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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Employment levels at the end of May 2022, show there were 134,711 WTE (equating to 153,578 personnel) directly employed in the provision of Health and Social Care Services by the HSE and the various Section 38 hospitals and agencies. Since 2019, the workforce has grown by a record 14,893 WTE or 12.4%. It is continuing to grow at an unprecedented rate and is on track to grow by 5,500 WTE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 commenced in line with statutory and Government commitments in December 2021. The Review will assess the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation and will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Review comprises of 2 main phases. As part of the first phase of the review, information, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 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: Health Services Staff (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to acknowledge the valuable role senior managers play in our health system. The Health Service consists of the Civil Service and the Public Service. The role of the Civil Service is to support the Government of the day to develop and implement its policies. The Public Servants employed by the HSE deliver the service to the citizens of Ireland. There are a great range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: When I met with the patient groups involved with this issue in late 2020, I supported their call for an inquiry into sodium valproate and committed to making that happen. Senior officials in my Department have engaged closely with patient groups and other stakeholders over the past year, to finalise the terms of reference and set up this inquiry. This inquiry will be designed around...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (12 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: Mental Health Services (12 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 Services (12 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: Medicinal Products (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 933 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Relations (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge the valuable role medical scientists play in our health system and their claim for pay parity with clinical biochemists. Following strike action on May 18th and 24th, Health Management and the MLSA attended an exploratory engagement at the Labour Court on 25 May, for the Court to establish whether or how it might assist the parties in finding a resolution to the matters in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. My Department will continue to be guided by NIAC's recommendations on any emerging evidence on the issue of flu...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 1025 together. In December 2021, the Government agreed a new National Elective Ambulatory Care Strategy. This aims to change the way in which day case, scheduled procedures, surgeries, scans and outpatient services can be better arranged and ensure greater capacity in the future. It will also help to address waiting lists on a national level...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 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. On 19 January, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Criteria for eligibility of payment for HSE and Section-38 staff was published on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Public Health Nurses play an extremely valuable role within the community healthcare system and provide an extensive range of services, including the provision of child health screening and supports for parents. It is important that the local community of Dublin 18 – and indeed communities across the country – have access to public health nurses when they need them. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 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 Staff (12 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.