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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Mar 2024)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: In the public health sector, a temporary Special Scheme has been in place since July 2022 to provide special leave with pay for eligible staff in respect of Long Covid. This Special Scheme has been extended a number of times, however it will conclude as planned on 31st March 2024 and no further extensions will be granted. Employees impacted by the conclusion of the Special Scheme will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Mar 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: Hospital Services (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Cardiac Services (NRCS) was established by the then Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, in late 2017. The NRCS commenced in January 2018 and was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic impacted on the progress of the Review during 2020 and into 2021 due to the clinical and service commitments of steering group members and the Chair of the Review played a key...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of adult Specialist Cardiac Services (NRCS) commenced in January 2018 under the Chairmanship of Professor Phillip Nolan and a Steering Group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives. The aim of the Cardiac Services Review is to recommend configuration for a national adult...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provide an extensive range of aids and appliances to individuals living with a wide variety of different medical conditions. These support individuals to continue living within their communities and to enjoy a greater quality of life than would otherwise be the case. The Community Funded Schemes (CFS) is the collective name for the provision of these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 Mar 2024)

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: Health Services (5 Mar 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 Staff (5 Mar 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: Hospital Admissions (5 Mar 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 (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that Parkinson’s Ireland (PI) has made an application for new funding under section 39 Grant Aid and Service Arrangement process to the HSE and I wish to confirm that the Department of Health does not have a role in relation to PI’s funding application. The HSE has confirmed that its Disability Services are the point of contact for such funding proposals and that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: My department funds health research through the Health Research Board (HRB), the largest funder of health research in the state. HRB funding schemes are run as open, competitive calls and all eligible applications are internationally peer-reviewed by experts in the field. The HRB does not ring-fence funding for specific conditions. Therefore, applications in any topic area, including youth...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 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 Appointments Status (5 Mar 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 (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, the HSE has identified the need to develop an updated and integrated Model of Care for transgender services, informed by the best evidence-based clinical care for individuals who express gender incongruence or dysphoria. As an initial step, the HSE advertised for the post of Clinical Lead for Transgender Services, who will lead the team to develop the Model of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 676 and 677 together. This is a service matter and I have referred this to the HSE for a direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The cost of private healthcare services is set by the health professionals and healthcare companies themselves and usually reflects the full economic cost of the service. In terms of the public service, the deputy may be aware that the HSE has identified the need to develop an updated and integrated Model of Care for transgender services, informed by the best evidence-based clinical care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (5 Mar 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter. 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,...