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- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 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: Medicinal Products (17 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: 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 including clinical efficacy, the health needs of the public,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 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: Medicinal Products (17 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (17 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: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Urgent and Emergency Care pressures are no longer just experienced during winter periods and levels of high daily presentations and congestion are now being experienced throughout the year. While significant investment has been driven through Winter Planning and National Service Plans over the past three years, a new approach to Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) planning in now required in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (17 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 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: Hospital Procedures (17 Oct 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 Facilities (17 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government’s €22.5bn health budget for 2024 will facilitate the continued delivery and expansion of quality, affordable healthcare services. This includes provision for the opening and staffing of six new Surgical Hubs across the country. Based on this allocation, the HSE will now work with hospital groups to progress the new Surgical Hubs in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (17 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: Hospital Procedures (17 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: Hospital Procedures (17 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 (17 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: Industrial Disputes (17 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Officials from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with support from the Department of Health, the HSE and Tusla attended a number of engagements with trade unions under the auspices of the WRC over recent months. That process culminated in an offer being made to unions. The offer was in line with those accepted by community and voluntary staff in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 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 Staff (17 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: Hospital Staff (17 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, I launched the Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing and Skill Mix in Adult Emergency Care settings in 2022. This uses a systematic approach, namely the Nursing Hours per Patient Presentation (NHpPP), to determine safe nurse staffing requirements; the adjustment of skill mix to ensure that care is delivered by 85% Registered Nurses and 15% Health Care Assistants. This...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (17 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer PQs due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible