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

Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337, 357, 358 and 359 together. Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (‘MDR’) has been fully applicable as of 26 May 2021 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (‘IVDR’) became fully applicable as of 26 May 2022. The overarching objectives of these new regulations is to...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 - 2021, the Department of Transport has responsibility for the continued development of the availability of accessible public transport and is committed to this in recognition of the importance of such services to the lives of people with disabilities. Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy, a Transport Working Group has been...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that a number of nursing homes have closed this year, and of how upsetting such closures are for residents, their families and staff. The closure of any nursing home reduces bed capacity and puts pressure on other local health and social care facilities, including acute hospitals. Ensuring the welfare and safety of residents is secured when nursing homes close is the most important...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The National Drug and Alcohol Survey, is conducted every four years  to survey the general population aged 15 years and over, about the prevalence of drug use in Ireland. It examines the use of a variety of drugs and includes alcohol and tobacco consumption. The results of the 2019/2020 survey show that overall, the use of illegal drugs has remained at a similar level to that...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The general scheme of the Patient Safety (Licensing) Bill - which will introduce a licensing requirement for hospitals, public and private, and certain designated high-risk activities in the community - was approved by Government on the 12th of December 2017; it underwent Pre-Legislative Scrutiny at the Oireachtas Joint Committee of Health on the 13th of June 2018; and it is currently with...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 commenced in line with statutory and Government commitments in December 2021. The Review will assess the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation and will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Review has 2 main phases. The first phase is comprised of a three-part approach to appraise the operation...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 337 together. The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion, which is another record budget for mental health services. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short and medium-term measures in our national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision. Such measures will...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The total Budget allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion. This is another record budget for mental health services, which includes the greatest increase of €72.8m given in one year and demonstrates the commitment of the Government to this key care programme.  This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short and...

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

Stephen Donnelly: A capital submission for a new Aseptic Compounding Unit and extension of Oncology Day Unit Project is included in the Capital Plan 2022 for appraisal. Pending the results of the appraisal by the HSE, the project will be eligible for prioritisation and consideration in the Capital Plan 2023. The Capital Plan 2023 is currently under development and I am not in a position to confirm which...

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

Stephen Donnelly: A capital submission for a new Aseptic Compounding Unit and Extension of Oncology Day Unit Project is included in the Capital Plan 2022 for appraisal. Pending the results of the appraisal by the HSE, the project will be eligible for prioritisation and consideration in the Capital Plan 2023. The Capital Plan 2023 is currently under development and I am not in a position to confirm which...

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: Disability 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: 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: 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: 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: The HSE Winter Plan for 2022-23 was published on the 11th of October. The Plan will support acute and community services this winter to respond to anticipated high levels of emergency attendances and admissions across the acute sector, long waiting times in EDs, and high occupancy rates in acute hospital settings. The plan is estimated to cost up to €169 million to implement. Key...

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

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Where a vacancy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 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: Hospital Staff (20 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.