Results 47,821-47,840 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The development of the regulations is ongoing. It is my intention to have draft regulations finalised for submission at EU level by year end.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (18 Sep 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 Procedures (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I deal primarily with legislation and governance issues and the Health Service Executive (HSE), under the Health Act 2004, is required to manage and deliver health and personal social services. As Minister for Health, I am not in a position to make comment on individual cases and I have no role in the clinical decision-making process.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (18 Sep 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 Facilities (18 Sep 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (18 Sep 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 Staff (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department has a policy on the use of Generative AI written in line with advice and guidance issued by Government and the National Cyber Security Centre. All ICT related policies are available to all staff. For security reasons, it would not be appropriate to disclose details of the policy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has not implemented AI systems yet but recognises the possibilities offered by AI and, in particular, generative AI. It is currently developing its own policy for the potential use of generative AI in a safe and controlled manner. The policy is based on recommendations from the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold contracts with the HSE for the provision of health services to patients on its behalf and without charge. The HMD-Form 1 is required for the applying for Social Housing Support due to a disability or on medical grounds. Please note that this form can be completed by a range of medical professions, including doctors and nurses, as well as...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Sep 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: Care Services (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Family carers are key enablers for Government policy to support people to live with dignity and independence in homes and communities of their choosing for as long as possible by providing vital care to some of our most vulnerable citizens. The essential role that family carers play in the provision of care in Ireland is fully recognised and appreciated by me and my Department. Every day,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 673 and 676 together. Family carers are key enablers of Government policy to support people to live with dignity and independence in homes and communities of their choosing for as long as possible by providing vital care to some of our most vulnerable citizens. The essential role that family carers play in the provision of care in Ireland is fully recognised...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Carer’s Support Grant is an annual payment made to carers who get Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA). It can also be paid to certain other carers providing full-time care. Since 1 September 2018 all those in receipt of either a full or half-rate Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit are automatically eligible for a GP visit card (GPVC). This...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Sep 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: Disability Services (18 Sep 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 (18 Sep 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 (18 Sep 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Sep 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 Waiting Lists (18 Sep 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.