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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (19 May 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: Medical Cards (19 May 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 (19 May 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 (19 May 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 May 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 Health Service Executive (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...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: What we want is very clear. We want all sides to engage in the established dispute resolution mechanisms. The Public Sector Agreement Group, PSAG, was used twice, as the Deputy will be aware. The recommendation for PSAG under Building Momentum was that all sides would revert to the WRC, critically without industrial action. We are all aware that it is causing very significant disruption...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: -----resolution cannot be found at the WRC, we would like to see a move to the Labour Court for the issue to be resolved.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The issue is very much of concern for the 35 children involved and their families. I am engaging with the Department and the HSE on this. As the Deputy will be aware, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement on medicines under the community drug scheme and for administration of this scheme. Reimbursement is for the licensed indications which have been...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I agree entirely with the Deputy's sentiment. We need this scheme. There have been multiple reports on it. It is being worked on. Unfortunately, it was delayed somewhat by Covid. I know the Deputy will appreciate that many of the resources of the Department and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor had to be diverted to requirements arising due to Covid. It is being looked at. We...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Both he and Deputy Cahill have raised it with me. Some weeks back, there was a short-term issue. We engaged with the HSE and, to its credit, it responded very quickly. I thank the Deputy for acknowledging that the service was provided. The development in question is of concern to me and of considerable concern to the local community. We are...

Strike Action by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I move amendment No.1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes: — the dedication, professionalism and commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country, and that they have performed a crucial role in the Covid-19 pandemic response; — that medical scientists are the hidden heroes of the health service, as they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Communications (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 and 612 together. My Department implements all circulars as applicable to its role. Circulars covering all Government Departments are available to be viewed on the website. I have established an external review relating to the specific matter raised by the Deputy which is ongoing and will report to me in June.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism and commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country. Their drive and dedication have been key components in our managing of the pandemic. I acknowledge the MLSA’s claim for pay parity between medical scientists and clinical biochemists. As you may be aware, the current public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (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. The Minister for Health has no role in these decisions.   The HSE has advised that Alirocumab (Praluent®) is available for reimbursement under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 May 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 (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism and commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country. Their drive and dedication have been key components in our managing of the pandemic. I acknowledge the MLSA’s claim for pay parity between medical scientists and clinical biochemists. As you may be aware, the current public pay...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 May 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: Hospital Staff (24 May 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 Staff (24 May 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: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is seeking information regarding operational matters of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) I have referred her question to the NMBI to respond directly to her.