Questions from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 39048-26, 39050-26, 39055-26, 39059-26, 39061-26, 39062-26 and 40332-26

To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE maintains national clinical guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of lyme disease; if so, when such guidance was last reviewed or updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 39048-26]

To ask the Minister for Health if her Department or HSE has conducted a review of delayed diagnosis of lyme disease and associated patient outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 39050-26]

To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE collects data on the number of patients presenting with long-term or chronic symptoms following lyme disease infection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 39055-26]

To ask the Minister for Health if her Department or HSE has engaged with patient advocacy organisations representing persons living with lyme disease since 2020; the groups involved; the dates of engagement; and the outcomes arising from such engagement. [PQ 39059-26]

To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE maintains data on waiting times for infectious disease consultations relating to suspected lyme disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 39061-26]

To ask the Minister for Health if a review has been undertaken regarding access to intravenous antibiotic treatment for severe lyme disease cases within the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 39062-26]

To ask the Minister for Health whether the HSE maintains data on waiting times for infectious disease consultations relating to suspected lyme disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 40332-26]