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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Apr 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: Disease Management (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Apr 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: Emergency Departments (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department is not aware of any study or body of research that has been conducted in Ireland on the correlation between mortality rate and patient experience times for emergency department admissions. While there has been a recent publication in the Emergency Medicine Journal on this topic, using a cross-sectional, retrospective observational study carried out of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.  In making a relevant reimbursement decision, the HSE is required under the Act to have regard to a number of criteria including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Research Funding (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Research Board (HRB) is a state agency, funded by the Department of Health, to support research across the healthcare sector. The Health Research Board commissions (a) researcher(s) (project leads) to complete research at approved research bodies (host institutions). These research bodies include third-level institutions and research organisations. The attached excel workbook...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 280 and 281 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.  In making a relevant reimbursement decision, the HSE is required under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.  In making a relevant reimbursement decision, the HSE is required under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (28 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In October 2013, a Government Decision approved the drafting of legislation to address alcohol as a public health issue, as recommended by the 2012 National Substance Misuse Strategy. In this Government Decision it was agreed that Minimum Unit Pricing of alcohol products would be introduced simultaneously with Northern Ireland to allay concerns about negative impacts on cross-border trade. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE has advised that planned procedures and operations can be postponed or cancelled for a variety of reasons including capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (26 Apr 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 (26 Apr 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Apr 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Apr 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: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Apr 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: Ministerial Appointments (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As I stated during my appearance before the Joint Committee on Health on 8 December, it was my intention to appoint an independent Chair to lead the second phase of the review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018.  During this session, there was also discussion on a related but separate national tendering process for the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 Apr 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: Dental Services (26 Apr 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period.  On 19th April the HSE have published additional details including full eligibility criteria, particulars and terms and conditions that apply to eligible HSE and Section 38 Agency employees. This information is available at...