Results 36,061-36,080 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The total number of staff in the Department of Health hired between 2019 and 2022 with abortion/termination of pregnancy mentioned in their contract is zero. As this is a service issue regarding HSE staff contracts I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the number of staff that were hired between 2019 and 2022 with abortion/termination of pregnancy mentioned in their contract.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for a medical card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE. The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. No changes were made to the medical card eligibility criteria in Budget 2023, however my Department keeps medical card issues under review, including in relation to current medical card income thresholds,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Mar 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 Waiting Lists (21 Mar 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 Records (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1210 and 1391 together. 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Mar 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: Departmental Correspondence (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1215, 1216 and 1217 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Interviews for the role of Chief Health and Social Care Professional (HSCP) Officer within my Department have concluded and we are currently finalising the appointment.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of Covid-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together in 2020 to put arrangements in place to allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the Covid-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing, reducing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 Mar 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 Admissions (21 Mar 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 Admissions (21 Mar 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 Procedures (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE has advised that planned procedures and operations can be postponed or cancelled for a variety of reasons including capacity...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (21 Mar 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: Departmental Data (21 Mar 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: Departmental Correspondence (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 commenced in line with statutory and Government commitments in December 2021. The aim of the Review is to assess the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation and was conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Review was led by an independent chair and while the Department provided administrative...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this relates to service delivery the Parliamentary Question is being referred to the HSE for response.