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

Stephen Donnelly: A Working Group, chaired by Prof. Brian MacCraith, was established in July 2013 to carry out a strategic review of medical training and career structure. The Working Group was tasked with examining and making high-level recommendations relating to training and career pathways for doctors. The Strategic Review of Medical Training and Career Structure (MacCraith) Reports was published in 2014....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I met previously with the Chairperson and CEO of CORU and raised the issue of timeframes for both applications for the recognition of non-Irish qualifications and registration applications. As you may be aware, these are the two forms of application to CORU. An individual can only be admitted to a CORU register when they have demonstrated to their registration board’s satisfaction...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (21 Mar 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: Health Services (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: Disability Services (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: All matters relating to the provision of services for the treatment of foetal alcohol syndrome fall within the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and as such, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (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: Tobacco Control Measures (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, the Health Service Executive has been asked to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: 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 and 1975, prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (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: 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. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

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: Departmental Meetings (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Civil Registration (Amendment) (Certificate of Life) Bill 2022 seeks to amend the Civil Registration Act, which is the responsibility of the Minister for Social Protection. The Civil Registration (Amendment) (Certificate of Life) Bill 2022 passed Second Stage in Seanad Éireann on 20 October 2022. I am advised that, subsequent to that date, Senator Doherty met with officials from...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratiaCOVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain front-line 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: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Health Services Staff (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, CORU is Ireland’s multi-profession health and social care regulator. Seventeen health and social care professions are designated for regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. There are currently registers open for ten professions and CORU is continuing the substantial work required to open the registers for the remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (21 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Treatment Purchase Fund was established under the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act 1961, with the function of providing hospital treatment for citizens and the collection and validation of information in relation to waiting lists. Its role was extended in 2009, via the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009, to provide for negotiations with private nursing homes in the context of fees...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.