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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Kaftrio has been a life changing drug for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers, and I want to see it made available to everyone who needs it. This Government wants to ensure greater access to new and innovative medicines and has allocated significant additional funding for new medicines in recent Budgets. Since the beginning of 2021, 99 new medicines, or expanded uses of existing medicines, have been...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (23 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Thank you for your question. I understand that currently there are reports of a current workforce issue, particularly in relation to community pharmacy, and am aware of activities being undertaken by various stakeholders, as well as by my department to examine and mitigate this issue. Pharmacists wishing to practise in Ireland must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (23 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Departmentof Health recognises the key role of Pharmacy in the Community, and the significant contribution made by this sector to patient and public health and wellbeing. My Department has professionally qualified pharmacists among its staff, and they continue to work and engage with, key sectoral stakeholders such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and the Irish Pharmacy Union...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (23 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I value the important role community pharmacists play in our Health Service in the delivery of holistic patient care. I also fully acknowledge that community pharmacists have played a vital role in responding to the health needs of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community pharmacists have ensured the continued availability of a professional, accessible service for the public and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (23 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 (23 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 (23 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 (23 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: Obesity Levels (23 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. The WHO European Regional Obesity Report, published earlier this year, warns of the serious health risks associated with rising levels of obesity. In the European Region, overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions, with prevalence levels higher among males (63%) than among females (54%). In Ireland, overweight and obesity...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 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: Civil Registration Service (23 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: Civil Registration Service (23 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: Hospital Appointments Status (23 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: Legislative Measures (24 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I am not in a position to comment on individuals as per the details supplied. Under the Misuse of Drugs legislative framework cannabis is a Schedule 1 controlled drug and is subject to the strictest control measures. There are no provisions under the framework for the cultivation of cannabis for personal use. No changes to this position are under consideration.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (24 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland will be in a position to publish its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2021 shortly. The Board has informed my Department that it expects to receive the audit certificate from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General within the next few weeks, following the completion of the audit.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 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: Hospital Charges (24 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Patient charges are a key element of the overall funding envelope of the Irish health system and are taken into account when agreeing the Annual Estimates and the subsequent preparation of the HSE’s annual National Service Plan. These charges typically include out-patient charges; in-patient charges; and long-term stay charges. Certain cohorts of people may be exempt from some or all...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (24 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 Service Executive (24 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this issue is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.