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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 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 Transfers (26 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 (26 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Medical Card provision is primarily based on financial assessment. In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The HSE assesses each application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card and is specific to the individual’s own...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (26 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: Vaccination Programme (26 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland's COVID-19 vaccination programme is based on the principles of safety, effectiveness and fairness, with the objective of reducing severe illness, hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 infection. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Wastewater Treatment (26 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I have no responsibility for the operation or monitoring of waste water treatment plants in Ireland. I would suggest the question would be more appropriately directed to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277 and 278 together. Ireland’s second One Health National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2021-2025, known as iNAP2, was jointly published by the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in November 2021. It is the successor plan to Ireland’s National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for his question. Under the rules of the Voluntary Health Insurance Board Superannuation Scheme, any proposed discretionary increases require the authorisation of the Minister of Health. The prior approval of the Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform is also required. A recommendation on any changes is provided to both Ministers by NewERA who review any proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Audiology Review Group (NARG) Report, published by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in 2011, identified shortcomings in audiology services including access issues, poor information, inadequate staffing, and unacceptable waiting times and made recommendations to address these issues. While many of these recommendations have been implemented, including the rollout of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (27 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 Bodies (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 290 together. The release of documents is most appropriately pursued through the Freedom of Information (FOI) process. Details on how to make an FOI request to the Health Service Executive can be found at the following link: www.hse.ie/eng/services/yourhealthservice/info/foi/making-a- request/. Making a Request - HSE.ie Making a Request...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (27 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 two main phases. The first phase is comprised of a three-part appraisal of the operation of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that the Dentists Act 1985 needs to be updated to align with other healthcare profession regulatory legislation. The Act was amended by the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act 2020, which was signed into law in October 2020. Legislation to replace the Dentists Act 1985 will provide for comprehensive regulatory governance of the dental profession, in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is aware of the workforce issues currently facing general practice, including the limited access to GP services in certain areas. It has implemented a number of measures and increased investment in general practice significantly to improve recruitment and retention. Under the 2019 GP Agreement the additional annual expenditure provided for general practice has to date been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides for two categories of eligibility for persons ordinarily resident in the country, i.e. full eligibility (medical card holders) and limited eligibility (all others). Adults with full eligibility can access a range of services including GP services, prescribed drugs and medicines, all in-patient public hospital services in public wards, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 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 (27 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.