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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Feb 2022)

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: Dental Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (15 Feb 2022)

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 Services (15 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 (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge that waiting times for many hospital procedures and appointments are unacceptably long. It is of particular regret that children can experience long waiting times for orthopaedic treatment, especially for time sensitive procedures, and I remain acutely aware of the impact that this has on children and their families. I remain committed to working to reduce waiting times for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 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: General Practitioner Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is aware of the workforce issues currently facing general practice, including the limited access to GP services in certain areas. We are working to ensure patients across the country continue to have access to GP services and that general practice is sustainable in all areas into the future. GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 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: Emergency Departments (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129, 623, 624 and 787 together. The new emergency department and women and children’s unit at University Hospital Galway, is a project part of a larger development incorporating maternity and paediatric services, is included in the HSE Capital Programme. The main Emergency Department, Women’s and Children’s development at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Children’s Health Act 2018 provided for the creation of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI). Under that legislation, the board of Crumlin voluntarily transferred their assets and liabilities to the new entity. As such, the Crumlin hospital campus has transferred to Children's Health Ireland. The HSE entered into Memoranda of Understanding with Our Lady’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The HSE is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services was established by the Minister for Health in 2018 to review the delivery of cardiac services nationally. Its aim is to develop recommendations regarding the optimal configuration of national adult cardiac services in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes at population level, with particular emphasis on the safety, quality and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the Delta and Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the Delta and Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: By 'remote delivery', I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to situations where those using health services do not have to present in person but can instead use a technology-assisted alternative, such as virtual consultations. In response to COVID-19 and the need to implement social distancing measures, various healthcare professionals and facilities looked to telehealth as a way...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the Delta and Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The services provided in Monaghan General Hospital include Out-patient Services, Theatre, Day Services, Diagnostic Services and a Local Injury Unit. In the past year and moving forward into 2022, a number of new initiatives have been seen at Monaghan General Hospital, including: - 18 new stepdown beds; - a second endoscopy room; - centralisation of Haemochromatosis Services for patients in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the Delta and Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Cross Party Sláintecare Report in 2017 articulated a new vision for healthcare in Ireland, including the provision of elective only hospitals, providing protected capacity for elective care. The “Elective Hospitals Oversight Group”, under the joint governance of the Health Service Executive, Department of Health and Sláintecare, has been guiding the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Public Service Management Act, the Secretary General of the Department of Health has the authority, responsibility and accountability for a range of functions, including the assignment of staff within an appropriate structure to facilitate an effective response to matters that pertain to the Department, while ensuring cost effective public services. As part of a review of its...