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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Oct 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 (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Treatment Purchase Fund works with public hospitals to offer and provide funding for treatment to clinically suitable long waiting patients on an inpatient or day case waiting list. The clinical suitability of a patient to avail of NTPF funded surgery or procedures is determined by the public hospital where the patient is on an Inpatient or Daycase waiting list. The key criteria...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has advised my Department that the NTPF funds treatments for long waiting patients on hospital waiting lists (Inpatient and day cases, G.I. Scopes, Outpatients) and diagnostics. The NTPF has provided the attached list which outlines the main procedures and appointments which are outsourced....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the query raised, the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has advised my Department that the number of patient care episodes carried out for Inpatient and day cases, G.I. Scopes, Outpatients and diagnostics funded by the NTPF in 2021 was 133,661.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Oct 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: Departmental Data (11 Oct 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 (11 Oct 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: Departmental Reviews (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: An independent review of the Radiation Therapist profession has been agreed under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission. Discussions are ongoing between the parties to finalise a Terms of Reference and appoint an independent chair. As this is an ongoing Industrial Relations process it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (11 Oct 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: Ambulance Service (11 Oct 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 (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I met with members of the Irish Thalidomide Association in February last and assured them of the Government’s commitment to provide them with the necessary health supports to meet their related needs. Following that meeting, the designated senior manager in the Health Service Executive who liaises with Irish thalidomide survivors and assists them to access supports towards their...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (11 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department is committed to working with relevant stakeholders in fully considering any policy changes that may be required regarding the guidelines and regulations for the sale of codeine containing medicinal products. Any potential changes must be supported by sufficient evidence. The evolving evidence is being actively monitored by my Department and its agencies who will consider...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Judicial Reviews (13 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. I will survey the Department and the collated replies will be prepared into a full response to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The roll-out of the Pandemic Recognition Payment for eligible HSE and Section 38 employees is currently receiving priority. As of Friday 30th of September, 85,463 eligible HSE staff have received payment around the country. This number excludes Section 38 agencies which are estimated to have paid 38,287 staff to date thereby bringing the total number of employees paid to 123,750 . The HSE and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE and the Department are currently examining progressing the roll-out 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 on-site in COVID-19 exposed healthcare environments. It is hoped that information will be published shortly for those certain non-HSE/Section 38 healthcare...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (13 Oct 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 (13 Oct 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 (13 Oct 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.