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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 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: Medicinal Products (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 670 and 671 together. The National Influenza Vaccination Programme ensures that those most vulnerable to the effects of influenza have access to vaccination. The objective of the programme is to reduce the overall spread of influenza in the community and to protect those most at risk from influenza-related hospital admissions. To inform decision making in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 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: Departmental Schemes (27 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: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Deputy, your additional queries are informed, considered and well made. In our opinion, what is being proposed as a short term measure for ECCs may be too limited in its capability, hence comments in response to previous PQ. Equally, the time and effort to deploy enterprise wide EHR solutions, whilst very capable, is significant and hence can take a long time. There is a middle ground that is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health are currently developing a new Digital Health and Social Care Strategic Framework (2023-2030) and are collaborating with the Health Service Executive, who will produce a corresponding implementation plan. The new Framework aligns with the Government’s digital health strategy “Harnessing Digital” and the Slaintecare programme. Included in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget Process (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the details supplied for this PQ relates to Disability Services, it is more appropriate for DCEDIY to answer.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Repayment Scheme was a statutory scheme established under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006 to repay specified pre-2005 charges for in-patient services imposed on certain persons with full medical card eligibility in public long stay facilities, including public nursing homes. As the Scheme closed to new applications on 31 December 2007 in accordance with the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Work Permits (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (27 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 Waiting Lists (27 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: Health Services (27 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: Health Services (27 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: Primary Care Centres (27 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: Medicinal Products (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Laboratoires Besins International has advised of a shortage of Imvaggis 0.03 mg Pessary, impacting multiple markets. The company stated the reason is manufacturing delays and supply is expected towards the end of July. Alternatives are available. Many Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT) are authorised for use in Ireland in various formulations (e.g., oral tablets, transdermal patches,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the key role that Section 39 organisations and staff have in providing services to people with disabilities and older people. A process of engagement to examine the pay of workers in Community and Voluntary organisations was committed to by the Government in October 2022. While the Government has committed to a process, it is worth noting that Section...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (27 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: Medicinal Products (27 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a wide range of medical products and services under the Community Funded Schemes to eligible persons (as set out in the Health Act 1970) free of charge following assessment by a relevant health professional. The HSE oversees the provision and supply of incontinence wear products for eligible persons across Ireland. Provision is based on an...