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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: 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, emergency extractions, and a scale and polish. More complex care, such as dentures, and a broader range of treatments for patients with additional needs and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Medical Card provision is primarily based on financial assessment. In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE, which assesses each application on a qualifying financial threshold. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards based on having a particular disease or illness was previously examined in 2014 by the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (20 Apr 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: Medicinal Products (20 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In Ireland, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Reimbursement is for licensed indications which have been granted market authorisation by the European Medicines Agency or the Health Products Regulatory Authority. In line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

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: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Progressing women’s health is a priority for myself and for this Government. We made a strong commitment to Promoting Women’s Health in the Programme for Government 2020 and are fully committed to the continued development and improvement of women’s health services and to working with women and girls to improve their health and experiences of healthcare across the whole...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department’s overall priority in 2023 is to progress the programme of strategic reform set out in the Programme for Government and Sláintecare so as to ensure the provision of a public health service which provides people with access to high quality, affordable care when they need it. A summary of the main priorities for 2023 in the acute hospital and community care services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the implementation of Regional Health Areas (RHAs), as outlined in the Programme for Government. The establishment of RHAs involves the creation of six regional organisations with full responsibility for the planning and delivery of hospital, community, and social care services within their respective areas. These new arrangements will improve the health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2023)

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 (20 Apr 2023)

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 (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 to 114, inclusive, and 129 together. The National Oral Health Policy, Smile agus Sláinte, sets out a new model of oral healthcare delivery. This policy focuses on a primary oral healthcare approach that will enable greater access to care by examining the training, roles and regulation of dental health professionals. There will be a particular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Apr 2023)

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 Facilities (19 Apr 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: Primary Care Centres (19 Apr 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: Primary Care Centres (19 Apr 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: Dental Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Council, under the Dentists Act 1985, establishes and maintains registers relating to dentistry, namely:Register of DentistsRegister of Dental SpecialistsRegister of HygienistsRegister of Dental NursesRegister of Clinical Dental TechniciansThe Department’s National Oral Health Policy acknowledged that a key challenge when assessing the future workforce requirements for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dentists Act 1985 establishes the Dental Council as the regulatory body for the dental profession and sets out the routes to registration for all dentists who wish to practice in Ireland. The Dental Council advises that the examination it sets for dentists coming from outside the EEA represents the standard for safe practice in Ireland and is a key measure in the protection of the public....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 124 to 128, inclusive, and 131 together. The National Oral Health Policy, Smile agus Sláinte, sets out a new model of oral healthcare delivery, moving from episodic care to a life course approach. The policy will enable preventative approaches to be prioritised, improve access, and support interventions appropriate to current and future oral health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Apr 2023)

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 (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dentists Act 1985 provides for the promotion of high standards of professional education and professional conduct among dentists so that patient health and safety are safeguarded and legislates for the regulation of dentists in Ireland. The Act was amended by the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act 2020, which was signed into law in October 2020. While the...