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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The expansion of the National Newborn Bloodspot (NBS) Programme is a priority for me, and the National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) has been progressing work on this expansion. This independent expert group considers and assesses evidence in a robust and transparent manner, and against internationally accepted criteria. It is important we have rigorous processes in place to ensure...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (29 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Where a patient who holds a medical card or GP visit card experiences difficulty in finding a GP to accept them as a patient, the person...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (29 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 543 and 719 together. I wish to first clarify that the Deputy’s office has confirmed to my officials that this question relates to the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 and not the 2023 Private Member’s Bill of the same title which was introduced to the Seanad in March 2023. As the Deputy will be aware, the Health (Assisted...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Jul 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: Hospital Services (4 Jul 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: Hospital Services (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Jul 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 (4 Jul 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: Hospital Services (4 Jul 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: Hospital Procedures (4 Jul 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: Pharmacy Services (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 552, 561, 567, 577, 617, 619, 620, 638, 650, 651, 652 and 653 together. I recognise the significant role community pharmacists play in the delivery of patient care and acknowledge the potential for this role to be developed further in the context of healthcare service reform. In that regard, various approaches to extending the scope of practice of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (4 Jul 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 Qualifications (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the EU Professional Qualifications Directive (Directive 2005/36/EC), I, as Minister for Health, am the competent authority for several health and social care professions. This includes those with clinical, counselling or educational psychology qualifications who wish to practise their profession in the publicly funded health sector in Ireland. The Department of Health, through the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the EU Professional Qualifications Directive (Directive 2005/36/EC), I, as Minister for Health, am the competent authority for several health and social care professions. This includes those with clinical, counselling or educational psychology qualifications who wish to practise their profession in the publicly funded health sector in Ireland. The Department of Health, through the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the National Ambulance Service to consider, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (4 Jul 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: 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 years since 2021. The Programme for Government also...