Medicinal Products

588. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Health the reason tirzepatide (Mounjaro), despite being authorised for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, is not currently covered under the medical card, long-term illness scheme or drugs payment scheme; and if she will outline the current position regarding access to this medication through the State schemes. [66674/26]

Local Authorities

702. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the next allocation of funding under the local improvement scheme (LIS) will be announced for counties Cavan and Monaghan; the amount of funding expected to be allocated to each county. [66681/26]

Third Level Costs

138. Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to clarify the Government’s position on student fees, in light of recent media reports suggesting that fees may not be reduced as previously indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37219/26]

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An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) We will move on.

34th Dáil debate — 2026-09-24

An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) We have now reached the end of the allocated time, but the next Minister has not arrived, so I will allow Deputy Shane Moynihan to ask one question before the Minister arrives.

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An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) With the permission of the House I will go back to question No. 4.