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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: All children under the age of 6 are entitled to a GP visit card and therefore access to GP care without charges. Information on what services are available for children under 6 and how to apply for a under 6s GP visit card is available from the HSE website. Where a GMS patient experiences difficulty in finding a GP to accept him/her as a patient, the person concerned having unsuccessfully...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: All children under the age of 6 are entitled to a GP visit card and therefore access to GP care without charges. As of the 1st of May, 249,882 children under 6 years hold a GP visit card and a further 81,489 hold a medical card. Furthermore, 13,479 children under 6 years in Local Health Office (LHO) Kildare/West Wicklow hold a GP visit card and 3,304 hold a medical card. It is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The key performance indicators used to monitor improvements and deterioration in the performance of emergency departments and the compliance targets in this regard are set out in the HSE's National Service Plan (NSP) 2022 (see table below). NSP 2022 Indicator - Emergency Care and Patient Experience Time Target 2022 % of all attendees at ED who are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

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: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health does not directly fund any non-statutory agencies. Under Section 38 and Section 39 of the 1970 Health Act funding is provided by the Health Service Executive. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jun 2022)

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: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health does not directly fund any non-statutory agencies . Under Section 38 and Section 39 of the 1970 Health Act funding is provided by the Health Service Executive. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is vital that we provide the best, holistic response to ensure the safety of, and provide support to, Ukrainian people arriving in Ireland as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.  It is a priority for the Department and the HSE to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are provided with appropriate health and social care services.  The Senior Officials Group(SOG) meets...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (2 Jun 2022)

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: Health Services (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Capital Plan reiterates the government's commitment to investing in our health and social care services. Health capital funding available for Building and Infrastructure in 2022 is €1.02 billion, an increase of 4% on 2021. This investment will enable the HSE to progress projects in 2022 at National and Regional level, including government priority programmes and major capital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Radon Gas Levels (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has only one office, located at Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street, Dublin 2, a low risk area for radon.  The site was tested before occupation in 2018, and it confirmed the recorded levels as being significantly below the national reference level for workplaces.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Jun 2022)

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: Health Services Staff (2 Jun 2022)

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 (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 and 373 together. 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: National Maternity Hospital (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, on 17 May last, the Government approved the legal framework that will underpin the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to the St Vincent’s campus at Elm Park. In terms of next steps in relation to the legal framework documents, the Co-ordination Agreement between the three signatories – the HSE, the NMH and St Vincent's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, on 17 May last, the Government approved the legal framework that will underpin the relocation of the NMH to the St Vincent’s campus at Elm Park. In approving the legal framework, the Cabinet was satisfied that the framework achieves the State’s objectives and: - Ensures that all legally permissible services will be available in the new NMH - Prevents...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Public Spending Code (PSC) is designed to ensure that capital investment decisions are underpinned by a clear policy rationale, and that costs are well understood. In 2019, the PSC was updated and introduced a new project lifecycle, tightening the arrangements for project decision-making, and clarifying the roles of the parties involved including the responsibilities for Sponsoring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: On January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. The payment of €1,000 will not be subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The announcement also made provision for a pro-rata application of the payment. The measure will be ring fenced to staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.