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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the specific issue raised by the Deputy refers to the operational responsibilities of the NMBI, I have referred the matter to the NMBI for its attention and direct response to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Minister for Health commenced the Review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 in line with statutory and Government commitments. The Review is assessing the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation and will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Review is being led by an independent Chair Marie O’Shea and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has consulted with the Health Products Regulations Authority (HPRA). The HPRA confirms that the companies that supply levothyroxine products to Ireland have confirmed that there is no shortage of their products. However, the HPRA received a specific query from a community pharmacy regarding a levothyroxine oral solution product. The wholesaler responsible for the product...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 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 Aids and Appliances (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) have responsibility for the provision of aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, under the Community Funded Schemes, I have asked HSE to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Jan 2023)

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: Primary Care Centres (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 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 (24 Jan 2023)

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: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health, has been advised by The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that they have not been notified by suppliers of any current shortages of insulin-containing products and have not received any reports relating to current issues with the supply of insulin products in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Mylan, the Marketing Authorisation Holder for Creon capsules, has not notified the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of a current shortage of this product. There have been some global supply issues with Creon in 2022. The company placed an allocation on the product at the wholesale level to ensure equitable distribution of available stock to pharmacies and subsequently to patients....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Marketing Authorisation Holder for Sunosi, TMC Pharma (EU) Limited, has not placed the product on the Irish market since being granted a marketing authorisation in 2020. The HSE has confirmed that Sunosi (solriamfetol) was approved for reimbursement under High Tech Arrangements subject to managed access. However, the company have not been in a position to launch the product to date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Jan 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (24 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 you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 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 (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to revert directly to the Deputy with the information sought as soon as possible. The most recent overall figure as per the HSE staff census confirms that at the end of November 2022 there were 153 consultants working in Emergency Medicine (wte's) out of a total of 3,860 consultants.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 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 Services (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE, which will be working with Hospital Groups to progress proposals for Surgical Hubs, to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.