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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I went to school right on the Irish Sea in Greystones and high radioactive levels from Sellafield were being recorded when I was a teenager. It is a matter that is close to my heart. I will raise it with the Tánaiste and ask him to engage with the UK on it in light of the report cited by Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for his question. This is a matter that we need to focus on in the context of the all-island situation and the diaspora as well. At the moment we are focusing on several constitutional amendments at it is. One is on care and replaces very outdated language in our Constitution and the other is related to the programme for Government commitment on housing. The Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge Deputy McAuliffe's ongoing advocacy, work and engagement with me and the Department on getting this primary care centre built. It is a priority to which I and the Government are fully committed. We need to see the planning happen in the coming weeks. The latest report we have is that the deadline for submission is this quarter so there are only a few weeks left. The Deputy...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I join the Deputy in commending the vital work the task force does. As the Deputy will be aware, there is increased investment in drug and alcohol programmes and support services. We need to go a lot further but we are increasing the services year on year. If the Deputy does not mind, I will revert to him regarding that particular post. My hope, especially as regards a replacement post...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I fully accept that.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Undoubtedly, it will be a source of concern for farmers throughout the country. I will relay in detail his question to the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, and ask him to engage with Revenue on exactly this issue.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: With regard to the exact numbers for Galway, I will ask the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, to revert to the Deputy. I acknowledge, as the Government most certainly acknowledges, the pressures on those looking to buy their first home and those looking to rent, be it in Galway, in my constituency of Wicklow and many other places. However, the solution to this, as we all know, ultimately is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I will ask the Minister to revert specifically to the Deputy on figures for Galway.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: These projects are so important for local communities. Everyone wants to see the next stage progressed, which in this case is the proceeding to tender. I will certainly raise this directly with the Minister, Deputy Foley, and ask her to revert to the Deputy on it.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have a long, detailed answer for the Deputy, which I will ask to be forwarded to him. The very short answer in the time we have is that payments will commence on 18 December, with two thirds of all the ACRES general participants in the final stages of being processed for payment before the end of the year. There is more detail, which I will ask to be sent to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge Deputy Moynihan's ongoing advocacy for having these centres opened in Cork. With regard to the Millstreet and Kanturk community nursing units and Mallow General Hospital, I will ask the Department to revert to the Deputy with a detailed response on when we will have them up and running.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to an operational matter of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), I have referred the question to the NMBI for its attention and direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to an operational matter of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), I have referred the question to the NMBI for its attention and direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratiaCOVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Eligibility criteria for the payment were set following a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 to 311, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to an operational matter of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), I have referred the question to the NMBI for its attention and direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Motor travel rates are set centrally by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) for all employees across all civil and public sectors.The current DPENDPR circular in respect of rates applicable was introduced in the health sector via attached Circular 5/2022. Changes in respect of these rates are a matter for my colleague Minister Donohoe.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Dec 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: Regulatory Bodies (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Health and Social Care Professionals Council and Registration Boards, collectively known as CORU, are responsible for protecting the public by promoting high standards of professional conduct, education, training, and competence amongst the professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act (2005). Each profession designated under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 to 320, inclusive, together. As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.