Results 8,341-8,360 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly

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

Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that my Office made contact with the office of the CEO of Beaumont Hospital and the hospital subsequently issued a statement that, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the study opt-out period and associated publicity campaign is extended from June 12th, to September 14th.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have no plans to introduce a scheme of the type described. 

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have no plans to start publishing data in the manner requested by the Deputy at this time. As the numbers of confirmed cases is low, and while it remains so, it is possible that publishing data as cases arise in the manner described could potentially lead to identification of individual patients and to raise concerns relating to patient confidentiality.  A robust and real-time process...

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to scoliosis services is a key commitment of government. In recent years there has been increased investment in paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis services, which has improved access to surgery and outpatient appointments. In 2018 Children’s Health Ireland (CHI; previously the Children’s Hospital Group) was provided with an additional €9 million in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to scoliosis services is a key commitment of government. In recent years there has been increased investment in paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis services, which has improved access to surgery and outpatient appointments. In 2018 Children’s Health Ireland (CHI; previously the Children’s Hospital Group) was provided with an additional €9 million in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to scoliosis services is a key commitment of government. In recent years there has been increased investment in paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis services, which has improved access to surgery and outpatient appointments. In 2018 Children’s Health Ireland (CHI; previously the Children’s Hospital Group) was provided with an additional €9 million in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive has advised that there are a number of capital developments both in progress or under consideration for delivery at Mayo University Hospital. The following is a brief summary of the status of these projects.  Electrical Upgrade Works at Mayo University Hospital- A Design Team was appointed for the project in May 2019 and the design of the electrical and...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I am advised by the HSE Estates that a proposal is being developed for the expansion and reconfiguration of the Emergency Department in Mayo University Hospital, with the Medical Assessment Unit possibly relocating to first floor level.  This proposal is at an early stage with the scope of any development to be finalised in advance of its further consideration for approval before...

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

Stephen Donnelly: One of CORU’s key functions as our Regulator of Health and Social Care Professionals is to assess education courses and provide assurance to the public that graduates of those courses meet the minimum regulatory standards and are safe to practise. Each registration board at CORU has set a minimum hours' practice placement requirement for a student to meet the standards of...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

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: Sports Events (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, on 25 June 2020, the Taoiseach, on behalf of the Government, confirmed that it is safe for Ireland to proceed to Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Business and Society from Monday, 29 June 2020. Under Phase 3 and from 29 June 2020, the measures and public health advice that are in place are described at .   The Deputy may also wish to note that during...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have been advised by the HSE that exhumations are carried out under licence granted under Section 46 of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act, 1948 (as amended by the Local Government Act 1994) or pursuant to an order of the Minister for Justice under section 15 of the Coroners (Amendment) Act 1927. The policy and legislation regarding exhumations is not a matter for my...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The national mental health policy, A Vision for Change, ended its ten-year term in 2016, having been the cornerstone of mental health policy in Ireland since its publication in 2006. The Department of Health led the review of this policy, with a view to the development of a successor document which would continue the process of modernising mental health services and effectively promoting...

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

Stephen Donnelly: My Department and the HSE have ensured that there has been a continued focus on meeting the needs of people living with dementia throughout the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Through the Dementia Understand Together Campaign, led by the HSE and working with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI), a range of initiatives and resources have been developed, to ensure that people...

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.