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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (22 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to rogue crisis pregnancy agencies, the HSE - along with my department are aware and continue to monitor the situation in relation to disingenuous agencies operating in Ireland. These agencies may not be upfront about their intentions and may try to influence a person’s decision regarding their pregnancy. Signs of a disingenuous service include a delay in giving pregnancy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (22 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to making healthcare more accessible and affordable. There are currently two schemes, administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE), which protect people from excessive medical costs. People who cannot, without undue hardship, arrange for the provision of medical services for themselves and their dependants may be eligible for a medical card. In accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Feb 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 Aids and Appliances (22 Feb 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 (22 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Feb 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: Medical Cards (22 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Information and Communications Technology (22 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Electronic Health Record system chosen by Children's Health Ireland following an extensive open procurement process was selected based on the clinical and operational requirements of the new children's hospital, as the national specialty centre for the provision of paediatric care. Ensuring the requirements of clinicians, health care professionals and patients was the number one priority...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (22 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 was introduced to, and passed Second Stage in, the Dáil in March 2022 and has been referred to the Select Committee on Health for Third Stage. The focus of this Bill is on the regulation, for the first time in this country, of a wide range of assisted human reproduction (AHR) practices undertaken within...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I entirely reject the characterisation by the Deputy. As she will be aware, the Government has just made Cariban free. That has never happened before. It is an unlicensed product-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is an unlicensed product, as the Deputy will be aware. If she has been reading the responses, she will also be aware that the HSE is following exactly the protocol that it follows in all such cases for an unlicensed product, which in the first instance is that a specialist has to prescribe, and then a GP can. The Deputy, of course, is also aware, although none of this is reflected in her...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Feb 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 Waiting Lists (21 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular waiting list query raised by the Deputy, adult and child waiting list information by hospital and specialty is published monthly and is available on the NTPF website at: .

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Feb 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 (21 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Special Leave with Pay (SLWP) is available for the recommended isolation period, for civil and public servants nationally who contract Covid. SLWP provides for paid leave, including full pay, any fixed allowances payable as well as premium payments. For those who remain unfit to attend the workplace and are suffering from long-Covid, a temporary scheme, specific to the public health service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (21 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: My officials and the HSE have made preparations for the expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7. Engagements with the IMO, representing GPs, in relation to the necessary fee structures are ongoing with the intention of introducing this service as early as possible. Furthermore, from 1 April 2023, eligibility will be extended to people who earn the median...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (21 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Feb 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: Hospital Facilities (21 Feb 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.