Results 23,941-23,960 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware a COVID-19 pass, based on certification of vaccination or recovery, is required for indoor hospitality, cinemas, theatres and events. The current high level of COVID-19 infection and the dominance of the significantly more transmissible Delta variant poses a very substantial threat, particularly to those who are not fully protected through vaccination. Public...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commissions of Investigation (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Commission of Investigation (Certain matters relative to a disability service in the South East and related matters) (“The Farrelly Commission”) ongoing at present, commenced work on 15 May 2017. The Commission 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Ireland’s National Carers' Strategy is a cross-departmental strategy, designed around a core vision which recognises and respects carers as key care partners who are supported to maintain their own health and well-being, care with confidence and who are empowered to participate as fully as possible in economic and social life. Under the Strategy, a range of measures have been...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The provision of additional elective care delivery capability in Cork, Galway, and Dublin is a stated Government policy objective. The Elective Hospitals Oversight Group, under the joint governance of the HSE, Department of Health and Sláintecare, is guiding the development of the elective hospitals. The development of three elective hospitals will require significant infrastructural...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. These two written parliamentary questions are duplicates of two Oral PQs 59505/21 and 59506/21 to be answered by me tomorrow. Following contact from officials in my Department, the Deputy's office has indicated that he is happy to receive the substantive answers by way of Oral PQs tomorrow.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a wide range of medical and surgical aids and appliances free of charge to eligible persons following assessment by a relevant health professional. These appliances and aids are provided by the HSE through community services known as Community Funded Schemes and play a key role in assisting and supporting service users to maintain everyday...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Files (2 Dec 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: Emergency Departments (2 Dec 2021)
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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (2 Dec 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: Primary Care Centres (2 Dec 2021)
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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (2 Dec 2021)
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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that I have received the correspondence the Deputy refers to, and this is receiving the appropriate attention in my Department. As the Deputy may be aware, the Government is committed to the development of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) planned for the St Vincent’s University Hospital Campus at Elm Park, as set out in the Programme for Government. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As part of Children’s Health Ireland’s (CHI) paediatric orthopaedic service, most scoliosis cases are treated at Crumlin and Temple Street, with Crumlin providing specialised multi-disciplinary treatment for the most complex patients. The National Orthopaedic Hospital at Cappagh provides additional capacity for the treatment of less complex orthopaedic patients, including...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The 9thConference of the Parties (COP9) to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control took place virtually from 8 to 12 November. Due to the virtual nature of the conference, an abridged agenda was adopted. Unlike previous meetings of the parties, discussion and decision-making on key issues relating to tobacco control could not take place at COP9. Discussion of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I note with interest the findings of the survey conducted on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation on increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21. In recent weeks I approved a proposal by my Department to carry out a review of Tobacco Free Ireland, the national tobacco control policy. The measures recommended by Tobacco Free Ireland, and implemented since its introduction in 2013, have...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Where a vacancy arises in a practice with a GMS contract, the HSE becomes actively involved in the selection process to find a replacement GP. As...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 Dec 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: Vaccination Programme (2 Dec 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.