Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Fianna Fáil · Carlow-Kilkenny

Activity on Health — 211 events (41 lobbying · 161 questions · 12 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to ensure that the HSE urgently prioritises a conclusion to the skyclarys reimbursement negotiations, given that it is the only available treatment for this progressive disease, which currently can be classed as having an 'unmet need' as outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030. [27404/26]
• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health her views on way in which the current delay with the skyclarys reimbursement negotiations aligns with the equitable access promised in the newly launched National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030. [27405/26]
• 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 against the motion motion failed · 65–83
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if there will be an urgent review of private health insurer practices relating to lipoedema, including clinical decision-making frameworks, eligibility criteria, and consistency of coverage for medically indicated procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24005/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a timely publication of a national HSE lipoedema care pathway, with clear referral routes, multidisciplinary management guidance, and defined access to specialist services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24009/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if implementation of supports for national clinician education and awareness initiatives, particularly at primary care level, to improve early recognition, diagnosis, and referral; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24010/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will support a review of the operation of the cross border directive scheme in respect of lipoedema, including processing timelines, clarity of requirements, and the financial burden placed on patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24011/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied) to share patient experiences and contribute constructively to policy and service development in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24013/26]
• 2026-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the publication of a national HSE lipoedema care pathway, with clear referral routes, multidisciplinary management guidance, and defined access to specialist services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23498/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to reduce hospital waiting lists in St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny; and whether current targets will be met in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22047/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to recruit and retain healthcare workers, particularly nurses and consultants in St Luke's Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22051/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies in St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny; his Department's plans to rectify this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22052/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of buildings owned by the HSE in County Carlow that are currently vacant; the addresses of these buildings; and their current status, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18431/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of buildings owned by the HSE in County Kilkenny that are currently vacant; the addresses of these buildings; and their current status, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18432/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed health capital developments for older people services in Kilkenny in 2026; if she is confident that all timeframes and deadlines for these will be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17206/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed health capital developments in primary care and mental health services Kilkenny in 2026; if she is confident that all timeframes and deadlines for these will be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17207/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will consider providing the shingles vaccine for free for persons over 65 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16923/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health when the new development in St. Columba's Hospital will be open and operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15831/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance response time in County Carlow and County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15960/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance bases in Carlow and Kilkenny; the location of each; the permanent number of ambulances assigned to each base; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15961/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to return oncology services to Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny from UPMC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16073/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [11881/26]
• 2026-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if the medicine skyclaris/ omaveloxalone will be reimbursed by the HSE as it is the only drug approved to treat Freidreicsh’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11491/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the way in which the Food Safety Authority of Ireland became aware that beef from Brazil treated with oestradiol was available on the Irish market in December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7446/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of community nursing home beds specifically available to individuals with Alzheimer's within CHO5. [6430/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants in emergency medicine working in the public health service; her plans to expand this number; the international recommended best practice ratio for consultant in emergency medicine to population and current ratios. [6434/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant anaesthetist based at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny as of 16 January 2026.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6435/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of medical, dental, nursing, midwife and health and social care positions currently vacant in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4434/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to expand GP services in Kilkenny and Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4435/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5261/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for University Hospital Waterford; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5262/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken to address home help waiting lists in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5275/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a full update on plans to increase hospital bed capacity in Carlow and Kilkenny. [5276/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in recruiting additional dentists and improving public dental services in Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5277/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health when a national diabetes strategy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5278/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on Tullow primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5279/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on Graiguenamanagh primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5280/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on GP services and Mullinavat health centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5281/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the status of planned primary care centres in County Carlow; the expected timelines for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5282/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the status of planned primary care centres in County Kilkenny; the expected timelines for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5283/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on new services that will be provided by the Health Service Executive in County Kilkenny in 2026, in particular at St. Luke's Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5284/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on new services that will be provided by the Health Service Executive in County Carlow in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5285/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the pathfinder service for Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5312/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec Food

  • Prepared Consumer Foods Strategy for Ireland 2025-2035
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Asthma Society of Ireland Health

  • AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in Thomastown for respite for dementia patients at present; the number of beds that will be available for respite for dementia patients when the new building is open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4877/26]
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns EU AffairsAgriculture

  • Mercosur - Use of Antibiotics & Hormones in Beef Production
  • Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 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
  221+ Patient Suport Group Health

  • Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health

  • Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Mental Health Reform Health

  • Waterford Showcase Event for members
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if legislation is planned to ban the practice of vaping from public gathering places in the same way as the actual smoking ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4019/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated via car parking fees at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny in 2023, 2024, 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4020/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated via car parking fees at University Hospital Waterford in 2023, 2024, 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4021/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of staff and the grade employed in general medicine at St. Lukes Hospital in Kilkenny; the number of staff vacancies currently within the department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4026/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of staff and the grade employed in general medicine at University Hospital Waterford; and the number of staff vacancies currently within the department. [4027/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that attended each outpatient clinic at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny, in 2025; the frequency in which each clinic is held; and if the clinics are consultant or nurse led, in tabular form. [4029/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of patients presenting to St. Luke's Hospital accident and emergency department with mental health issues; the number of those were admitted to mental health unit, by month for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4032/26]
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Cheshire Ireland Health

  • Submission of Pre Budget Submission
• 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
• 2026-01-15
  LOBBY
  DEBRA Ireland Health

  • Debra contacted TDs and Senators to attend the launch of a review on the supports and services for Epidermolysis Bullosa and outlined recommendations for enhanced funding to improve supports and services. Copies of the recommendations and Debra 'asks' were provided
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the tender contract in UHW regarding taxis for dialysis patients and patients in general; when the contract is up for renewal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3306/26]
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health

  • The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to selected members of the Oireachtas following statements made during a Dáil debate on vaping, providing factual information and evidence on vaping and nicotine products, including youth use, smoking cessation, flavours, and potential implications of proposed regulatory measures.
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for a start date for works on the upgrade for a health centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1425/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for a start date for works on the upgrade for a health centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1426/26]
• 2026-01-08
  LOBBY
  The Union of Students in Ireland Health

  • Supporting Labour Party Motion for Drug Decriminalisation
• 2026-01-07
  LOBBY
  Polio Survivors Ireland Health

  • Organised and invited TDs and Senators to AV Room event in Leinster House, to mark World Polio Day 2025
• 2026-01-07
  LOBBY
  Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health

  • INMO Issued letters on 24th November 2025 to 26 TDs and Ministers regarding Caredoc Out of Hours GP Services and their failure to pay WRC agreement 2023, a total of 8 percent pay increases to nurses. Also informing TDs and Ministers of INMO's intention to serve notice of industrial action within Caredoc Services.
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health

  • Establishment of a cross-party group to raise awareness of neurological conditions
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE senior dentists based at Shamrock Plaza primary care centre in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [73317/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant dermatologists based at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [73318/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE public health nurses based at Leighlinbridge health centre in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [73319/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmologists based at University Hospital Waterford in the years of 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [73320/25]
• 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 against 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 against the motion motion failed · 66–80
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on a health centre upgrade (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70102/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists currently employed by the HSE in the southeast region; the number of OT’s approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66553/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE occupational therapists employed; the number of approved WTE occupational therapists positions; the number of children under 18 waiting to be seen; the length of time they are waiting to be seen, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66554/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists employed; the number of approved WTE speech and language therapists positions; the number of children under 18 waiting to be seen; the length of time they are waiting to be seen, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66555/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on general practitioner services in Mullinavat, County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64381/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if hospital car parking charges in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny will be phased out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64382/25]
• 2025-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the reason income limits for persons aged over 70 applying for a full medical card have not been revised in recent budgets; if she accepts that the current income thresholds are no longer reflective of the significant rises in the cost of living, energy, insurance, inflation and healthcare expenses; and if she will outline any plans to review these limits to ensure a fairer and more realistic assessment for older people, who are disproportionately affected by these increases as they often live on fixed or modest retirement incomes, with limited capacity to supplement their income. [64324/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount raised from car parking charges at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61855/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount raised from car parking charges at University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61856/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on adding chrome colitis and renal failure on to the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58019/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health her views on cancelled scheduled appointments for surgery for a person (details supplied), due to a shortage of beds in Beaumount Hospital. [59120/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the status of Mullinavat Health Centre, County Kilkenny; to confirm the capital works that are in the pipeline for this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53027/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new primary care centre for Graiguenamanagh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52193/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an overview of the health capital projects currently in construction and in design across Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52194/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health whether there is a vacant position for a speech and language therapist at St. Columba's Hospital, Thomastown, County Kilkenny; how long the post has been vacant; and the plans in place to fill this vacancy. [52821/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider setting up a grant scheme to help landowners with the costs of cutting roadside hedges, as a health and safety measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51509/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the current average phone answering times for Caredoc services in Carlow and Kilkenny; the number of calls currently waiting at peak times; the steps being taken to address delays; and the future plans to ensure timely access to out of hours care. [51971/25]
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Vulcan Consulting Limited Health

  • Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Wheel Community

  • The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oireachtas committees and several attended in person.
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Dog Control & Sheep Worrying
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  221+ Patient Suport Group Health

  • Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health

  • Courtesy communications sent to members
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health

  • Increased resources for children's palliative care
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Home and Community Care Ireland Health

  • Engagement with Oireachtas Members on home care issues
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider setting up a grant scheme to help landowners with the costs of cutting roadside hedges, as a health and safety measure. [49220/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current waiting times for access to home care packages across Carlow and Kilkenny and nationally; and the steps being taken to help meet the current demand. [49215/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on all primary care centre projects in Carlow and Kilkenny. [49221/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health when the new wing of St. Columba Hospital will be open and operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49252/25]
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Farmer Mental Health & Wellbeing
• 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 Finance

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance if he will assess the estimated full-year cost of reducing the tax relief available for private health insurance premiums from its current level to a new, reduced level to support the public, as part of a broader effort to make health insurance more affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46126/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 711 of 1 April 2025, whether there are plans in place to provide a child psychologist for children attending the paediatric ward of St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny who are receiving diagnoses of life changing conditions and are finding their new way of life very difficult; and if there will be funding allocated to St. Lukes Hospital to provide this very important service for our children [44534/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to confirm the care plan the HSE have in place for a person (details supplied). [44985/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of hours that are currently approved nationally for home support services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45193/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of hours that are currently approved in Kilkenny for home support services; the breakdown the number of these hours being carried out by HSE staff and hours carried out by agency staff; the number of hours currently awaiting personnel, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45194/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of hours approved in Carlow for home support services; the breakdown of the number of these hours being carried out by HSE staff and hours carried out by agency staff; the number of hours currently awaiting personnel, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45195/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to review the health insurance levy and to explore options for its reduction which could focus on the potential for increased affordability and accessibility for the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46125/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide an update regarding a health centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46456/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to confirm the reasons behind the decision to discontinue the provision of coronial post mortems at University Hospital Waterford from 1 January 2026, if she will consider reversing this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46474/25]
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  DHR Consultancy Limited Health

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research
• 2025-08-22
  LOBBY
  Polio Survivors Ireland Health

  • Wrote to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters
• 2025-08-18
  LOBBY
  Samaritans Ireland Health

  • Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research – which included the following asks:
• 2025-08-12
  LOBBY
  SOS KILKENNY CLG Budgetary matters

  • Key budget priorities budget 2026 for people with disabilities
• 2025-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will consider a pilot programme to fund the development and operation of State run one-stop-shop youth spaces in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Protection, with a focus on wrap-around supports for young people, such as mental and sexual health, employment, training, and so on. [38001/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date progress report on the new primary care centre in Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37269/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown, per county, of number of GPs (or WTE) there are for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37282/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned by the absence of public guidance from the FSAI regarding the impact of UK folic acid flour fortification from October 2025, despite this change being just three months away; and whether she will instruct the authority to immediately engage with industry to mitigate packaging and labelling compliance risks considering Northern Irish food producers have such mitigation measures provided for identical packaging and labelling regulation? [37722/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently engage with food manufacturers, bakeries, and retailers to assess the impact of folic acid-fortified UK flour entering the Irish market from October 2025; and whether she will consider emergency support measures, given the extremely limited time now available for labelling compliance and packaging changes under EU Regulation 1169/2011 given that food manufacturers, bakeries, and retailers in Northern Ireland have some provisions from the competent authority for food labelling in Northern Ireland ? [37723/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she has raised, or will raise urgently, the issue of mandatory folic acid fortification of UK flour with the European Commission or relevant EU working groups, with a view to coordinated guidance or flexibilities for member states reliant on UK flour imports. [37724/25]
• 2025-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on agency and recruitment agency by the HSE for the provision of home care services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36874/25]
• 2025-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting on HSE panel for recruitment for home care support in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36875/25]
• 2025-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting on HSE panel for recruitment for home care support in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36876/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the redress for families in circumstances in which parents of children have been informed by CHI that their child or children have been operated on unnecessarily; the next steps in the review of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35748/25]
• 2025-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans in place to extend-replace the temporary special scheme for HSE staff unfit for work due to long Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35937/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on latest developments with regard to the planned new 95 en suite bed residential care centre in Thomastown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34438/25]
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed upgrade to the health centre in Freshford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34437/25]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–67
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if consideration would be given to reimburse cost or part cost of private medical procedures incurred by people before the cross-Border Directive scheme and Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme were introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33540/25]
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 65–86
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health her views in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32361/25]
• 2025-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 28 May 2025, to clarify a matter (details supplied). [31505/25]
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–85
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will confirm the capital allocations made in 2022, 2023 and 2024 to public infrastructure projects located in Carlow and Kilkenny, including schools, transport, and healthcare facilities, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30453/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Freshford health centre; the start date for the approved extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30205/25]
• 2025-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if a review will be carried out to provide additional HSE funding for children with severe vision impairments (details supplied). [27765/25]
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 113–49
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  GSK Health

  • Immunisation policy
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Alcohol Action Ireland Health

  • Health information labelling of alcohol products
• 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 Health

  • Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the mental health supports available for young farmers. [25605/25]
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur
• 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 Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the average length of time it takes for an ambulance call-out to arrive in Kilkenny; the number of call-outs; the average distance travelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24961/25]
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the average length of time it takes for an ambulance call-out to arrive in Carlow; the number of call-outs; the average distance travelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24962/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the planned new 95 en-suite bed residential care centre in Thomastown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23653/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if another CT scanner will be provided in a hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23652/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to prioritise improvements in farm safety, health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24448/25]
• 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 Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the reason evorel 50mg and estradot mg are not currently covered on GMS scheme which results in patient has to pay privately for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23064/25]
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to examine the case of a person (details supplied) with a long-term illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22219/25]
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update in liaising with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the roll out of the free HRT programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22239/25]
• 2025-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists employed; the number of approved WTE speech and language therapists positions; the number of children under 18 waiting to be seen; the length of time they are waiting to be seen, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22147/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting autism assessment through primary care in Kilkenny and Carlow at present. [21613/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for children awaiting autism assessment through primary care in Kilkenny and Carlow at present. [21614/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if plans are in place to reduce the waiting time families are experiencing for children awaiting autism assessment through primary care in Kilkenny and Carlow at present. [21615/25]
• 2025-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available immediately to acquire a second CT scanner for St. Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21641/25]
• 2025-04-30
  VOTE
  Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–68
• 2025-04-29
  LOBBY
  Irish Dental Association Health

  • Invitation to IDA Annual Conference - Kilkenny, May 15th-17th
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all vacant healthcare posts unable to be filled in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20727/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all vacant healthcare posts unable to be filled in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20729/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance call-outs in County Carlow and County Kilkenny, for the past three years; the average arrival time for each arrival broken down monthly, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20731/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the shortages of several HRT products for women (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21118/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the reason unlicensed products are available for 50 mg patch but are not currently covered on GMS scheme, which results in patients having to pay privately for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21119/25]
• 2025-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on proposed legislation introducing further restrictions on nicotine inhaling products or vapes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18256/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to ensure the good mental health and wellbeing of farmers. [13808/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how he plans to prioritise improvements in farmer mental health and well-being supports, recognising the unique challenges faced by those in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15293/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to reduce the current waiting list (details supplied) to attend the ophthalmology outpatient's department of University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15063/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 889 of 25 February 2025, if she will provide children with life changing conditions attending St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny access to psychology services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15068/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of the addiction services in Carlow and Kilkenny, and the funding they receive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15311/25]
• 2025-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to address the long waiting lists/times for orthodontic treatment in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14828/25]
• 2025-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant and or derelict buildings in the ownership of, or leased by, her Department, by the HSE or by other agencies reporting to her Department in Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14832/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to ensure the good mental health and well-being of farmers. [13808/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health her views on correspondence received from a pharmacist (details supplied) regarding the wholesale cost of a drug; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13404/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the status of surgery for twins (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13435/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the way it is planned to enhance services at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the number of additional nursing staff that have been taken on at the hospital over the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12344/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the action she is taking to expand GP services in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12346/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the action she is taking to expand GP services in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12347/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the primary care centre in Graiguenamanagh; the other primary care service developments planned for Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9868/25]
• 2025-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of home care support hours provided in Carlow-Kilkenny in 2024; the target in place for such provision in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9869/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied). [9615/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the reason buscopan RX has been removed from the general medical scheme/medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9647/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to provide additional funding to meet a surge in demand for youth mental health services in counties Carlow and Kilkenny, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8853/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional parking for staff and visitors at St. Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8854/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number and percentage of the population of counties Carlow and Kilkenny with a medical card or GP visit card, for each year from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8855/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will make provision for psychology services at St. Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny to help individuals and families who have been diagnosed with a type 1 diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8858/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of capital projects her Department is engaged in with the HSE; the status of each project, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8860/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the strategy to develop a suicide prevention intervention for farmers in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8862/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education the status of application by a school (details supplied) for the balance of funding for an upgrade to school facilities for subject based equipment on health and safety grounds. [7213/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times patients are waiting before they can get an appointment to attend GP practices in Kilkenny, and if there are plans in place to address the difficulty some patients have in securing appointments in GP practices. [7427/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if children attending St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny have access to psychology services to assist them in dealing with life-changing conditions such as diabetes. [7535/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if the HSE intends reopening a vacant building (details supplied) as a GP practice. [7865/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the current status of a grant application for a centre (details supplied), which is currently with the property review group; when this grant will be available to draw down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3681/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of the diabetes sensor simplera (details supplied) for type 1 diabetics; when she expects this sensor to be available to Irish diabetic patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2349/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the current status of the primary care centre in Graiguenamanag; when she expects this centre to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2529/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health how plans are progressing in relation to the new local injuries unit in Carlow; when she expects this unit to be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2531/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if urgent investment will be made to improve waiting lists and bed accommodation numbers, availability and accident and emergency overcrowding and waiting times at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, by providing for additional medical staff at all levels there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2533/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of home care support hours provided for older people in the Kilkenny and Carlow area in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2539/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dietitians working in CHO5 primary care services in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3120/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the staffing budget allocated to St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny in 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3122/25]
• 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.