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Safe Staffing Levels in Hospitals: Statements (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: They all arrived at the same time.

Safe Staffing Levels in Hospitals: Statements (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the opportunity today to contribute to Dáil statements on safe staffing in our hospitals. Safe, in hospital terms, means much more than numbers of staff - it refers to safety for both patients and staff. It refers to the environment in which patients are treated and where staff deliver care. Of course, maintaining adequate staffing levels is an important factor in making...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (23 Mar 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (23 Mar 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 Waiting Lists (23 Mar 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 (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE Public Dental Service provides oral healthcare for children through a targeted programme which includes screening and necessary treatment for children at key stages of development. This is, children aged 6 to 8, 11 to 16 and, subject to capacity, 9 to 11. Emergency care is also provided for children up to 16 years of age. In addition, the Public Dental Service provides care to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (23 Mar 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 (23 Mar 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 (23 Mar 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 (23 Mar 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 (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 to 340, inclusive, together. The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is primarily an educational institution and accepts patients who are suitable to have dental care provided by undergraduate (primary care) and postgraduate students (secondary care) under direct supervision. Patients are accepted to match the educational needs of the Hospital....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Mar 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 (23 Mar 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 Appointments Status (23 Mar 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As indicated in the initial response to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 23 February 2023, the material requested was not immediately available. A request to submit all research activity was issued to the Department and the relevant material which was returned is included in the attached document.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (23 Mar 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: Departmental Schemes (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical items under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Good s) Act 2013. The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratiaCOVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Eligibility criteria for the payment were set following significant consideration and consultation. While the Department does not comment on individual cases, I can confirm that in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (23 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by severe pain, fatigue and stiffness, among many other symptoms. Fibromyalgia can be a difficult condition to diagnose because there is no specific test and the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. Treatment often requires interventions from various medical specialists for management of symptoms as they arise. The Long-Term Illness...