Results 361-380 of 46,030 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I have no plans to introduce an outright ban e-cigarettes, which is not permissible under the EU Tobacco Products Directive. However, I intend to develop legislation to further regulate nicotine inhaling products such as e-cigarettes or vapes. I recently held a public consultation to inform this process which sought views on areas such as flavours, appearance and point of sale...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Advertising (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The amounts outlined in below table were spent on traditional and online advertising over the years 2013-2023 and reconciled spend to date in 2024. This includes Healthy Ireland campaigns, departmental notices, departmental COVID-19 public health guidance and other departmental campaigns. The overarching aim of Healthy Ireland to bring about a healthier population by supporting people to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an enforcement matter, this has been referred to the HSE.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: -----and the way we responded was to invest at a record rate.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: If it is useful, we are going to 24-7 with regard to the medical assessment units. I asked the question as well about the injury units. Indeed I asked the team in Ennis if it thought it should move to 24-7. It said "No" based on the volume of patients coming in at night but I might ask Dr. Henry to speak to that.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Nothing changed in seven days.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's Emergency Departments: Discussion (23 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I would not read anything into those two dates.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I received Cabinet approval on 14 May to draft a Bill to raise the minimum legal age of sale of tobacco products to 21. I intend that this important public health measure will be enacted as soon as possible subject to the standard requirements of the legislative process.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 161 together. The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually and on demand include an examination including preventative elements, two fillings, extractions, and a scale and polish. More complex care, such as dentures, and a broader range of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Inspections (22 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: St Vincent’s University Hospital was inspected on the 30th and 31st of August 2022. The findings were broadly positive, with four compliant, five substantially compliant and six partially compliant judgements made against the National Standards for Better, Safer Healthcare. HIQA found there was a good level of compliance with national standards in the inpatient clinical areas....