Results 31,121-31,140 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (13 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Irish Public Health System provides for two categories of eligibility for persons ordinarily resident in the country, i.e., full eligibility (medical cards) and limited eligibility. Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Individuals with full...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 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: Health Services (13 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 (13 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The temporary Special Leave with Pay scheme re Covid for all Public Servants ceased for all remaining absent with long Covid on 1 July 2022. From 1 July 2022 Special Leave with Pay applies only to new cases for the period of COVID-19 self-isolation, and those remaining unwell and still absent from the workplace will move to the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme. The Government and I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (13 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, international surrogacy raises complex ethical questions concerning areas of law that intersect across the remits of several Government Departments and require detailed examination. The issues which arise from Irish people engaging in cross-border surrogacy primarily relate to parentage, guardianship, citizenship and, potentially, adoption. I welcome the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 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: Health Services (13 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 (13 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 554 to 557, inclusive, 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Rights of People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: 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 Funding (14 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Minister has no knowledge of this group, consequently costs of such a group have not been determined.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (14 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 (14 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 (14 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 (14 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 (14 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 Appointments Status (14 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 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 unions on...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (14 Jul 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The final draft of the report will be furnished to the families affected as soon as possible once the process is complete. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 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.