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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed between the HSE, Department of Health and SIPTU, under the auspices of the WRC.  This strategic review of Radiation Therapy will support the objectives of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 and help address the increasing and more complex demand for radiation oncology. Cancer cases are increasing in line with our ageing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 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: General Practitioner Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The dates of meetings between officials of my Department and the GP representative organisation so far this year in respect of the extension of GP care without charges and GP issues are provided below.  Meetings were held in a variety of formats, both formal and informal and including one remote meeting. A range of GP related issues were discussed at various meetings including the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Public dental services are provided to children and to patients with special needs by the HSE Public Dental Service. Services available for children up to 16 years of age include emergency care, a fissure sealant programme for 2ndand 6thclasses and referral and care for orthodontics. In addition, the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Officials are currently finalising a job description to bring additional expertise from Health and Social Care Professionals to the Department.  This role will be advertised in the coming weeks with a view to having the successful applicant in place in Q1 of 2023 subject to their availability to start.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Waiting List Action Plan was launched on 25 February this year following extensive engagement between my Department, the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). The Action Plan allocated €350m of funding for 45 actions to reduce and reform waiting lists across four main areas of work: delivering capacity, reforming scheduled care, enabling scheduled care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 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: Medical Cards (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is based primarily on means. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without undue hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, I, together with my colleague Minister Feighan, announced the establishment of an independent Public Health Reform Expert Advisory Group in January of this year. The Expert Group was tasked with; identifying learnings from the public health components of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland with a view towards strengthening health protection generally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 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: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Health and Social Care workforce planning and ensuring a sufficient supply of suitably qualified healthcare professionals in Ireland is a top priority for the Government. My department is committed to supporting the health of the population through the provision of graduates with the key competencies and skills to be effective in the health workforce and to support a range of clinical teams...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (20 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: Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: At the request of the then Minister for Health, the Health Research Board carried out evidence reviews on the health harms and possible benefits of electronic cigarettes, on the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation and on whether e-cigarette use leads to subsequent smoking in adolescents. The evidence reviews were published in October 2020 and found that: -...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 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: Health Services Staff (20 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: Pharmacy Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I recognise the significant role that community pharmacists play in the delivery of patient care. Indeed, community pharmacists have played a central role in the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout – the largest ever undertaken by the State. I also acknowledge the vital role that community pharmacy will play in the development and implementation of future healthcare reform,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Budget 2023 provides funding for a number of initiatives aimed at improving diabetes care, including commencing the development of a National Diabetes Register. As part of the budget process, a business case was received by the Department setting out the proposal for the delivery of the registry. My Department and HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes are currently engaged in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 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: Hospice Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health, in line with The National Palliative Care Policy (2001), is committed to furthering the development of palliative care across the country, ensuring a seamless pathway for patients who need palliative care across inpatient, homecare, nursing home and day care services. St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford provides 24-hour nursing care for up to 68 residents....