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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1477 and 1478 together. It is Government policy, as reiterated in the National Maternity Strategy, to co-locate stand-alone maternity hospitals with adult acute hospitals. Co-location of maternity services with adult services provides mothers with access to a full range of medical and support services should the need arise, in line with international best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The capital project to co-locate relocation of the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to the St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) Campus is progressing. Site preparatory and enabling works were required to support the relocation of the new NMH. These preparatory works commenced on the campus in early 2018 with a programme of Aspergillus prevention works. Construction of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Apr 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 Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Apr 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 Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, a commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” is included in the Programme for Government. The model of care for infertility was developed by my officials in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme in order to ensure that infertility issues are addressed through the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Within the medical device framework, the Heath Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) does not approve or certify medical devices for sale in Ireland or any other country. Medical devices placed on the Irish or European market must conform to the requirements of the relevant European legislation. These require that medical devices perform safely while achieving the purpose intended by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for orthopaedic treatment, and I remain conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families. One of the central priorities for me as Minister for Health is that waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures are improved, and that children receive the care that they need and deserve in a timely and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In February of this year I met with senior officials of Children’s Heath Ireland (CHI) and the HSE, as well as senior orthopaedic clinicians from Temple Street, Crumlin and Cappagh, to discuss the finalisation of proposals to increase orthopaedic activity at CHI. The plan proposes ambitious additional activity levels which will work to reduce the number of children waiting for spinal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is published monthly by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) on their website. The NTPF provides a breakdown of the Outpatient waiting list by specialty for each hospital, showing the figures for adults and children separately.  The waiting list reports can be accessed at: www.ntpf.ie/home/nwld.htm

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Apr 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 Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is regrettable that a significant number of dentists chose to leave the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) during the pandemic. Approximately 1,150 private dentists continue to hold a contract with the HSE for the provision of dental services to medical card holders, but that number is down about 300 since the start of the pandemic.  I have acknowledged immediate issues of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HPRA confirms that the hemp licence application referred to is completed. The licence has been issued by the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1509, 1523, 1525 and 1526 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application...

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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (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: Hospital 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: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In the past year, on a pilot basis the Department of Health facilitated one paid internship for a student engaged in a full-time higher education course and will consider doing so again in the coming year in the context of its overall workforce plan. The Department had previously participated in the "Willing, Able and Mentoring" (WAM) Programme, for graduates with a disability.  This is...