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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (15 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, I have asked the HSE to reply to the deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Feb 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: General Practitioner Services (15 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: General Practitioner Services (15 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: Ambulance Service (15 Feb 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (15 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: Womans Health Services (15 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.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The extrapolation used has been looked at by the Department and it has pointed out that there is a wide variety of views around the world on what the right figures are. Nonetheless, we are all aware that the longer waits in emergency departments come with a patient safety risk attached. It is an ongoing conversation I am having with the Department and I have had that conversation with the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I will give the House a quick update. We got the proposed wording from the 221+ group, with which the Department has been engaged extensively. We have sought legal advice. There are legal issues with the wording that was proposed. We are now having an ongoing conversation about wording that will be legally robust and essentially fits the intent. It is, therefore, ongoing. My hope is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Education and Training Provision (14 Feb 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 Admissions (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Anyone who is ordinarily resident in Ireland is entitled to access hospital services as a public patient. When a patient is admitted to hospital, they have the option of whether they wish to be treated privately or publicly. Should a patient opt to be treated privately, this does not necessarily include access to single or limited occupancy wards as access to accommodation is based on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 536 together. The Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill is prioritised for publication in the current session. The Bill will address the advertising of nicotine inhaling products but not packaging. The advertising of e-cigarettes on television, radio and online is already prohibited by the Tobacco Product Directive Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 537, 553, 557, 578, 595, 600, 606 and 620 together. As part of Budget 2023, funding of €32.2 million was announced for Women’s Health Initiatives in 2023. This included dedicated funding of €1.3m for Cariban® (doxylamine/pyridoxine) to help women who experience hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea and vomiting, during...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 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: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of Budget 2023, funding of €32.2 million was announced for Women’s Health Initiatives in 2023. This included dedicated funding for Cariban® (doxylamine/pyridoxine) to help women who experience hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea and vomiting, during pregnancy. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 541, 561, 564, 577, 592, 607, 612, 630, 634, 655, 668, 672, 740, 751 and 793 together. Since 1st January 2023, reimbursement support for Cariban® (doxylamine/pyridoxine) has been available under an exceptional arrangement on an individual patient basis where consultant initiated. As of 10th February 2023, the number of applications received by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (14 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Farrelly Commission, which commenced work on the 15th May 2017, was established to investigate the care and protection of 'Grace' (pseudonym) and others in a former foster home in the South East, which has been the subject of abuse allegations. The Farrelly Commission is a statutory Commission of Investigation and is independent in its functions. The Farrelly Commission has submitted...