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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: It is very important that we have a focus on men's health, just as we have, correctly, had an emphasis on women's health. The funding is spread across a number of different streams. I will have to ask my officials to pull the information out for the Deputy and update him. I assure him this issue continues to be a priority for my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) have been very clear that this was the final extension that would be granted, and as such, the Special Scheme will conclude on 30th June 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) have been very clear that this was the final extension that would be granted, and as such, the Special Scheme will conclude on 30th June 2025 . This matter had been referred to the Labour Court on 11th of June 2025. As this is an on going Industrial Relations matter it would be inappropriate to comment any further.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Jun 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: Dental Services (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Jun 2025)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (24 Jun 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: Cancer Services (24 Jun 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: Departmental Schemes (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The EU Cross Border Directive (CBD) provides rules for the reimbursements to patients of the cost of receiving treatment abroad, where the patient would be entitled to such treatment in their home Member State, and supplements the rights that patients already have at EU level. The European Union (Application of Patients’ Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare) Regulations 2014 were signed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I wish to acknowledge receipt of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Associations: ‘Achieving Equity: Innovating Lung Fibrosis Care in Ireland’ report. My Department will give this document due consideration as part of its ongoing and future engagements with both stakeholders and the HSE. Funding of €500k was allocated for pulmonary fibrosis in budget 2025 which will be utilised to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In the public health sector, a temporary Special Scheme was put in place for 12 months in July 2022 to support eligible staff who were impacted by Long-Covid. At the request of my Department, approval to extend the Special Scheme was granted by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) a number of times, it was extended for a further 12 months at the end of June 2024 on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Projects (24 Jun 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: Insurance Coverage (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I am responsible for the legal framework governing the health insurance market in Ireland. This is a voluntary market that operates under the principles of community rating, open enrolment, lifetime cover and minimum benefit. Minimum benefit means that all health insurance contracts must provide a certain minimum level of cover for inpatient and outpatient hospital treatment. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In the public health sector, a temporary Special Scheme was put in place for 12 months in July 2022 to support eligible staff who were impacted by Long-Covid. At the request of my Department, approval to extend the Special Scheme was granted by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) a number of times, it was extended for a further 12 months at the end of June 2024 on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: My Department does not have a designated head of procurement. It operates a devolved procurement function whereby each business unit is responsible for the procurement of their own goods, services and any related contracts, following advice from the Procurement Officer and the Office of Government Procurement. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: My Department operates a devolved procurement function whereby each business unit is responsible for the procurement of their own goods, services and any related contracts, following advice from the Procurement Officer and the Office of Government Procurement. Both of my Department's procurement advisors have attended external certificate level procurement training courses. They also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As part of the procurement process, my Department's Procurement Officer ensures that tender details and contracts are notified and updated as required. These are recorded on an internal contract management spreadsheet system which is centrally monitored and updated. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. Details for other bodies...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (24 Jun 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, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In April, at my request, the Health Service Executive (HSE) CEO initiated a detailed survey of all insourcing activity within the HSE, assisted by Finance, Internal Audit, HR and Access/Integration functions. Insourcing can be funded either directly by the HSE/hospital concerned, or by the National Treatment Purchase Fund. The HSE CEO is also commissioning an audit of governance and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (24 Jun 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.