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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 to 645, inclusive, together. Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this challenging period. As the deputy is aware, on January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. As the deputy is aware, on January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Following extensive engagement with healthcare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 647 and 648 together. Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. As the deputy is aware, on January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (5 Jul 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: Home Help Service (5 Jul 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 Facilities (5 Jul 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 (5 Jul 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: Patient Files (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Individual Health Identifier (IHI) was used extensively during the pandemic and indeed everyone who received a Covid vaccination in Ireland had their IHI assigned to the vaccination record created for them at the time.  This enabled the linking of records as people received multiple vaccinations (two doses for primary vaccination plus subsequent booster) and will continue to be of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Files (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: This week (July 4th 2022) the Department of Health secured approval from Government to enter into contracts for the delivery of an enterprise level Electronic Health Record System for the New Children’s Hospital. This will enable the facility to open as a digital hospital and represent a significant step forward in the journey towards achieving digitised patient record systems and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the hard work carried out by hospital chefs in the HSE. As you may be aware, the current Public Service Agreement, Building Momentum, includes the process of Sectoral Bargaining, to address outstanding claims. Health Management have been engaged in this process over the last number of months.  We expect negotiations to conclude shortly and any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have the greatest level of need and have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. I am aware of that there are currently significant delays in accessing this service and that the HSE has put in place a number of measures to address waiting times. The filling of permanent vacancies is being prioritised,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. While my Department does not comment on individual cases, on January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Following extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The change to Special Leave with Pay (SLWP) re Covid-19 that came into effect on 1 July 2022 is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform who had originally introduced SLWP re Covid as a temporary scheme. Officials from my Department have engaged with the Health Service Executive and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to develop a proposal for a scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 676, 808, 823 and 875 together. 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. I am advised that commercial discussions between the HSE and the manufacturer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The register of Nurses and Midwives is under the remit of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). As the Deputy is seeking information regarding an application to the Register, my Department has referred the question to the NMBI for its attention and direct response. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this relates to an operational matter it is being referred to the HSE for direct response to Deputy Gould.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 679 and 680 together. I wish to again express my sympathy to the bereaved families and acknowledge the distress and upset that has been caused to these families. I am aware of the paramount importance of dignity and respect for these parents who have experienced the loss of a child. Within the public health service, when an incident occurs, it is important...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Files (5 Jul 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: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: This question relates to files provided to the Mother and Baby Homes Commission in the course of its work. I do not consider it appropriate to release sensitive personal information of this nature in response to a Parliamentary Question. As the question relates to the release of records, the Deputy may request access to these records under the Freedom of Information Act. The FOI process...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Jul 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...