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- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy very much for raising the question. We are acutely aware of the situation, particularly in counties Kerry and Cork, as the Deputy said. When it comes CAMHS, which has the most acute situations, the issue is not funding. The issue is recruitment. We have many teams all over the country. Many posts have been sanctioned, including psychiatry posts, and all the additional...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: -----that the HSE can recruit into the posts to make sure we have the psychiatrists and the other clinical supports the clinicians need for various teams right across the country.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168, 171, 181 and 204 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) in order to ensure that fertility-related issues are addressed through the public health system at the lowest level of clinical...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 177 together. Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: It was announced in Budget 2023 that eligibility for GP Visit Cards is to be extended to people who earn no more than the median household income. Income thresholds will be adjusted for people living alone and for those with children and further operational details will be made available prior to commencement. It is envisaged that the expansion will be supported by a significant package of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (29 Mar 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy might be aware that private fertility clinics operating in Ireland are currently not subject to direct regulation but are required to have an Authorised Tissue Establishment licence. My Department does not hold the information requested by the Deputy, but I understand that the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) requires each fertility clinic operating in Ireland which...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 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: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 190 together. I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. Under commitments in the Programme for Government, BreastCheck eligibility has been expanded to women aged 69...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (29 Mar 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the HSE, it has been referred to them directly