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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (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: General Practitioner Services (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private contractors, most of whom hold a GMS contract with the HSE for the provision of medical services without charge to patients who hold a medical card or GP visit card. GPs contracted under the GMS scheme are required by their contract to make suitable arrangements to enable contact to be made with them, or a locum or deputy, for emergencies outside of normal practice hours; most...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery has recommended (recommendation 43) that the Hospital Banding System currently in place to be discontinued. A revised approach for determining Director of Nursing/Midwifery and Assistant Director of Nursing/Midwifery grading across the system to be implemented. This should take into account the revised roles, scope,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The annual year one cost of a doctor on the GP Training Scheme is approximately €100,000. With 258 places planned for the July 2022-23 training year, an increase to 310 places would create an additional 52 places. Based on these figures, the cost of increasing the trainee intake to 310 places for 2022-23 would be approximately €5.2 million.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental 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 Staff (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (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: Hospital Services (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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: In relation to the particular query raised, 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: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (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: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Attached is a daily list by hospital of the count of confirmed Covid-19 cases in 29 acute hospitals (critical and non-critical) at 8 a.m. from January to date. SSHA
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Ireland's National Immunisation Programme, which is operated by the Health Service Executive, includes the provision of the seasonal influenza vaccination to all individuals in specified at-risk groups. Prior to 2020/2021, the influenza vaccination was available without charge to Medical or GP Visit card holders in one of the at-risk groups. Those, in these groups, who did not hold a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have personally witnessed the challenging conditions in emergency departments during recent site visits. I have requested that the HSE set out short-term immediate actions to alleviate the pressure on EDs and ensure that our hospitals are ready for winter. I also requested the development of a longer-term plan for reform and improvement of unscheduled care, in line with expected increases...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (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 Procedures (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: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 865 and 866 together. As these question relates to service matters, 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 (12 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 867, 868 and 872 together. GMS contractors receive a range of capitation rates, fee per service payments and practice supports. The cost of GP visit and medical cards varies significantly with the age of the cardholder. Cost calculations require complex and detailed modelling exercises to account for a range of demographic changes, future projections of...