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- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE publishes its Performance Profile and Management Data Reports covering activity across the public health system, including acute hospitals, on a quarterly basis.I understand that the HSE expects to publish its Quarter 1 2023 reports shortly, with reports for Quarter 2 to follow afterwards.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Recruitment across the HSE has been very strong in 2023. The HSE workforce is at its highest ever which is good news for both the public and the health sector staff throughout the country and reflects an expanding health service. The Government funded the HSE to recruit 6010 new posts (net) in 2023 to support the development of services. The HSE has reached that target before the end of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Nov 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 Appointments Status (28 Nov 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: Primary Care Centres (28 Nov 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. The Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6thOctober. As a consequence of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Nov 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
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (28 Nov 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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (28 Nov 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 (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that this is a matter for the Department of Finance.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an administrative 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
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: 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, and other relevant stakeholders to develop the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 . This Bill designates Safe Access Zones of 100 meters from an entrance or exit to the land and buildings...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 644 and 645 together. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters we have referred it to the HSE for answer.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (28 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Nov 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
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Nov 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
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Nov 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
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (28 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (28 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform provide the secretariat for the Health Budget Oversight Group, and are responsible for publishing minutes of the group's meetings.