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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Most cases of skin cancer are preventable. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main risk factor for skin cancer. UV radiation is emitted naturally from the sun and is also generated from artificial sources such as sunbeds. Exposure to UV radiation is considered a modifiable risk factor...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Successive National Cancer Strategies have delivered continuing improvements in outcomes for Irish cancer patients in terms of earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and improved rates of survival. The continued implementation of the National Cancer Strategy remains a priority for Government. The total allocation for cancer services in Budget 2023 is €137 million, which represents a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Communicating the harms of e-cigarettes requires a multifaceted approach depending on the cohort of the population. This is already being implemented in a number of ways:In May 2023, in coordination with the Department of Education, the HSE issued a letter to all school principals for sharing with parents, guardians and staff on the risk of vaping to the health of young people and children....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The funding of the QUIT campaign and other initiatives is determined as part of a wider estimates process carried out with my Department and the Health Service Executive. With regard to the allocation of possible future funding, I cannot comment at this stage on the outcome of the estimates process, or matters which will be the subject of national service planning.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The implementation of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 is a Programme for Government commitment and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. We have seen significant progress on the implementation of the Strategy over the past six years, with clear evidence-based policy direction from my Department and strong implementation by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government and I are fully committed to improving genetics services in Ireland. One of the key ambitions the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and Genomics Medicine in Ireland, launched in December 2022, is to build a strong national genetics service. This will be a patient and family-centred service that can be accessed equitably across the country and across the lifespan of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 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: Health Service Executive (13 Jun 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: Health Services (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government and I are fully committed to improving genetics services in Ireland. One of the key ambitions the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and Genomics Medicine in Ireland, launched in December 2022, is to build a strong national genetics service. This will be a patient and family-centred service that can be accessed equitably across the country and throughout the lifespan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1283 and 1284 together. Health and Social Care workforce planning and ensuring an appropriate pipeline of suitably qualified healthcare professionals in Ireland is a top priority for the Government. My department is committed to ensuring that there is an adequate number of health professionals to meet demand within the health service. As part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1288 and 1289 together. I am aware that hospitals that charge parking fees are very cognisant of the financial implications of parking costs for patients and their families, particularly for those with long-term illnesses. Consequently, many hospitals have introduced a maximum daily fixed parking charge and reduced rate parking for long-term patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7, whereby all children aged 6 and 7 will be entitled to a GP visit card based on their age, is intended to commence as early as possible. At present all children under 6 years of age are entitled to a GP visit card. My officials and the HSE have made preparations for the expansion. Engagements were held by my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 Jun 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.