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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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: Drugs Payment Scheme (20 Oct 2020)

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: Medical Internships (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: HSE recruitment from December to August has provided an additional 4,888 healthcare WTE. A further 4,986 WTE are anticipated to be retained by the end of 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 5,864 healthcare WTE shall be retained in 2021. This is further to the 9,874 WTE expected to be in place by the end of 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is envisioned that the new hires in 2021 will be hired on permanent HSE contracts. Agency staff may be used temporarily to fill shortages, but we aim to ultimately have these positions filled on a permanent basis.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: For the staffing increase in 2021, the aim is that the entirety of the positions announced will be recruited through HSE contracts. It is recognised that there may be logistical issues in recruiting and placing these staff in the timeframe needed, and that agency staff may be needed to fill the gaps until permanent employees are in position. However, the Department of Health is working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The occupational breakdown will be designed to meet the needs of the various initiatives and strategies of the health service in 2020 and 2021. The full breakdown of staff across categories and grades will be decided in the coming weeks between the Department and the HSE when developing the National Service Plan.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is very detailed and seeks an extensive level of data and may take some time to compile, if available. As the information sought relates to  operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is very detailed and seeks an extensive level of data and may take some time to compile, if available. As the information sought relates to  operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is very detailed and seeks an extensive level of data and may take some time to compile, if available. As the information sought relates to  operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

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: HSE National Service Plan (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Work is already underway between my Department and the HSE on the National Service Plan 2021. The Legislation (Health Act 2004 as amended) outlines the timeframes that must be adhered to in the publication of the Plan. This outlines that my Department must write to the Health Service Executive to notify it of its allocation for 2021 not later than 21 days after the publication by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Department Officials are currently examining the circumstances for re-opening of the Student Nurse (Temporary HCA) initiative that was in place earlier this year. This initiative was put in place as an initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on nursing education and demands on our health service. When in operation, this initiative gave 1st, 2ndand 3rdyear nursing students...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Relations (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At the recent annual INMO conference held on 9thof October 2020, I outlined my approach to revising the current Student Nurse Allowances and the possibility of re-opening the Student Nurse (Temporary HCA) initiative. Since then, officials from my Department have engaged with the Trade Unions (INMO, PNA and SIPTU) on this matter, outlining the approach that is being taken in the immediate and...