Results 37,741-37,760 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: It is intended to commence the expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7 as early as possible. My officials and the HSE have made preparations for this expansion. Engagements were held by my Department and the HSE with the IMO, representing GPs, throughout last year, and engagement is ongoing in relation to the necessary fee structures for this service.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: To inform decision making in relation to the current Influenza Vaccination Programme, my Department has requested that HIQA include a Health technology assessment (HTA) in its work programme, in relation to vaccination with an enhanced quadrivalent influenza vaccine for those aged 65 and older. In addition, my Department has also requested that HIQA include a HTA on the inclusion of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Shortages of the diabetes medicine Ozempic® are linked to the increased demand which has been attributed to the off-label use of the product to treat obesity. Novo Nordisk, the marketing authorisation holder for Ozempic, has notified the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of intermittent supply issues with Ozempic® products due to increased global demand. The company...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The following table outlines the requested information. Year Company Cost 2021 OCS One Complete Solution Ltd. €183,300 2022 OCS One Complete Solution Ltd. €197,795 2023 (to date) OCS One Complete Solution Ltd. €87,148
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (17 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 Staff (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the issues raised in this PQ are service related issues, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (17 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 Staff (17 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 Equipment (17 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: Emergency Departments (17 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: Nursing Homes (17 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 (17 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: Health Service Executive (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Design teams have already been appointed for the majority of significant investment proposals at University Hospital Galway (UHG). At any one time there are multiple capital investment projects underway on the UHG campus involving different design teams and different works contractors. It is normal practice for there to be different design teams in place to deliver different projects on a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (17 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 (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is based primarily on means. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without undue hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The aim of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 is to reduce consumption, the harms caused by consumption and to delay the initiation of alcohol consumption by children and young people. The Act provides a suite of measures to achieve this aim. To date, the provisions covering the following areas have been implemented: minimum unit pricing aimed at removing alcohol products from the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 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 Facilities (17 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: Home Care Packages (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Government is committed to promoting care in the community for older people so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Home support is an increasingly important part of the supports we offer to older people and will continue to increase in importance into the future, as our ageing population grows. The Home Support Service is funded by Government...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 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.