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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 640 and 641 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In making a relevant reimbursement decision, the HSE is required under the Act to have regard to a number of criteria...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (3 Oct 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: Abortion Services (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 644, 645 and 646 together. I am committed to ensuring safe access to termination of pregnancy services. Officials from my Department have worked with the Office of the Attorney General, Tailte Éireann, and other relevant stakeholders to develop the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 . This Bill designates Safe...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Welfare Eligibility (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 conditions covered by the Scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 commenced in line with statutory and Government commitments in December 2021. The Review assessed the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation. As part of the first phase of the review, information and evidence on the operation of the Act was collected from a range of stakeholders. As part of this process the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Parliament (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In July 2022, the European Commission submitted the proposal for a Regulation on standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin (SoHO) intended for human application. Repealing Directives 2002/98/EC and 2004/23/EC, the proposal combines provisions on blood, tissues and cells in a broader legal framework covering and strengthening standards of quality and safety for all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in respect of this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Oct 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: Ambulance Service (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Regarding the case enclosed by the Deputy, I can confirm that the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) is liaising closely with both the family of the patient and the sports club concerned. I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly with any further pertinent information it may have in regard to the specific incident.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters it has been referred to the HSE for answer.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (3 Oct 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: General Practitioner Services (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold one or more contracts with the HSE for the provision of healthcare services without charge on behalf of the HSE. Under the GMS scheme, GPs are reimbursed by the HSE for services provided to all medical card and GP visit card holders on their panel through annual capitation payments for each patient as well as fee-per-item payments for certain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (3 Oct 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 (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, CORU is Ireland’s multi-profession health and social care regulator. CORU’s role is to protect the public by regulating the health and social care professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended), including setting the standards that health and social care professionals must meet to be eligible for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (3 Oct 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: Cancer Services (3 Oct 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: Cancer Services (3 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: A Government decision was made in October 2022 to approve the re-designation of four adult hospice organisations from section 39 status to section 38. The four hospices are: Galway Hospice, St. Francis Hospice Dublin, Milford Care Centre, and Marymount Hospice. The re-designation of section 39 service level agreements with the HSE to section 38 agreements is a necessary policy change....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Oct 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 Appointments Status (3 Oct 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...