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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised me that there are a number of complex, contributory factors which are challenging the resumption normal services at the Regional Orthopaedic Unit at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan (OLHN). The HSE has noted that the national guidelines on infection prevention and control of COVID 19 specifies a two-stream system at the Emergency Department...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the development of a European Health Data Space and the very real benefits it can bring to patient care and treatment, research and innovation and policy making. My department is currently engaging in the development of the European Health Data Space at the EU level by contributing in an informed and positive way to discussion of the proposed Regulation by the EU Council Working...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is currently working with the HSE on Steering Group tasked with the delivery a National Genetics and Genomic Strategy. This Steering Group is still in its initial phase of development. Membership on the Steering Group and its subgroups include clinicians, academics, state agency representatives, and patient advocates. The group also has representation from...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 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: Medicinal Products (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Since I was appointed Minister for Health, I have at all times prioritised the needs of patients and I have at every opportunity, made myself available to meet with patients and patient groups. Kaftrio has been a life changing drug for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers, and I want to see it made available to everyone who needs it. I am advised that commercial discussions between the HSE and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (14 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 (14 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 Equipment (14 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 (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical items, 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: Health Service Executive (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 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 Procedures (14 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 (14 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: General Practitioner Services (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: All children under the age of 6 are entitled to a GP visit card and therefore access to GP care without charges. Information on what services are available for children under 6 and how to apply for a under 6s GP visit card is available from the HSE website. Where a GMS patient experiences difficulty in finding a GP to accept him/her as a patient, the person concerned having unsuccessfully...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: All children under the age of 6 are entitled to a GP visit card and therefore access to GP care without charges. As of the 1st of May, 249,882 children under 6 years hold a GP visit card and a further 81,489 hold a medical card. Furthermore, 13,479 children under 6 years in Local Health Office (LHO) Kildare/West Wicklow hold a GP visit card and 3,304 hold a medical card. It is not possible to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The key performance indicators used to monitor improvements and deterioration in the performance of emergency departments and the compliance targets in this regard are set out in the HSE's National Service Plan (NSP) 2022 (see table below). NSP 2022 Indicator - Emergency Care and Patient Experience Time Target 2022 % of all attendees at ED who are...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (14 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: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health does not directly fund any non-statutory agencies. Under Section 38 and Section 39 of the 1970 Health Act funding is provided by the Health Service Executive. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 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.