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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (18 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 Staff (18 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 Trusts (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Omaveloxolone is not currently an authorised medicine in Ireland or the EU. In 2018, omaveloxolone was granted ‘orphan designation’ in the EU for the treatment of Friedrich’s ataxia. To qualify for orphan designation, a medicine must meet a number of criteria. It must be intended for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of a disease that is life-threatening or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (18 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: Medicinal Products (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Shortages of the diabetes medicine Ozempic are linked to the increased demand which has been attributed to the off-label use of the product to treat obesity. Novo Nordisk, the marketing authorisation holder for Ozempic, has notified the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of intermittent supply issues with Ozempic products due to increased global demand. The company anticipates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE has advised that planned procedures and operations can be postponed or cancelled for a variety of reasons including capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Shortages of the diabetes medicine Ozempic are linked to the increased demand which has been attributed to the off-label use of the product to treat obesity. Novo Nordisk, the marketing authorisation holder for Ozempic, has notified the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of intermittent supply issues with Ozempic products due to increased global demand. The company anticipates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I am mindful that the temporary Special Scheme of Paid Leave in respect of long-Covid is due to conclude at the end of June and officials in my Department are actively engaging with key stakeholders in exploring what options are available in this regard. The EU Advisory Committee on Health & Safety have recommended the recognition of Covid as an occupational illness in health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The EU Advisory Committee on Health and Safety have recommended the recognition of Covid as an occupational illness in health and social care, however Member States vary in respect of their treatment of Covid in this regard. In Ireland, Special Leave with Pay is provided for the recommended isolation period, and those remaining unwell beyond that timeframe may utilise the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Some Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) medications are available to medical card holders under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme, subject to payment of the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the National Women and Infants Health Programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Apr 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: Dental Services (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is a top priority for myself and for the Government to improve patient access to oral healthcare services, both in the short term through a range of measures, and in the long term through transformational reform of oral healthcare services in Ireland. This reform will be achieved through implementation of the National Oral Health Policy. I, along with officials from my Department, met...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: When I met with the patient groups involved with this issue, I supported their call for an inquiry into sodium valproate and I am committed to making that happen. I understand that the delay in establishing this inquiry is frustrating for those impacted and I share their frustration. During 2022 the Terms of Reference were agreed after close consultation with patient groups. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (18 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: Hospital Facilities (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has proposed a process of planned service changes at Our Lady's Hospital Navan and has advised that these changes are necessary to support safe service delivery on a sustained basis and are driven first and foremost by patient safety considerations. No decision regarding the HSE’s proposal for the transition of the Emergency Department at Navan has been agreed by me or by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 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 Procedures (18 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 (18 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Currently there are 2,539 GPs contracted to provide services under the GMS Scheme. Where a person who holds a medical card or GP visit card experiences difficulty in finding a GP to accept them as a patient, the person concerned having unsuccessfully applied to at...