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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 790, 791, 792, 793, 796 and 797 together. As this is an operational matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for their attention and direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Medical Device Regulator in Ireland my officials reached out to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to see if they were aware of any incidents with regard to halo gravity traction chairs or beds in use at CHI. Medical devices which are appropriately CE marked may be freely placed on the European market without further national authorisation. The HPRA does not maintain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I requested HIQA to carry out an independent review at Children's Health Ireland focused on the end-to end processes around the use of the non-CE spring implants during spinal surgery in Temple Street. I also requested HIQA to examine the controls, oversight processes and governance within CHI on the use of surgical implants / implantable medical devices. The review is well advanced, and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has contacted the RCSI Hospital Group and I understand they have contacted you directly and provided an update that Cavan & Monaghan Hospital provides both consultant-led and clinical nurse specialist-led clinics. Cavan General Hospital operates two full-day dermatology clinics each month, while Monaghan Hospital holds three clinics per week. There was an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 801, 802, 803 and 808 together. I received Cabinet approval on 10 September to draft a Bill which will further regulate nicotine inhaling products, including a complete ban on disposable vapes and a restriction on flavours. The proposal for a Bill will now begin drafting stage. The draft legislation will then require notification at EU level under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 804 and 805 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides optical services free of charge to pre-school children and national school children referred from child health service and school health service examinations who are discovered to have sight problems. These children are referred to the appropriate consultant for treatment. In such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I requested HIQA to carry out a review into the use of surgical implants and medical devices at Children's Health Ireland. This independent review was to focus on the end-to end processes around the use of the non-CE spring implants during spinal surgery in Temple Street, as well as wider issues in relation to the controls, oversight processes and governance within CHI on the use of surgical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The review referenced by the Deputy is an internal CHI review, and I can make no further comment at this time as it is a matter for CHI.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The overall direction for enhancing and providing for critical care capacity is set out in the Strategic Plan for Critical Care which was noted by Government in 2020. €78.2m has been provided under Phase 1 of the Strategic Plan to address the capacity requirements in critical care. Under Phase 1, it is aimed to bring critical care capacity to 352 beds, an increase of 94 beds over...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Sep 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: Medicinal Products (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the procurement of medicines the Department of Health does not have a role in the procurement of any medicine under the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU. The directive applies to the procurement of medicines using public funds. It outlines the rules for competitive tendering, transparency, and equal treatment of all suppliers. These guidelines must be followed when...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency 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 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Medical Card provision is primarily based on financial assessment. In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE, which assesses each application on a qualifying financial threshold. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards based on having a particular disease or illness was previously examined in 2014 by the HSE Expert...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.