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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I expect to receive the review in the coming weeks. It has been a wide-ranging review. I cannot commit to what may be in the report because it is an independent review. However, all the issues raised by the Deputy are actively being considered by me and the Department. I look forward to seeing what is in the review and discussing it with the House.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for raising this case with which I am familiar. The Deputy and I have discussed it. The gentleman he references is in need of urgent care. I am glad that things progressed. I am not satisfied to hear they have paused and I will ask the HSE for an update later today and revert to the Deputy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy. We are aware there is an issue in Wexford, and indeed in many parts of the country, where more and more private dentists have withdrawn from the public scheme. Through the budget for this year and next we are significantly increasing the funding. It includes an increase in fees for dentists. We are engaged with the IDA. What it is looking for and what we have agreed...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy. I agree with many of the sentiments he has put forward. We are tackling it in various ways. One is a very significant increase in funding for Healthy Ireland to encourage healthy eating, healthy habits and supports for parents raising their children and forming good habits. The Deputy raises a programme for Government issue that is being looked at, and that we are...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy said, I visited the hospital and met the clinical and administrative leaders in the past few weeks and these issues were discussed. There is a new consultant contract coming into place. I believe that will help. We are also looking at whether there are additional supports that Letterkenny needs because of its location. It is so far from model 4 hospitals. It is something we...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank Deputy Conway-Walsh. Dr. Scally and I met this morning in the context of his report. One of the things we talked about is our absolute commitment to the goal of eradicating cervical cancer in this country, and the HPV vaccine is part of that. As the Deputy will be aware, we are rolling out the Laura Brennan HPV catch-up programme. The NIAC advice I have at present is to provide...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is an issue. We are very aware that more and more dentists have pulled out of the scheme. We want to encourage them back. We have put in a considerable amount of additional money this year including higher fees. This money is in for next year also. The current approach is not working for too many people in the country. We need to hire and retain more dentists in the public and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 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: General Practitioner Services (15 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 (15 Nov 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: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Nov 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has yet to receive proposals in relation to the 72 bed accommodation block at Tallaght University Hospital. The Department understands that the HSE is currently compiling a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for this proposal to ensure full compliance with the Public Spending code (PSC). It is expected that is SAR will be submitted to the Department in early 2023. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has responsibility for the administration of community audiology services, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Nov 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Immunisation Programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland, international best practice in relation to immunisation as well as evidence based analysis and expert medical advice. The NIAC makes recommendations on immunisation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (15 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: Disease Management (15 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (15 Nov 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 budgetary process, a business case was received by the Department setting out the proposal for the delivery of the registry. Following approval of funding, the HSE is currently in the process of revising the business case.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 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...