Results 26,461-26,480 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 800 to 803, inclusive, together. Ensuring an appropriate pipeline of suitably qualified healthcare professionals is a key priority. The challenges presented by Covid-19 have given extra urgency to the need to address the long-term workforce planning needs of the health system. It is critical that we continue to attract, train, and retain sufficient...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (1 Mar 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 Services (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware there are currently 6 Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) in Ireland. These are: - Cork SATU located in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, - Donegal SATU located at Justice Walsh Road in Letterkenny, - Dublin SATU located in Rotunda Hospital Campus, - Galway SATU located in Brockagh, Co. Galway, - Mullingar SATU located in Midland Regional Hospital and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by Department officials and a deferred reply will be submitted within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In December 2021 the Government agreed, subject to the necessary approvals and requirements under the Public Spending Code being met, a new National Elective Ambulatory Care Strategy. The development of additional capacity will be provided through dedicated, standalone Elective Hospitals in Cork, Galway and Dublin. The locations chosen will allow for new facilities of a size and scale to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I recently visited UHL to meet patients, staff, and management at the hospital. During that visit I met with the CEO of University Limerick Hospital Group, as well as the Executive management team and staff, to discuss the hospital's A&E Department and the issue of overcrowding. The Group have reported that they are continuing to deal with high volumes of patients attending University...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 Mar 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: Abortion Services (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of Covid-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together in 2020 to put arrangements in place to allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the Covid-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing, reducing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (2 Mar 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 (2 Mar 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: Health Services (2 Mar 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: Abortion Services (2 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of Covid-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together in 2020 to put arrangements in place to allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the Covid-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (2 Mar 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: Medical Cards (2 Mar 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: Medical Cards (2 Mar 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 Staff (2 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: CORU is Ireland's multi-profession health and social care regulator. Its role is to protect the public by regulating the health and social care professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended). Applicants seeking to register with the Physiotherapists Registration Board may present qualifications awarded either in or outside the State. Those...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Mar 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 (2 Mar 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 (2 Mar 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.