Results 29,601-29,620 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Capital Plan reiterates the government's commitment to investing in our health and social care services. Health capital funding available for Building and Infrastructure in 2022 is €1.02 billion, an increase of 4% on 2021. This investment will enable the HSE to progress projects in 2022 at National and Regional level, including government priority programmes and major capital...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Radon Gas Levels (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department has only one office, located at Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street, Dublin 2, a low risk area for radon. The site was tested before occupation in 2018, and it confirmed the recorded levels as being significantly below the national reference level for workplaces.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Jun 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 (2 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Jun 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: Ambulance Service (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 and 373 together. 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 Maternity Hospital (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, 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 campus at Elm Park. In terms of next steps in relation to the legal framework documents, the Co-ordination Agreement between the three signatories – the HSE, the NMH and St Vincent's...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, on 17 May last, the Government approved the legal framework that will underpin the relocation of the NMH to the St Vincent’s campus at Elm Park. In approving the legal framework, the Cabinet was satisfied that the framework achieves the State’s objectives and: - Ensures that all legally permissible services will be available in the new NMH - Prevents...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Public Spending Code (PSC) is designed to ensure that capital investment decisions are underpinned by a clear policy rationale, and that costs are well understood. In 2019, the PSC was updated and introduced a new project lifecycle, tightening the arrangements for project decision-making, and clarifying the roles of the parties involved including the responsibilities for Sponsoring...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: On January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. The payment of €1,000 will not be subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The announcement also made provision for a pro-rata application of the payment. The measure will be ring fenced to staff...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department has had no contracts with the company detailed.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Jun 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 (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Jun 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 (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Jun 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 (2 Jun 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 (2 Jun 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: Vaccination Programme (2 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In June 2018, the Government agreed to the establishment of the expert group to review the management of clinical negligence claims. It was chaired by the High Court judge, Mr. Justice Charles Meenan. The expert group examined the system from the perspective of the person who has made the claim to explore if there is a better way to deal effectively, yet more sensitively, with certain...