Results 39,821-39,840 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in respect of the HSE and the Section 38 organisations under their aegis. Responses from each of the Non Commercial State Agencies under the aegis of my Department will be collected, collated and a response will issue to the Deputy with that material by way of a separate letter shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Sep 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 (21 Sep 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 Facilities (21 Sep 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: Medical Cards (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: It is understood in regard to hidden health costs that the Deputy is referring to instances of GPs charging medical card holders for certain services, namely obtaining certain documents and for blood tests. GP services are provided free of charge to people who hold a medical card or GP visit card. Under the terms of the current GMS contract, GPs are required to provide eligible patients...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The practice of dentistry is underpinned by a range of legislation, of which the Dentists Act 1985 is only one. Currently five separate state and regulatory agencies (Health Information and Quality Authority, Health Service Executive, Health and Safety Authority, Environmental Protection Agency and Local Authorities) have a regulatory interest and oversight of dental practices, primarily for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together. The practice of dentistry is underpinned by a range of legislation, of which the Dentists Act 1985 is only one. Currently five separate state and regulatory agencies (Health Information and Quality Authority, Health Service Executive, Health and Safety Authority, Environmental Protection Agency and Local Authorities) have a regulatory...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Sep 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: Dental Services (21 Sep 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: Dental Services (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: While I am aware that the Dentists Act 1985 needs to be updated to align with other healthcare profession regulatory legislation, the Act was amended by the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act 2020, which was signed into law in October 2020. In the context of the wider need to update dental legislation, the Department of Health is committed to reviewing the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Sep 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Since May 1st 2022, there has been additional prevention treatments included and a 40-60% increase in fees across most treatment items. This has had a positive effect: from January to July this year, 131,626 additional treatments have been provided under the Scheme, with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Sep 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: Dental Services (21 Sep 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 (21 Sep 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 (21 Sep 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 Aids and Appliances (21 Sep 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 (21 Sep 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 Cards (21 Sep 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.