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Written Answers — Department of Health: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The remit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is to provide a safe, reliable and robust blood service to the Irish health system.  A major objective of the IBTS is to ensure that it always has the necessary programmes and procedures in place to protect both the recipients and the donors of blood and blood products. The IBTS announced a range of changes to their existing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (26 Apr 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) tender for the provision of home support services is currently under development. The process will ensure the new tender is in place from 1st January 2023. At this stage it would be premature for the Minister to meet with the National Community Care Network until further progress on the tender development has been realised.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I, my Department and the HSE are committed to addressing the concerns of non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) and to constructive engagement with the IMO in relation to matters that are of concern to the doctors and the IMO. The IMO has highlighted a range of issues that are of concern to the NCHD's including working hours, access to training time and pay for hours worked. The...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Hospital Doctor Retention and Motivation Project is a multi-year research project funded by the Health Research Board. Using qualitative and quantitative research methods and fieldwork in Ireland and Australia, it endeavours to generate information on doctor retention policy and practice in the Irish health system. Issues highlighted in the HDRM Project papers as factors influencing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1822 and 1823 together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1825 to 1827, inclusive, together. As these are service matters 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 (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: 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 Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand the Deputy may be seeking further information on the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS). The HSE operates a Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS), for persons entitled under EU Regulation 883/04.  The TAS is a consultant lead scheme and allows for an Ireland-based public consultant to refer a public patient who is normally resident in Ireland for treatment in the public healthcare system...

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: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 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: Departmental Reports (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Research Board (HRB) is the lead agency in Ireland responsible for funding and commissioning research in the areas of clinical and translational medicine, population health sciences and health services research. The HRB is fully compliant with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The Code details all of the performance and financial reporting requirements which...

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: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 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: 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. To recognise their unique role during the pandemic, the Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers. Eligibility guidelines for this payment, as applies in HSE and Section 38 organisations, were published by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department does not use the detailed surveillance technology. In relation to technology used by the HSE, I have forwarded your query to them and asked that they respond directly to you on this. Details for other bodies under the aegis of my Department are operational matters for the bodies concerned and the Deputy should contact the relevant Director/CEO/Registrar directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 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.