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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (14 Jul 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. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (14 Jul 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. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (14 Jul 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: Speech and Language Therapy (14 Jul 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: Mental Health Services (14 Jul 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: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: On 8 July, the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK published its report into sodium valproate and two other medical interventions. I have asked officials in my Department, as well as in the HSE and the Health Products Regulatory Authority, to consider the findings of this report and provide me with comprehensive briefing before I consider the next steps in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Authority of Ireland (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is the competent authority with overall responsibility for the enforcement of food safety legislation in Ireland. Responsibility for enforcement of food legislation is managed through service contracts between the FSAI and a number of competent authorities, also known as ‘Official Agencies’. These official agencies include the Health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (14 Jul 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. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to pause most elective scheduled care activity with effect from the end March 2020. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19 related activity and time-critical essential work. This decision was in line with the advice issued by National Public Health Emergency Team...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: There has been a growing demand for unscheduled care in recent years, with a significant increase in the number of patients attending our emergency departments. According to the ED PET database, over 1.3 million patients (1,352,256) attended at emergency departments in 2019, up 3% on the previous year (1,308,430).The 2020 year to date figures are subject to validation. Attendances at ED up to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by officials in my Department and will be provided to the Deputy directly as soon as it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Expenditure (14 Jul 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: HSE Agency Staff (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Funding (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Palliative care, especially at end of life, plays an important role in the care of people with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. More than ever, attention is paid to not just physical pain, but to psychosocial and spiritual issues too. Palliative care also offers emotional support to both the patient and their families, addressing the fears they may have and giving comfort when necessary....