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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (21 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: This PQ has been deferred, a response will be issued to the Deputy within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (21 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: A National Rare Disease Steering Group was established in December 2023. They were tasked with developing a new National Rare Disease Strategy for Ireland. The Steering Group have recently completed their work and the Strategy has been approved by the Chief Medical Officer. It is currently under my consideration for approval.The Steering Group has given consideration to a wide variety of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (21 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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 (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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 (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Hospital Facilities (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Medicinal Products (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines in Ireland, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The State acknowledges the importance of access to medicines and has made considerable investments in new medicines in recent years. Budgets 2021-2024 allocated dedicated funding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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 Inquiries (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: A clinical audit has been conducted by an external international expert on surgery for children with developmental dysplasia of the hip across CHI and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC). CHI and NOHC have issued letters in recent weeks to families and patients who had hip dysplasia procedures since 2010 to provide reassurance and information about the audit and to ensure all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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: Medicinal Products (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Minister of Health recently announced that an agreement had been reached with the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) in relation to the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) arrangement. The Department is aware of the stress that shortages of medicines can cause for patients and healthcare professionals alike, thusly managing and mitigating medicine shortages is the subject of several workstreams...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The Minister of Health recently announced that an agreement had been reached with the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) in relation to the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) arrangement. The arrangement will include a pharmacy dispensing fee of €5 per HRT item, and a €2,000 once-off grant to each participating community pharmacy to support transition arrangements including ICT system...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Officials in my department are in regular contact with CORU regarding the matter of recognition of international qualifications for the health and social care professions which CORU regulates, including occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. CORU has made a lot of progress in improving both its recognition of international qualifications and its registration timelines,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement of new medicines. The State has committed very substantial amounts of funds to the HSE to support new medicines (and new use of medicines) and continues to do so on an ongoing basis. Budgets 2021-2024 allocated dedicated funding for new drugs totalling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The EU Tobacco Tax Directive is a matter for the Minister for Finance. The EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is due for revision, and I, along with eleven other EU health ministers, recently called for the EU Commission to publish a comprehensive proposal as soon as possible. My officials have been engaging with the Commission's revision process for a number of years, which has included...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when hospital appointments and procedures are postponed. While every effort is made to avoid cancellations, they can happen for a variety of reasons, including capacity issues due to increased scheduled and unscheduled care demand, and unforeseen circumstances that may impact a service. Patient safety...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (20 May 2025)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 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 (20 May 2025)

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