Results 31,701-31,720 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services commenced in January 2018 under the Chairmanship of Professor Phillip Nolan and a Steering Group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives. The aim of the Cardiac Services Review is to recommend configuration for a national adult cardiac...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Sep 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 Strategies (28 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services commenced in January 2018 under the Chairmanship of Professor Phillip Nolan and a Steering Group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives. The aim of the Cardiac Services Review is to recommend configuration for a national adult cardiac...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 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: Pharmacy Services (28 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department has professionally qualified pharmacists among its staff and does not have plans to appoint a chief pharmaceutical officer at the present time. The matter will be kept under review in the context of wider workforce planning considerations. I am aware that there is interest currently in discussing the potential post of Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and I have asked my...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 to 276, inclusive, together. 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 (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In December 2021 the Government agreed, subject to the necessary approvals and requirements under the Public Spending Code being met, a new National Elective Ambulatory Care Strategy. This new strategy aims to change the way in which day case, scheduled procedures, surgeries, scans and outpatient services can be better arranged to ensure greater capacity in the future and help to address...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department has professionally qualified pharmacists among its staff and does not have plans to appoint a chief pharmaceutical officer at the present time. The matter will be kept under review in the context of wider workforce planning considerations. I am aware that there is interest currently in discussing the potential post of Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and I have asked my...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) chair the Community Pharmacy Planning Forum, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population.? The HSE National Screening Service (NSS), encompasses three national population-based cancer screening programmes, BreastCheck, CervicalCheck and BowelScreen. These...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I would like to reiterate my recognition of the key role of Pharmacy in the Community, and the very significant contribution made by this sector to patients and the public in responding to their health needs during the course of the pandemic. I also acknowledge the vital role that community pharmacy will play in the development and implementation of future healthcare reform, especially in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 237 together. I understand that currently there are reports of a current acute workforce issue, particularly in relation to community pharmacy. The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the pharmacy regulator, has been liaising with stakeholders, including the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU), on efforts being taken within the sector to understand and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. The HSE and the Department are currently examining progressing the rollout to the list of 6 non-HSE/non-Section 38 organisation types covered by the Government Decision. This measure will be ring fenced to staff working ordinarily onsite in COVID-19 exposed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 241, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Sep 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 (29 Sep 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 (29 Sep 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.