Results 441-460 of 8,937 for speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Replies Nos. 351 to 354, inclusive, not received from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Demand for health care by volume and type will continue to increase and it is the gap between demand and public capacity that is driving the need for short term solutions such as insourcing and outsourcing. The practice of insourcing has brought benefits, but it has also been of concern in recent years. In April this year, I requested the HSE CEO to undertake a detailed survey of all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold one or more HSE contracts for the provision of public health services, such as the GMS contract for the provision of GP services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Currently, 2566 GPs hold a GMS contract, while a further 632 GPs do not hold a GMS contract but hold one or more other HSE contracts. The GMS contract sets...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 369 together. As the case referred to by the Deputy is before the High Court and is subject to in-camera proceedings, I am limited in the information that I can provide. My Department has, however, been advised that the process is nearing completion. In September 2022, following the cessation of practice of a specialist orthodontist in Galway, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the Department of Education and Youth and should be directed to that Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Over the past three years, and including the current year to date, my Department has supported colleagues in developing their legal expertise relevant to their roles. A total of 21 legal study courses have been funded by the Department, comprising 10 third-level qualifications and 11 legal related courses. In addition to these structured learning programmes, staff have also benefited from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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 Staff (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Home Care Packages (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Health Service Executive (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Health Services (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Health Service Executive (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Ambulance Service (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: My Department has an approved policy for the use of Gen AI, which is based on recommendations from the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI for Public Sector Bodies and DPENDR’s Interim Guidelines for Use of AI in the Public Service. The default approach is that Gen AI is not to be used for Departmental business, unless there is an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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 and medical devices; therefore, I have asked the HSE for an update on this matter. The HSE has advised that the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Rapid Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of Continuous Glucose...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Middle East (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Reply not received from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Jul 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The COVID-19 Evaluation, chaired by Professor Anne Scott, is completely independent in its functions. It decides on all matters relating to its operation, including its procedures and its programme of work, guided by its publicly available Terms of Reference. Information on its planned phased programme of work and future opportunities for consultation is available on www.covid19evaluation.ie.