Written answers

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Photo of Paul LawlessPaul Lawless (Mayo, Aontú)
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660. To ask the Minister for Health the reason several persons whose routine mammograms are due, have not received appointments in Galway following the postponement of mammography services at Mayo University Hospital; the reason they have had to actively seek out these appointments themselves; the interim arrangements in place to ensure timely access to breast cancer screening for affected patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50253/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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661. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider the provision of dialysis services at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Longford, to reduce the need for elderly patients to travel up to three times per week to Tullamore Hospital for treatment; if her Department has carried out any assessment of the potential patient demand for such a service in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50257/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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662. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of patients from County Longford and surrounding counties who are currently receiving dialysis treatment in Tullamore Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50258/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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663. To ask the Minister for Health if any feasibility studies, capital plans, or service reviews have been carried out in relation to expanding dialysis provision beyond Tullamore Hospital, specifically in the midlands region including County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50259/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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