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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for many scheduled appointments and procedures were too long before and have been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Department of Health continues to work with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to identify ways to improve access to care. On the 7th March, I published the 2023 Waiting List Action Plan, which is the next stage of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for many scheduled appointments and procedures were too long before and have been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Department of Health continues to work with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to identify ways to improve access to care. On the 7th March, I published the 2023 Waiting List Action Plan, which is the next stage of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 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 Facilities (21 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: Tribunals of Inquiry (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the issuing of the first claim in March 2021, a total of twenty-six (26) cases have been processed by the Tribunal of which two (2) were consolidated after they had issued. Nine (9) claims issued in 2021, all of which have concluded. Of the seventeen (17) claims that issued in 2022, thirteen (13) have concluded. There are now currently four (4) claims in process before the Tribunal. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Mar 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: Regulatory Bodies (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: All applications for recognition of qualifications awarded outside the State are assessed in the same way and to the same criteria. Applications are assessed, in order, according to date and time of receipt. Education and training and, where required, lifelong learning are assessed to ascertain whether an applicant has addressed the requirements of the standards of proficiency for practice...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (21 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 Staff (21 Mar 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: Abuse in Hospitals (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Deed provides the procedures to apply and the jurisdiction of the independent expert. The scope of the expert’s remit under the deed is narrow, with the sole consideration for the expert being whether the fund is adequate to meet anticipated claims. To ensure the integrity of the process and given the sensitivity of this matter, it is imperative that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (21 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The aim of the JA(s) is to reduce the burden of Non Communicable Diseases and related risk factors, both at personal and societal level, targeting or addressing the specifics of CVDs and diabetes and their health determinants, as necessary. The action will implement projects on disease prevention and health promotion, which are expected to reduce the burden of CVDs and diabetes in Member...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE, Hospital Management and Ireland East Hospital Group are coordinating and progressing a plan for the phased resumption of services in Wexford General Hospital. Hospital Management, Ireland East Hospital Group and HSE will continue to work to achieve the safe resumption of services at the hospital. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 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: General Practitioner Services (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1195, 1400 and 1401 together. It is intended to commence the expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7 as early as possible. My officials and the HSE have made preparations for this expansion. Engagements were held by my Department and the HSE with the IMO, representing GPs, throughout last year, and engagement is ongoing in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (21 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.