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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 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 (16 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The funding of voluntary organisations is administered by the HSE through Section 39 funding. As such, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 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 (16 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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. The HSE provides a wide range of medical and surgical aids and appliances, including prosthetics, free of charge to eligible persons (such as medical card holders and people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 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 Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department does not operate in direct contact with members of the public. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy. Details for other bodies under the aegis of my Department are operational matters for the bodies concerned and the Deputy should contact the relevant Director/CEO/Registrar directly .

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Civil Service Dignity at Work Policy applies to the staff of the Department of Health. In line with the policy, every member of staff has been made aware that all forms of bullying and sexual harassment are unacceptable and that every member of staff has a duty to behave in an acceptable and respectful manner. The policy is provided to each new member of staff upon joining and is...

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — the Health Service Executive (HSE) and clinicians in Our Lady's Hospital, Navan have clinical concerns about the safety of the Emergency Department (ED) in the hospital; — the North East Doctor on Call service has expressed concern regarding reports that...

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In spite of that, Deputy Brady played politics and populism. Clearly, the truth hurts. That is what he did.

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: He misled-----

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Deputy Brady was told the position he was taking was putting people at risk but he stuck with it and he perpetuates those falsehoods years later. It is an insult to the brilliant men and women who are working in Loughlinstown hospital. If he was to bother taking any time to talk to them about what the best successes in healthcare have been recently for the people he and I represent, they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A significant number of business cases in respect of additional incremental credit beyond point 6 of the consultant pay scale under the procedure in place for such applications were received by my Department in respect of consultants who worked in private hospitals when the Safety Net agreement was put in place. To deal with these cases, my officials worked through large volumes of submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, in November 2021 I requested that the number of nurses and midwives practicing at an advanced level (AN/MPs) across the health service be increased from 2% of the workforce to 3% over the two/ three years. A target of 2% had been recommended in A Policy on the Development of Graduate to Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Practice. I have allocated funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: From the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic the HSE have provided PCR testing free of charge to everyone who required a test, and it continues to do so according to the prevailing public health guidance in place. Swabbing centres have been open for this purpose around the country and remain open at this time. Individuals who have concerns about an underlying condition and/or their level...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 715, 716 and 717 together. The Deputy is advised that since March 2020, Government has focussed its response to COVID-19 around controlling the spread of the virus and breaking the chains of transmission and protecting those who are most vulnerable from infection. Government has previously acknowledged the importance of reviewing the response to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 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: Dental Services (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Council is not aware of any systemic delays in registering dentists.  Applications are generally processed within the timeframes provided in the Professional Qualifications Directive. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Approximately 90 dentists who have left Ukraine have enquired about registration with the Dental Council. It should be noted that some of these are presently living in other EU countries and not all are Ukrainian nationals.   The Dental Council is establishing a new pathway to registration to process applications from those who have been granted either permanent or temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (21 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Council registered 184 dentists and dental specialists in 2021. It has registered 95 to date in 2022.  The Dental Council advises applicants to apply at least 3 months before they are due to take up a position.  The Dental Council is obliged to process applications within this timeframe under the Professional Qualifications Directive (PQD).  Applications are...