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- Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank all Deputies who have contributed to this debate. There are legitimately-held and deeply-held views on this issue and we must listen to each other and do so carefully and respectfully. Ultimately, it is important we do what is right by women in protecting both them and the service providers in accessing healthcare. That is what this is about. In July of last year, the Government...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Appointments (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department does not hold records of former members of staff appointed to State or semi-State boards.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Food Safety Promotion Board (safefood) and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) both of which are under the aegis of my Department provide advice on the consumption of red meat as follows: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland advise that lean red meat consumed in moderation can be a valuable part of a healthy diet, as it is a good source of protein, and a particularly good source...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: 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: General Practitioner Services (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 669 and 670 together. GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. General practitioners who hold a GMS contract are reimbursed for the services they...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 671 and 672 together. 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 (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Thank you for your question. Firstly, I appreciate the value and importance of pharmacists and pharmacies in conserving, protecting and enhancing the health of our citizens. Pharmacists are experts in medicines, and are trained nationally to Masters level, undertaking an integrated training programme which is designed to enable future pharmacists to better meet the changing needs of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Figures from the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Scheme (PCRS), relate to claims from GPs to the HSE for the provision of services under the termination of pregnancy services contract. These figures are periodically supplied to the Department on an informal basis to assist the Department in identifying any potential shortfall in notifications under Section 20 of the 2018 Act. The end of year...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (13 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Available records indicate that the following meetings have taken place, between Department officials and the below listed groups in relation to the development of Safe Access Legislation from 2022 to date. Meeting held regarding Safe Access Zones Date of meeting Interdepartmental working group meeting, Safe Access Zones 22nd February 2022 ...