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Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (9 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Patient charges are a key element of the overall funding envelope of the Irish health system and are taken into account when agreeing the Annual Estimates and the subsequent preparation of the HSE’s annual National Service Plan. These charges typically include: Out-patient charges; In-patient charges; and Long-term stay charges. Certain cohorts of people may be exempt from some or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (9 Feb 2022)

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: Disability Services (9 Feb 2022)

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 Procedures (9 Feb 2022)

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 Procedures (9 Feb 2022)

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 Service Executive (9 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Irish Sign Language (9 Feb 2022)

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 (9 Feb 2022)

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 (9 Feb 2022)

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: Hospital Equipment (9 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The installation of a permanent MRI at Wexford General Hospital is a priority capital investment for the Ireland East Health Group. The HSE has advised that there is currently an MRI service available at Wexford General Hospital, which is being provided in a mobile unit on site. Engagement is taking place between the Hospital Group and the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the funding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January, the Government announced a once-off public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (9 Feb 2022)

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.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I particularly welcome the group, Together for Safety, that has come here today. I acknowledge the great work its members have done and the advocacy and the energy the group has brought to this important issue. The most important thing to state is that we are legislating for safe access zones. That is happening. It is in the programme for...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A few direct questions have been asked. Absolutely, we will share the advice. There will be legal advice. We cannot share Attorney General advice. My understanding is that we can share departmental advice. It is an analysis as opposed to a lawyer's opinion, and what we would all understand to be legal advice. I am happy to share whatever I can in that regard. What is probably more...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am more than happy to do so. I want an all-party discussion on this matter. I have been presented with opinion by the Department, which spent a lot of time looking at this. The Department got a very clear instruction from me to provide the heads of the Bill to me. It has been working very hard to that effect and has come back to say that this is very difficult to do. I am sure that if...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: We can discuss the matter on another date. I have given the Senator everything I can at this point.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As you may be aware, the current Public Service Agreement, Building Momentum, includes the process of Sectoral Bargaining. The purpose of the Sectoral Bargaining Fund process is to deal with outstanding adjudications, commitments, recommendations, awards and claims within the terms of the Fund and within the Exchequer funding limit in place. Health Management remains committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January, the Government announced a once-off public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January, the Government announced a once-off public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January, the Government announced a once-off public...