiting list by age category, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9023/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list, and within that, the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting four-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and for each category, the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for CHO2, as of 29 January 2026 or latest date available, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9024/26]
• 2026-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists and average waiting times for each type of cancer treatment at the University Hospital Galway cancer centre; and the compliance rate with key performance indicators and standards in this area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9025/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for reimbursement of expenses on saxenda injections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5637/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of mental health emergency rooms separate to general hospital emergency departments for people experiencing a mental health crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3671/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland 2 returns Health

  • Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the budget for the Health and Safety Authority for the years 2020 to 2025, inclusive; the number of inspections carried out by the HSA in each of those years; the number of staff in place to carry out such inspections in each year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5081/26]
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if a position in a primary care centre (details supplied) will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4688/26]
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health

  • Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns FinanceTaxation

  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
• 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 Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the reason carer's allowance is taken into consideration when applying for a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74089/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if a 24 hour rapid response vehicle will be introduced at Tuam ambulance base; if there is provision for such a service in the 2026 HSE National Service Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1197/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant community ophthalmologists for east County Galway that have been filled in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [1261/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed breakdown of dental treatments provided through PRSI and the medical card. [1262/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health for a detailed report on the timetable for radiation oncology equipment replacement and expansion, by machine type per hospital. [1263/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant in infectious disease posts filled at Galway University Hospital as of 5 January 2026, in tabular form. [1264/26]
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  Climate and Health Alliance Transport

  • Active Travel and Greenways
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 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 Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she will extend the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers impacted by long Covid beyond 31 December 2025; if she will recognise long Covid as an occupational illness to qualify for occupational injury benefits; if she has met with healthcare workers unions in relation to this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72357/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the rates of Government levies on health insurance premiums; the way in which a family could be liable to pay almost 56% in Government levies before lifetime community rating loadings are applied (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69184/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports which are available to children over the age of 12 with molecular degeneration (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69394/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her Department plans to develop a national cardiovascular health plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66848/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card patients are being charged for routine blood tests by their general practitioners despite being covered by the medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66849/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the funding which has been allocated to deliver the National Stroke Strategy from 2022 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66843/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the actions her Department is undertaking to implement the recommendations of the National Review of Adult Specialist Cardiac Services report published in April 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66844/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the access criteria for IVF through the HSE will be reviewed to make treatment available to more women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65535/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of midwifery-led clinics operational in Galway currently; and the WTE staff levels in each clinic; and hours each clinic is operational for, in tabular form. [65656/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultants in respiratory medicine based at Galway University Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [65657/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the locations within CHO2 where HSE substance misuse teams are located; and the number of WTE staff, by job title working in each of those teams, in tabular form. [65658/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists posts that were based at Loughrea primary care centre in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [65659/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists based at Gort health centre in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [65660/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses based at Portiuncula University Hospital as of 10 November 2025; and if she will provide the same figures as of 10 November 2023, in tabular form. [65661/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians based at Athenry primary care centre in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [65662/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if a permanent psychologist position at Athenry primary care centre will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63328/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to including a 24-hour rapid response vehicle at Tuam ambulance base in the HSE Capital Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63327/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists based at each primary care centre in County Galway; if they are permanent or temporary positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63326/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health when the 'ADHD in Adults - National Clinical Programme' will be available to County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60981/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the reason the national transfer list exists for some grades within the HSE but not for health & social care professionals, including speech and language therapists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59154/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the actions her Department and HSE are taking to address internal employment mobility barriers for those within the HSE; if she will advise the means to avoid a barrier (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59155/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the decision to downgrade maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital will be reconsidered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52191/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with the National Ambulance Service regarding the need for a rapid response vehicle at Tuam ambulance base, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52190/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cancer Society 2 returns HealthPublic Expenditure and Reform

  • Cancer-related capital programmes
  • Cancer-related capital programmes
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  221+ Patient Suport Group Health

  • Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation Health

  • Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE social workers that were filled within primary care system CHO2 in each of the years from 2023 to date in 2025, by grade, in tabular form. [48512/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant interventional radiologists based at University Hospital Galway in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [48513/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE podiatrists, by grade, employed by the HSE working in older persons services within CHO2 in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [48514/25]
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 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
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the reason for the recent decision to expand the number of maternity cases to be transferred away from Portiuncula University Hospital to other hospitals; the person in the HSE or Department who made this decision; how this decision was made; whether she had any involvement, input or knowledge of the process of making this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45386/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health in light of the recent decision to expand the number of maternity cases to be transferred away from Portiuncula University Hospital to other hospitals, whether she will commit to the re-establishment of maternity services for such cases at Portiuncula University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45387/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the engagements she has had with the HSE since storm Éowyn this year to ensure that vulnerable people with medical conditions are supported during times of storm related electricity and water outages given many vulnerable people received minimal State support in the aftermath of storm Éowyn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46624/25]
• 2025-08-29
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Budgetary matters

  • Healthcare
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of persons and the average wait time on the waiting list for CAMHS in CHO2; and a breakdown of this waiting list by age category, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43346/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the amount of money paid to private hospitals via the national treatment purchase fund from the outsourcing of waiting list elective in-patient and day-case surgeries at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula University Hospital, for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; the amount of money paid to private hospitals via the national treatment purchase fund from the outsourcing of waiting list elective in-patient and day-case surgeries at Portiuncula University Hospital for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; the amount of money paid to private hospitals via the national treatment purchase fund from the outsourcing of waiting list elective in-patient and day-case surgeries at Merlin Park University Hospital for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, all in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43347/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list, and within that, the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting 4-12 months; the number waiting more than 12 months; and for each category, the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for CHO2, as of 1 July 2025 or latest date available, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43348/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the budgetary allocations to CAMHS psychology in CHO2 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43349/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians based at Gort health centre in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38710/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of community nursing home beds specifically available to individuals with alzheimers within CHO2; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38711/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurses based at Loughrea primary care centre in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38712/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant medical oncologists based at Galway University Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38713/25]
• 2025-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to extend the availability of MRIs at Galway University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38385/25]
• 2025-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to including a 24-hour rapid response vehicle at Tuam ambulance base in the HSE Capital Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38609/25]
• 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
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the actions her Department is undertaking to deliver a positron emission tomography and new CT scanners to Galway University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37219/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of calls responded to by paramedic crews from Tuam ambulance base in 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36163/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance calls responded to by the rapid response vehicles in based in Galway and Clifden in 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36164/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to accelerate delivery of a new primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34125/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the efforts she is making to secure compensation for former patients of an orthodontist (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34124/25]
• 2025-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if akynzeo will be made available under the medical card scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34755/25]
• 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
• 2025-06-11
  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
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the reason evorel patches, which are being dispensed in place of estradot due to an ongoing shortage, are not covered under the new free hormone replacement therapy scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29459/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicine alternatives such as evorel are included in the free HRT scheme, especially given the possible long-term unavailability of estradot; if her Department or the HSE plans to reassess the coverage of such alternative HRT medication under the free HRT scheme to ensure continuity of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29460/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant urologists based at Galway University Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29552/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that have contacted the HSE drug and alcohol helpline in and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29553/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she will ban the use of hexahydrocannabinol vapes in Ireland; the timeline for the ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30333/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to considered adding inflammatory bowel disease as a condition which qualifies under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27817/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to consider incorporating inflammatory bowel disease into the chronic disease management programme, which would recognise this chronic disease as a qualifying condition for additional support and social protections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27818/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to consider incorporating inflammatory bowel disease into the eligibility criteria of the GP visit and medical card schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27819/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the actions she is taking to reduce the burden of hospital car park fees, especially for patients who suffer from chronic diseases and require ongoing hospital treatments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27820/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the actions she is taking to ensure that every inflammatory bowel disease clinic is adequately staffed with a full multidisciplinary team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27821/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the funding and recruitment of advanced nurse practitioners (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27822/25]
• 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
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  FASD Ireland CLG Health

  • Meetings with various TDs in the 34th Dáil around the FASD Ireland Manifesto
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm 2 returns Children and Youth AffairsHealth

  • Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
  • Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 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
  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Heart Foundation 2 returns Health

  • Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
  • To raise awareness of the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation and the needs to cardiovascular patients in Ireland.
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the length of time the two ambulance crews in Tuam, County Galway, are at Tuam ambulance base while not out on calls on a weekly basis for the years 2024 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25750/25]
• 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.
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health whether the cost of blood tests ordered and carried out by a dentist are covered by the medical card scheme; if there are specific types of blood tests ordered by dentists which are not covered by the medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24895/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with the National Ambulance Service on the need for a 24/7 rapid response vehicle operated by advanced paramedics at Tuam ambulance base; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24027/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the actions her Department is taking to increase the number of dentists participating in the dental treatment service scheme across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24028/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) is eligible to claim the health expenses tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24210/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the operating hours for ultrasounds at University Hospital Galway will be expanded beyond the current operating hours of Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23711/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to re-advertise the tender for the construction of a primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24052/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to outline her plans to provide an alternative to accident and emergency for people experiencing a mental health crisis; if this will be included in her Department's plan 'Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone' Implementation Plan 2025 - 2027'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24255/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her Department will ensure that mental health records of people presenting to accident and emergency experiencing a mental health crisis are immediately referenced upon arrival; her plans to ensure that they are secured and monitored once they have presented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24256/25]
• 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
• 2025-05-09
  LOBBY
  Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease Health

  • Key topics included the long-term illness scheme, access to early diagnosis, the availability of a full multidisciplinary team comprising dietitians, IBD nurses, and psychologists, as well as public awareness and support for the vital work of CCI.
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her Department offers any funding towards establishment of voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22912/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to outline any financial supports available from her Department that can be accessed by voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22914/25]
• 2025-04-30
  LOBBY
  Galway Centre for Independent Living Health

  • Highlighting the challenges faced by not for profit healthcare providers in the disability sector
• 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 Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if melatonin will be made available under the medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20242/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she intends to implement the recommendations of the Mental Health Commission’s report into the level of mental health services provided in hospital emergency departments across all health regions in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20549/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE emergency medicine registrars based at Galway University Hospital in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased later in 2025. [17389/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE social workers based in primary care services within County Galway in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [17390/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her Department can offer any support to a not-for-profit registered charity (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17493/25]
• 2025-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Finance if significant travel expenses for travelling to frequent hospital appointments in another county are included in the health expenses tax relief (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14263/25]
• 2025-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if there is support available to those who face significant travel expenses in order to attend hospital appointments in another county (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14241/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to introducing a rapid response vehicle in Tuam, County Galway, to be operated by an advanced paramedic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13436/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the expected roll out of the free HRT scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13468/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if she will extend the long-term illness scheme to people suffering from the condition fibromyalgia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11046/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health how she plans to reduce the number of patients left waiting on hospital trolleys in University Hospital Galway given the impact this is having on elderly people and those with severe medical problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9651/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the decommissioned child psychologist post at Athenry primary care centre will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9425/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if the patients of a dentist (details supplied) who is no longer practising will receive compensation; if the Government will step in to provide compensation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10372/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health her views on physician associates within the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10434/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health her plans to improve governance and safety regulations surrounding the use of aesthetic medical devices including dermal fillers as outlined in the Programme for Government; if she will implement a regulatory framework that limits the acquisition and administration of dermal fillers to qualified doctors and dentists; if there is a timeline for these plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9149/25]
• 2025-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of rapid-response vehicles available on a 24-7 basis in County Galway in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if this number will be increased in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6989/25]
• 2025-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the call volumes for the National Ambulance Service for the northern Galway area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6990/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant psychiatrists and senior psychiatrists in each of the CAMHS teams based in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4454/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of additional WTE staff recruited into neonatology services in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4455/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the changes that have been made to the system of reimbursing dispensing opticians for vouchers issued by the HSE for glasses for children; if she will provide a list of type of payments available for each type of glasses or prescription; the rules that apply; up to what age payments are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4456/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant gastroenterologist based at Galway University Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4457/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the expected rollout of the free HRT scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1156/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list time for the complex menopause clinic in Galway University Hospital; if there are plans to expand this clinic and reduce waiting lists given that many patients have complex and urgent medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/25]
• 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
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 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
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Dexcom Health

  • Diabetes Policy in Ireland
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Mental Health Reform's Mental Health Hustings
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  Chronic Pain Ireland Health

  • General Election to pledge support to add chronic pain key asks to the programme for government
• 2025-01-07
  LOBBY
  Galway Centre for Independent Living Health

  • Highlighting the challenges faced by not for profit healthcare providers in the disability sector