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Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Management Programme (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In line with the terms of the 2019 GP Agreement, the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme which commenced at the end of January 2020 is to be rolled out on a phased basis to adult GMS and GP visit card patients over a 4-year period, starting with those aged 75 years and over. The programme will be extended to eligible patients aged 65 – 74 years from 2021 and to those aged 45...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Complaints Procedures (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department issued policy direction in relation to the application of the pay adjustments under the Public Service Pay and Pension Act 2017 on the 17 December 2019 to the totality of the public health sector via Department of Health circular 16/2019. In relation to the operational application of these adjustments, I have asked the HSE (whose circular is 037/2019) to respond directly to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Allowances (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have requested the HSE respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that construction work on the new children’s hospital stopped on 31 March 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. I understand that since the commencement of the easing of restrictions on 18 of May, the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has been engaging with the main contractor in relation to the earliest possible reopening of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has worked with Pieta House to ensure continued provision of its key services during and after Covid-19. The HSE has committed to provide cash flow support on a monthly basis, to begin when the Government payment schemes have ceased, with the position to be reviewed after each quarter. The provision of supplementary resources to Pieta House is linked to Action 4 in the National Action...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Following a review, the HSE introduced a new system for the reimbursement of the lidocaine 5% medicated plaster (Versatis), which is licensed only for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (30 Jun 2020)

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: Dental Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. Fees paid to dentists under the DTSS are set out in the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to Registered Dentists) Regulations 2009 and the Health Professionals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This is a matter for the HSE therefore I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (30 Jun 2020)

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: Cancer Services (30 Jun 2020)

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: Disability Services Provision (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...