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Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Before I speak on the Bill, I wish to say what a great honour it is to be here in the Seanad. I am sorry that we are all moonlighting in the Dáil Chamber but I am very much looking forward to stepping into the hallowed grounds of Ireland's Upper House at some point. It is a huge honour and privilege to hold the office and to be here with Senators today to debate this Bill. Thank you...

Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I will give my concluding speech but I have taken pages of notes from which I will try to pull some of the big themes, if the Cathaoirleach agrees.

Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Excellent. I thank the Senators for their valuable contributions. I have taken many notes, as have my officials. It has been a thoughtful and important debate, both on the Bill before us and on the issues surrounding the Bill. The Senators' keen support and observations are very helpful, and we will keep them in mind. As Senator Higgins said, it would have been nice to have had input...

Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: ---- is to continue to expand that. I thank Members for their support for the Bill and what it is trying to do. I have taken a lot of notes and I apologise in advance as inevitably, I will not be able to speak to all the points raised. Some were local. Myself or the team will revert to Senators with updates. Regarding Covid, public health officials have been increasingly worried over...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020 was published on 1 July.  This Bill provides, amongst other things, for the necessary legislative amendments to increase the weekly gross medical card income limits for those aged 70 and over to €550 per week for a single person (currently €500 per week) and to €1,050 for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I will assume that the Deputy’s question is referring to Regulations made in accordance with amendments made to the Health Act 1947 by the Health (Preservation and Protection and Other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020, which was signed into law by the President on the 20th of March 2020 following its passage through the Dáil and the Seanad. I note the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Workers Recruitment (28 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (28 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Aftercare Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that the Deputy has provided a clarification that this matter relates to care of foster children.  Matters relating to children fall within the remit of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I refer the Deputy to the answer given to Parliamentary Question 7093/20 of 27 May 2020. I can confirm that the position as outlined remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 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 Waiting Lists (28 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 Facilities (28 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: Hospital Facilities (28 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: Hospital Staff (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy concerning this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The average daily running cost of a hospital bed includes clinical staffing, theatres, laboratories, non-clinical staffing and cleaning, maintenance and other running costs. The cost includes critical care and ward beds but they are not separately identifiable. The fully absorbed cost, includes treatment and care costs (such as diagnostics and theatres) as well as the running costs such as...