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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Following a review of the 2023 National Service Plan, the HSE is revising the plan in line with considerations and feedback provided.  I expect to receive a revised NSP shortly for consideration. In line with Act, the NSP, when approved, will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within 21 days.  After this the HSE will ensure it is published at the earliest possible time....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (18 Jan 2023)

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 (18 Jan 2023)

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 Waiting Lists (18 Jan 2023)

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 Register (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, the Medical Council is the statutory agency responsible for the registration and regulation of doctors in Ireland. In order to protect patients, it has a responsibility to ensure that all doctors registered to practise medicine in Ireland meet the requirements to practise, as set out in its legislation. I am advised that doctors seeking to restore their names...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Jan 2023)

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: Medicinal Products (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: This is an operational matter and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

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 (18 Jan 2023)

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 Facilities (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: This proposal is not currently under consideration. There are a range of factors, beyond financial incentives, that can make certain locations more or less attractive than others. The HSE is focused on making all posts as attractive as possible. In the past number of years it has been developing its ability to attract and retain essential talent to meet the needs of our health service now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds, on the advice of the National Centre...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, CORU is Ireland’s multi-profession health and social care regulator. Seventeen health and social care professions are designated for regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. There are currently registers open for ten professions and CORU is continuing the substantial work required to open the registers for the remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Jan 2023)

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 (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed between the HSE, Department of Health and SIPTU, under the auspices of the WRC.  This strategic review of Radiation Therapy will support the objectives of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 and help address the increasing and more complex demand for radiation oncology. Cancer cases are increasing in line with our ageing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (18 Jan 2023)

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 Appointments Status (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, CORU is Ireland’s multi-profession health and social care regulator. Seventeen health and social care professions are designated for regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. There are currently registers open for ten professions. CORU is continuing the substantial work required to open the registers for the remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, CORU is the multi profession health and social care regulator in the State. There are 17 health and social care professions designated for regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 and currently there are registers open for 10 professions.  Section 4 of the Act provides that, following a consultation process and with the...