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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 Feb 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 (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the day-to-day provision of services, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I would like to acknowledge the open letter from the 87 Consultants from the University of Limerick Hospital Group. I share concerns at the significant challenges being experienced in Limerick and the Midwest, and the impact this has on patients and their families in the region. I have engaged extensively with the Hospital Group and the HSE regarding the pressures being experienced...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter with me. I will revert to the Department and the HSE immediately on it. The timelines the Deputy is talking about are too long. Patients and their doctors need rapid responses to biopsies. I will look into what capacity constraints there might be at the moment with a view to addressing them.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that the scheme is broadening by about 430,000 men, women and children in the coming months, so that everyone in the country earning up to the median income will have access to State-funded GP care. We worked very hard to try to get the six- and seven-year olds over the line last year. Agreement was not possible but I can assure the Deputy that was not for the want of trying....
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: There has been an historical issue with the number of patients on trolleys in Limerick, of which we are aware. There has also been a very successful initiative by the healthcare professionals, not just in the hospital but in the community group as well, since we had the three very high days at the start of January. As of 8 o'clock this morning, there are eight patients on trolleys. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Feb 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: Death Certificates (2 Feb 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 Transfers (2 Feb 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 (2 Feb 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 (2 Feb 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 (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to acknowledge the important work carried out by support staff across our health service. Their support is of significant value to our services. The Job Evaluation Scheme is an assessment of the responsibilities and tasks undertaken by support staff across the Health service. The recommendations under Phase IV of the scheme were evidence-based and made...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (2 Feb 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: Hospital Staff (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the important work carried out by all support staff across our health service. Their support is of significant value to our services. The Job Evaluation Scheme is an assessment of the responsibilities and tasks undertaken by support staff across the Health service. The recommendations under Phase IV of the scheme were evidence-based and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Listing of Covid-19 as an Occupational Injury is a matter for Department of Social Protection. This PQ will have to be issued to DSP for response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Ireland's COVID-19 vaccination programme is based on the principles of safety, effectiveness and fairness, with the objective of reducing severe illness, hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 infection. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department...