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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Pádraig Rice: Our next slot is Deputy Roche's.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Pádraig Rice: That is five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Pádraig Rice: I thank the Minister and her officials for their engagement, full and frank answers and their preparation for the meeting and the same goes for the HSE and its officials. I thank them again for their preparation and engagement this morning. It is much appreciated by me and the rest of the committee. The meeting is now adjourned until next Tuesday, 7 October, when we will meet in private...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Management of Hospital Waiting Lists and Insourcing and Outsourcing of Treatment: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2025)

Pádraig Rice: The Deputy has used up her time. Our next speaker is Senator Clonan.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (1 Oct 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 197. To ask the Minister for Health if she has received a business case from a group (details supplied); the status of her Department’s consideration of same; if she has engaged with the group concerned since receiving its business case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52393/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (30 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 679. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department is aware of the current delays associated with new citizens receiving their certificates of naturalisation; if consideration has been given to an arrangement for individuals who have recently received their citizenship to be able to register to vote in advance of receiving their naturalisation certificates;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 855. To ask the Minister for Health the reasons for the delay in expanding the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme (NNBSP) to include spinal muscular atrophy; the timeline for introduction of screening for this condition in the NNBSP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51339/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 856. To ask the Minister for Health the reasons for the delay in expanding the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme (NNBSP) to include severe combined immunodeficiency; the timeline for introduction of screening for this condition in the NNBSP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51340/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 854. To ask the Minister for Health if her attention has been brought to a new report on men's health (detail supplied); her views on the key asks; the steps she is taking to address the issues identified, in particular premature mortality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51328/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 935. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2993 of 29 July 2025, to provide further details with respect to a tender for paediatric orthopaedic procedures for conditions such as spina bifida and scoliosis (details supplied); the services being tendered for; if this relates to the international outsourcing initiative [52101/25]

Public Health (Alcohol) (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (25 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: I move That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 by restricting the advertising of alcohol-free and low-alcohol products bearing any statement of any trade description or designation, or a display or other publication of a trademark, emblem, marketing image or logo, of an alcohol product with the aim or direct or indirect effect...

Public Health (Alcohol) (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (25 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: I am seeking leave to introduce a Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the installation of traffic light cameras in Cork; to outline the Department’s decision making process as to what areas are prioritised; the timeline for completion of all phases of the introduction of such cameras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50971/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Gender Recognition (25 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: 307. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the interdepartmental working group on non-binary gender; the actions of the group today; the reports produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50967/25]

Use of Vapes and Nicotine Products by Young People and Adolescents: Statements (24 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: The Minister of State and her predecessors have shown a shocking lack of urgency when it comes to vapes. Under the watch of successive Ministers, youth vaping rates have skyrocketed. Is this any wonder with flavours like cotton candy, cherry cola and bubble gum readily available in any corner shop or indeed with stores showcasing vapes like pick and mix rather than the display of highly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Key Issues Relating to the Health Service: Discussion (24 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: Apologies have been received from Deputy Sherlock and Senator Clonan. I advise members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex to participate in public meetings. I will not permit a member to participate where they are not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, any member who attempts to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Key Issues Relating to the Health Service: Discussion (24 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: I thank Mr. Gloster. We will move to questions from members. In line with our speaking rota, I will give nine minutes per member. For the information of the witnesses, we will take a break at around 11 a.m. for five minutes. I call Deputy Daly to start for Fianna Fáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Key Issues Relating to the Health Service: Discussion (24 Sep 2025)

Pádraig Rice: Dr. Henry, we just have a minute left.