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Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Senators for submitting the first four amendments in this grouping. With regard to amendment No. 9, which proposes to increase the length of time that a prospective surrogate mother in a domestic arrangement has to have been resident in the State from two years to five years, the residency requirement of two years was included to act as a safeguard against trafficking and to...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Senator. As stated, AHR treatment is generally available at 18. The age limit for surrogacy was set at 21 to reflect the additional complexities and issues that can arise. We were also cognisant of the need to allow enough time for intending parents to be able to demonstrate that they require surrogacy to start a family. The proposal is to move the age to 25. I do not believe...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I will speak to Senator Seery Kearney's amendments Nos. 49 and 53. I reiterate the position laid out on Second Stage in this Chamber last week, which is that the current policy intent of the Bill is that a court and a judge will have the discretion to waive the residency requirement for retrospective applications. For future applications that will not be the case for the pre-order that has...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I do not see any reason that we would.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to say three things. First, the Cathaoirleach and I were elected to Dáil Éireann on the same day in 2011. I have sat through and participated in many debates in the Dáil and in the Seanad, as has he. Some of those debates have been very difficult and some have been very divisive. Never until now have I seen a Member of Dáil Éireann or Seanad Éireann...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I want to say directly to Senator Mullen that in 13 years I have never seen visitors to Dáil Éireann or Seanad Éireann mocked by a Member of the Oireachtas. I put it to him that he is an absolute disgrace for doing that today.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Second, Senator Mullen, without any irony, is setting himself up today as a defender of women’s rights. He is no champion of women’s rights. He has sought for years to control women. He has sought to control them through the Constitution, he has sought to control them through legislation, and he sought to control them through dogma. He has an obsession with controlling their...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: This debate is wandering all over the place at this point.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The debate is just wandering aimlessly. The Senator is filibustering.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I have been listening. I do not want that. I want you to stop talking nonsense.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a wide range of medical and surgical aids and appliances free of charge to eligible people (such as those with medical cards or those on the Long-Term Illness scheme) following assessment by a relevant health professional. These are provided through community services known as Community Funded Schemes and play a key role in assisting and supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (20 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (20 Jun 2024)

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 Appointments Status (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Diabetes is a complex condition that can require management across the entire spectrum of healthcare delivery, including self-management support as well as care delivered through general practice, community specialist care and hospital inpatient specialist care. The HSE has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community drug schemes, in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 Jun 2024)

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: Health Services (20 Jun 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: Home Help Service (20 Jun 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: Dental Services (20 Jun 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually and on demand include an examination including preventative elements, two fillings, extractions, and a scale and polish. More complex care, such as dentures, additional fillings and a broader range of treatments for patients with additional...