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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: We are advised by University Hospital Galway (UHG) that ultrasounds for the diagnosis of testicular cancer are carried out in UHG/Merlin Park. They advise that a total of 163 testes ultrasounds were carried out in the past 3 months. Additionally, hospital and GP patients may be referred to Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, and some GP patients are also referred to private...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Oct 2021)

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: Health Services (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last eighteen months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the ransomware attack. While significant progress was made in reducing waiting times from June 2020 onwards, the surge in Covid-19 cases in the first quarter of 2021 and the associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Oct 2021)

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 (6 Oct 2021)

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: Health Services (6 Oct 2021)

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 Cards (6 Oct 2021)

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: Medicinal Products (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. 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: Dental Services (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. In 2010 the range of treatments provided under the Scheme was reduced in order to cap expenditure at the 2008 level of €63 million. The approach to future oral...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The table below outlines the information requested by the Deputy in relation to active contracts or tenders within my Department. All figures are inclusive of VAT. In respect of hardware, my Department draws down from Office of Government Procurement Frameworks as required. In respect of the HSE, as this is a service matter, I have asked them to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (6 Oct 2021)

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: Health Services Staff (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Responsibility for the regulation of nurses and midwives in Ireland rests with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). NMBI is an independent regulatory body established under the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011. While my Department is responsible for the oversight and governance of the NMBI, I have no role in setting or approving fees. Under the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Between 2009 and 2013, a number of reductions were applied under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 (FEMPI) to the fees and allowances paid to healthcare professionals, including GPs who provide services under the GMS scheme. The “distance code” was removed as a factor in calculating GP fees and allowances in 2010. Under the previous...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the progressive development of maternity services. In 2016, Ireland’s first National Maternity Strategy was published, as well as the HSE’s National Standards for Bereavement Care following Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Death. The National Maternity Strategy recognises the importance of improving and standardising bereavement care throughout our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I have been advised by the HSE that all hospital groups have confirmed in writing that they are fully compliant with the HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Post Mortem Examination Services 2012. However, arising from recent concerns, the HSE has asked all hospital groups to conduct a full review of compliance against the National Standards with specific reference to issues...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Fire Service (6 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) provides emergency ambulance services in Dublin city and county by arrangement between Dublin City Council (DCC) and the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) also provides some emergency capacity within the greater Dublin area. In addition, ambulances from other parts of the country, which may be travelling to or from a Dublin...