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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)
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: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises the essential role that family carers play in the provision of care in Ireland. Every day, family carers through their selfless hard work, knowledge and compassion enhance the quality of life of the most vulnerable in our society. As highlighted by the Family Carers Ireland Scorecard 2023, responsibility for improving the situation for family carers is overseen by a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The formalisation of data sharing arrangements was introduced by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, and was supplemented by the Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019, with the commencement of final sections of that Act coming into effect on 16th December 2022. A schedule of personal or person-specific data is therefore not available for the last 20...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (17 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme provides for the provision of medical and surgical services to persons with full eligibility under the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The GMS scheme operates under a choice of doctor principle, meaning that patients who hold a medical or GP visit card have the freedom to choose their GP, or move from one GP to another, provided the new GP is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for his query in relation to the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement (WHO CA+). The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that the global status quo in terms of pandemic preparedness and response is not adequate and requires revision. It also demonstrated the cross border nature of a pandemic and that States need to work collaboratively in managing their response to such...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Jan 2024)
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 Waiting Lists (17 Jan 2024)
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: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)
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: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)
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: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)
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 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: This PQ relates to operational matters and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. 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 processes. As a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (17 Jan 2024)
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 Equipment (17 Jan 2024)
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 Services (17 Jan 2024)
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: Primary Care Centres (17 Jan 2024)
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 to the Deputy directly, 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, 6 October. As a consequence...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Jan 2024)
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: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)
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.