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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Clinical evidence currently suggests that longer-term effects of COVID19 are felt mostly by adults. The Interim Model of Care being implemented by the HSE aims to ensure a national service to support those needing care. €2.2m was allocated this year and within Estimates 2023, additional funding has been provided which will facilitate an overall investment of €6.6m for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A disease or disorder is defined as rare in Europe when it affects less than 1 in 2000 people. There are approximately 8,000 known rare diseases; 80% of rare diseases are of genetic origin and are often chronic and life-threatening. Up to 1 person in 12 in Ireland may have a rare disease at some stage in their life. Approximately 300,000 persons in Ireland are living with a rare disease....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to thank all healthcare workers for their extraordinary efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. To date, over 124,000 workers have received the payment, and payments to eligible HSE and Section 38 staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Nov 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 Supports (10 Nov 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 Services Staff (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 Nov 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: Dental Services (10 Nov 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: Abortion Services (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Agencies funded under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 are not public sector employers. Terms and conditions of employment for Section 39 employees, such as annual leave allocations, are not within my remit to determine. They are a matter between the employer and employee. I have no role in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Primary Care Centres are an essential part of our Government’s significant investment in the delivery of high quality, integrated care to people in their own communities. The Minister assumed office on 27 June 2020 upon formation of the current Government. There were 132 Primary Care Centres operational nationally at the end of Q2 2020 (30 June 2020). There are currently 160 Primary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Tribunal has indicated to my Department that it received twenty-six claims, two of which were consolidated. In terms of persons, that is twenty-five claims in respect of eligible women as set out in the relevant sections of the 2019 Act.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (10 Nov 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: EU Data (16 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has not been subject to any EU fines to date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 Nov 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 (16 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have provided for Special Leave with Pay (SLWP) for civil and public servants nationally who contract Covid, for the recommended isolation period.  SLWP provides for paid leave, including full pay, any fixed allowances payable as well as premium payments. For certain employees who remain unfit to attend the workplace and are suffering...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (16 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the National Women and Infants Health Programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Nov 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 (16 Nov 2022)

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