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- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: That is specifically for cybersecurity, in response to the cyberattack.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: I might come back with a note on this. I am not trying to avoid the question but it is not something we prepared for as part of the discussion on the Supplementary Estimate. I will ask the Department to revert to the committee with a note.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: Yes, it is.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: On ehealth, I am thinking more in terms of patients and so forth. Regarding the financial management system, we have given the figures. The HSE is planning to go live with that from the summer of next year and then continue the roll-out in order that, two years from then, 80% of health spend will be covered. It has been deeply frustrating for everyone for many years that this has not been...
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: We will have a new strategy next year.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: In the meantime, there is ongoing roll-out in all sorts of areas. For example, lots of Sláintecare projects are funded that are looking at remote sensing for patients in the home and community. Electronic prescribing has been rolled out and video calling, which came about during the Covid period, continues to be used. There is a lot of activity going on but, in terms of a proper...
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: Ultimately, the Oireachtas holds the Government to account for money. I take these very seriously and I took them very seriously when I was a member of the committee. Of course, we will facilitate the committee. In order to try to be helpful, rather than the officials coming back with just more detail, I suggest that perhaps there would be a series of queries, questions and issues from...
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: It is, but I am suggesting that the other members of the committee may have questions. The Deputy may have more questions having reflected on today.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: We will find something, of course.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: Sure.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: Let us take a look. My diary is showing that Cabinet is meeting on Wednesday next week at 9 a.m.
- Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022) Stephen Donnelly: We will find something.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: A considerable number of cases, including that of the individual concerned had to be processed and that has been completed. I wish to confirm that a final determination in respect of this case and all related cases is expected from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly on this issue, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Dec 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....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. I recognise that there is a need to substantively review and reform the DTSS to align with best international evidence and practice, as outlined in the National Oral Health Policy, Smile agus Sláinte (2019). Work has begun on this review and officials in my...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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.