Results 12,021-12,040 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (10 Nov 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: Nursing Staff (10 Nov 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: Health Screening Programmes (10 Nov 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: Hospital Facilities (10 Nov 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 the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Budget 2020 provided €20 million for the establishment of a ring-fenced Sláintecare Integration Fund to test new models of health service delivery. 122 projects were approved under the Fund. These projects, including the project referred to by the Deputy, are currently undergoing a mid-term review by the Sláintecare Programme Implementation Office to assess their progress....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: A package of supports for general practice is in place since March to ensure that regular essential general practice services and existing levels of out of hours services are maintained and to also allow GPs to assist in the national response to Covid-19. The arrangements to support GP out of hours during the current public health emergency have been enhanced and extended to 31st of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The support bubble or ‘social bubble’ was introduced to support those at risk of becoming isolated as we moved to Level 5 restrictions nationwide. Details on the operation of support bubbles are available on the gov.ie website. A person can form a support bubble with another household in the following scenarios: - if they are living alone with children under the age of 18 -...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this 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: Covid-19 Tests (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this 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: Cancer Services (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (10 Nov 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: Covid-19 Tests (10 Nov 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: General Practitioner Services (10 Nov 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: Prescriptions Charges (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Budget 2020 provided for a €0.50c reduction in prescription charges for all medical card holders. The charge will be reduced by €0.50c to €1 per item for the over 70s and by €0.50c to €1.50 for persons under 70. The maximum monthly charge would also be reduced to €10 and €15 respectively. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that these reductions...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: There have been almost 442,000 COVID-19 passenger locater forms filled in by passengers arriving into Ireland since the electronic passenger locator form was introduced on 26 August. The form is used to support an enhanced system of engagements with arriving passengers including the targeting of public health messages via SMS. The form is also used for the purpose of contact tracing. To date...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (10 Nov 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, my Department and the HSE have focused on meeting the needs of people living with dementia. The HSE has adapted its community services in order to provide a flexible response. The majority of the HSE’s Memory Technology Resource Rooms are now providing telephone/video assessment and consultation. Primary care team support is operating nationwide,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (10 Nov 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by Department officials and a deferred reply will be submitted within ten working days.