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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2019 GP Agreement provides for an annual support grant for GP practices in urban areas of social deprivation. The grant may be used by practices to provide additional health services to patients based on identified patient needs. The urban social deprivation grant has an annual budget allocation of €2 million. As per the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) annual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: We have developed six specialist clinics nationwide, one in each maternity network, for women who require complex, specialist care. All six clinics are operational, in the National Maternity Hospital, Nenagh Hospital, the Rotunda, the Coombe, Galway and Cork. While the majority of women who seek support for their menopause can be effectively supported within primary care by their GP, a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (7 Nov 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: General Practitioner Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The nationwide GP Access to Community Diagnostics programme (GPACD), which began accepting referrals in January 2021, facilitates direct referral by General Practitioners to diagnostics services for their patients. This structured pathway for GPs to directly access diagnostic tests enables a greater level of care to be delivered in the community, supporting patient-centred care, early...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (7 Nov 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 (7 Nov 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: Community Care (7 Nov 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 (7 Nov 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: Cancer Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: In line with Recommendation 12 of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) developed and launched the National Model of Care for Psycho-Oncology Services for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (CAYA) with Cancer. This model of care focuses on supporting children and young adults, as well as their families, with the psychological impact of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provide an extensive range of aids and appliances under the Community Funded Schemes to individuals living with a wide variety of different medical conditions. An allowance toward the cost of post-mastectomy products and hair loss products following cancer related treatment has been provided in the past, but there has been variation in the provision across...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Maximising the quality of life of those living with and beyond cancer is one of the four pillars of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026. Recommendations in the current Strategy aim to further survivorship supports and services in cancer care in Ireland. This includes the establishment of psycho-oncology services, provision of treatment summary and care plans, and the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Since 2023 the implementation of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetic and Genomic Medicine in Ireland has been allocated €2.7 million annually. A 10% costing increase would amount to €270,000.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The roll out of the Ambulatory Gynaecology Model of Care commenced in 2020. There are currently 16 ambulatory gynaecology clinics in operation nationwide, and five more in development. The staffing model for ambulatory gynaecology clinics comprises consultant gynaecologists, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical specialist physiotherapists, nurses, administrators, and healthcare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Women's Health Action Plan and the National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026 call for a coordinated approach to support postnatal women and new babies in the community. The National Maternity Experience Survey has shown that improving postnatal care is a priority for women. Since 2022, significant investment has been directed into piloting and establishing a national network of Postnatal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: There is currently one specialist menopause clinic in each of the six maternity networks. The existing specialist menopause clinics have been operating with 1.7 Whole-Time Equivalents (WTEs) each. These comprise a team of 3-4 staff, made up of Consultants/Specialist GPs, Clinical Nurse Specialist /Clinical Midwife Specialist, and Grade IV Admin. The total full-year salary costs (including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, work is ongoing to design a model for a vaccine damage scheme and officials in my department are working through related policy matters including consideration of the potential costs of such a scheme. The development of such a model needs detailed consideration to ensure that it is appropriately designed. Once the model is developed, I will bring it to Cabinet...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Clinical Trials (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has invested more than €150 million over the last 15 years in clinical trials and research support services. This investment has resulted in the development of key clinical research infrastructure which is supporting the conduct of clinical trials across the country. The annual investment in clinical trial research would equate to around €10million per year, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 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: Departmental Data (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Section 39 and section 56 funded organisations are privately owned an run. The Department of Health has no sight of, or part in, the terms and conditions of staff in these organisations. As such, it is not feasible for the Department to cost.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to thank you for your question concerning the announcement of an Injury Unit (IU) in Carlow. The development of IU’s is a strategic initiative for this Government to assist with alleviating pressures in Emergency Departments. A National Injury Unit review was undertaken by a HSE Working Group in 2023. The recommendations from this review were: to expand all existing...