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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (26 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 (26 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 (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The ICT environment supporting the provision of health services to the public in Ireland is the largest of its kind in the State, providing 24/7 services to over 70,000 end users across 2,000 interwoven systems and applications. Despite significant increases in funding since the formation of this Government in terms of ICT capital, revenue and staffing, there is still much to be done to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Progressing women’s health is a priority for myself and for this Government. We made a strong commitment to Promoting Women’s Health in the Programme for Government 2020 and are fully committed to the continued development and improvement of women’s health services and to working with women and girls to improve their health and experiences of healthcare across the whole...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 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: Medicinal Products (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In 2019, the Medical Council established an ‘Overprescribing Working Group’ to consider issues with overprescribing of controlled drugs within the healthcare system. The aim of the group was to create a forum for stakeholders to share knowledge, experience and ideas on how to address overprescribing of benzodiazepines, Z drugs and Pregabalin, and also to identify strategies to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Pregabalin is a prescription drug used to manage a number of long-term conditions, including epilepsy, neuropathic pain and generalised anxiety disorder. Under the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003 (SI 540/2003) it is a Schedule A product subject to prescription which may not be renewed. On its website HSE has advice on the appropriate prescribing of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 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 (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Since this situation first came to my attention officials in the Department of Health have worked with the Dental Council and relevant stakeholders to ensure that everything possible was done to resolve the concerns of patients affected. The normal course of events would be that orthodontic practices are wound down in an orderly fashion when necessary and for patients to continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Archives (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is currently finalising preparations for this year's record transfers. My Department will be engaging with the National Archives and anticipates that relevant records will be transferred in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (26 Sep 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Sep 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: Dental Services (26 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 (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 522 and 549 together. Medical Card provision is primarily based on financial assessment. In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE, which assesses each application on a qualifying financial threshold. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards based on having a particular disease or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deaths (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health does not produce estimates of excess mortality. However, the Department works closely with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) and other stakeholders to monitor estimates of excess mortality. Excess mortality refers to the number of deaths from all causes during a period of time above and beyond what we would have normally expected to see. A number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 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 (26 Sep 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: Medical Qualifications (26 Sep 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 Sep 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: Medical Cards (26 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.