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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 May 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: Medicinal Products (31 May 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 Appointments Status (31 May 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: Departmental Communications (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland enjoys strong bilateral relations with the US, with regular and ongoing contact taking place across a range of levels from political to official and technical. The programme of my St Patrick’s Day visit to Texas encompassed political, economic, cultural and Irish community engagements, such as courtesy calls on the Texas Secretary of State, John B. Scott and the Mayor of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 May 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: Health Services Staff (31 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: Health Services Staff (31 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: Health Services Staff (31 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 (31 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for older persons and for people with disabilities which will empower them to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and to plan and live independent lives. There are a range of services in place to protect individuals and families from excessive costs for their medical needs. Applications to the Health Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (31 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: Child and Family Agency (31 May 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: Medicinal Products (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A review of the entire eligibility framework is to be carried out under commitments given in the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy. This is a large and multifaceted workstream within the Department of Health. It will have many stages and much scoping work has already been completed.   The current priority has been looking at access to GP services and reviewing hospital and other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing accessible and affordable healthcare to all. There are a range of services in place to protect individuals and families from excessive costs for their medical needs. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 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: Health Services Staff (31 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: Health Services Staff (31 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 (31 May 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 (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have been concerned for some time that medical card patients in some parts of the country have been experiencing problems in accessing dental services. The problem became particularly acute over the last couple of years as a significant number of contracted dentists chose to opt out of the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS). I secured an additional €10 million in Budget 2022 to...