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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (26 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: Medicinal Products (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: On 16thMay 2022, the Minister for Health signed SI 237/2022 the Misuse of Drugs (Prescription and Control of Supply of Cannabis for Medical Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 amending Schedule 1 of the 2019 Regulations (S.I. No. 262 of 2019) and adding a new product to the Schedule of products that meet the specifications as set out in the regulation. There are now a total of 7 products in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026and the National Programme for Radiation Oncology (NPRO) provide the strategic direction for the provision of radiation oncology services in Ireland. Under the NPRO, radiation oncology facilities in Saolta University Health Care Group are being enhanced and expanded. The new radiation oncology facility under construction at University Hospital Galway...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Waiting List Action Plan allocates €350 million to the HSE and NTPF to provide additional activity to further stabilise and reduce scheduled care waiting lists and times and bring forward much needed longer-term reform. We estimate that over 1.5 million patients will be added to active waiting lists this year. This Plan details how we intend to ensure that an even higher...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (26 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 Services (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (26 May 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: Medicinal Products (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89, 108 and 331 together. I recently met with key stakeholders involved in the supply of HRT products to the Irish market. Present at this meeting were representatives of suppliers of HRT, the HPRA, PSI, the HSE, clinical representatives from the National Women and Infants Health Programme, and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union. Based on information...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 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: Health Services (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I value the important role community optometrists play in our Health Service in the delivery of holistic patient care. In particular, I fully acknowledge that community optometrists have played a key role in responding to the health needs of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. During COVID-19 optometrists have been responsive to the challenges presented and have developed guidelines...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I would once again like to express my sympathy to the families in Cork who, having experienced the tragedy of losing a beloved child, then had the difficult experience of learning that the organs of their child were disposed of without their consent. My Department is advised that the HSE, South/South West Hospital Group, Cork University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital have...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (26 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 (26 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: Scientific Research (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I wish to pay tribute to the commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country. I acknowledge the MLSA’s claim for pay parity between medical scientists and clinical biochemists. The current public service pay agreement, Building Momentum, includes the process of Sectoral Bargaining to address outstanding claims. Under Building Momentum, sectoral bargaining is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: To create a level playing field for all businesses across Europe, EU law sets out minimum harmonised public procurement rules. These rules govern the way public authorities and certain utility operators purchase goods, works and services. The public procurement of works related services is governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU and transposed into Irish Law in 2016 by way of a national...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (26 May 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: National Maternity Hospital (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: On 17 May last, the Government approved the legal framework that will underpin the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to the St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) campus at Elm Park. Separate to the legal framework, and as required under the Public Spending Code, the final business case for the capital project is progressing. It is important to recognise that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Priorities (26 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises that menopause is a key health issue for women in Ireland today. Work is underway to drive progress in this area which is being driven by the Women’s Health Taskforce. The Taskforce was convened in September 2019, to improve health outcomes and health experiences for women and girls. Awareness of menopause and its symptoms has been...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 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.