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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (11 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: A petition has been received from this group via the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Public Petitions in recent days. A response in relation to this matter has not yet issued.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (11 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I would like to thank the Deputy for again raising this important issue. As the Deputy is aware, the HSE has advised that the developer of the PCC in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo is having difficulty in agreeing completion works with subcontractors due to the increase in construction costs. Officials in my Department continue to liaise with HSE Estates on the matter, and I have been assured...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (11 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: According to the Implementation Roadmap for Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, the EU Commission's Proposal for a revision of the Tobacco Products Directive will be adopted in 2024. The relevant Impact Assessment will also be published next year. My Department and the Health Service Executive will continue to engage with the Commission throughout this process, via surveys, consultations and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (11 May 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: Disability Services (11 May 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: Disability Services (11 May 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 Cards (11 May 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 (11 May 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: Pension Provisions (10 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been requested to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (10 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Health systems in the European Union aim to provide high-quality, cost-effective care. This is particularly difficult however, in cases of rare or low-prevalence complex diseases which affect the daily lives of around 6% of the Irish population. European Reference Networks (ERNs) are virtual networks involving healthcare providers across Europe established in line with Article 12 of EC...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (10 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been requested to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (10 May 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 (10 May 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: Hospital Staff (10 May 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 (10 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratia COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Eligibility criteria for the payment were set following significant consideration and consultation. While the Department does not comment on individual cases, I can confirm that in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (10 May 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: Abortion Services (10 May 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: Abortion Services (10 May 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 (10 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The LTI scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus;...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As indicated in my response on 9th March this year, I am keenly aware of the challenges associated with the conclusion of the temporary Special Scheme of Paid Leave re Covid that is scheduled to end on 30th June. Officials from my Department at examining options in this regard however I am not in a position to provide an update as yet. The outcome of the review being...