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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I am referring the question to the HSE for a direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 and 629 together. The development of a national diabetes registry remains a priority. The National Diabetes Registry Demonstrator Project, funded through Sláintecare, was paused as key HSE staff were redeployed onto urgent on-going COVID-19 work. Following substantial increases in investment in eHealth, the national diabetes registry is now being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 May 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: Disease Management (31 May 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 (31 May 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: Industrial Relations (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism and commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country. Their drive and dedication have been key components in our managing of the pandemic. I acknowledge the MLSA’s claim for pay parity between medical scientists and clinical biochemists. As you are aware, the current public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Last year saw a number of new initiatives at Monaghan General Hospital, including: - 18 new stepdown beds; - a second endoscopy room; - centralisation of Haemochromatosis Services for patients in the Cavan Monaghan Hospital Catchment area; and - provision of a 3rd Ultrasound. The RCSI Hospital Group advises that there are no plans to expand the Minor Injury Unit at Monaghan General...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (31 May 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: Hospital Staff (31 May 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: Hospital Staff (31 May 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: Industrial Relations (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism and commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country. Their drive and dedication have been key components in our managing of the pandemic. I acknowledge the MLSA’s claim for pay parity between medical scientists and clinical biochemists. As you are aware, the current public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 647 and 646 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: New development funding of €20 million was provided for implementation of the National Cancer Strategy in 2021 and again in 2022. Some of this funding was allocated to develop an Acute Oncology Nursing Service in each of the 26 hospitals providing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). This nurse-led service has resulted in cancer patients who are experiencing a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Serious adverse events in maternity care have a devastating impact on the families concerned. It is vital that our health services take steps to ensure serious adverse events in maternity care are appropriately reviewed and responded to at a national level. The HSE's Incident Management Framework was launched in 2018 and updated in 2020. The HSE’s Incident Management Framework is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 May 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 (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: COVID-19 is a new disease so information on its features, incidence and course are still emerging. My Department, and the HSE, continue to review new evidence, research and data on all aspects of COVID-19, including long-COVID, as it emerges to ensure care is in place for all who need it. My Department plays a leading role in public health and medical research in Ireland. The Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 May 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 (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. My Department's understanding is that retired staff are re-employed in circumstances where it is necessary to do so to support service provision, typically in circumstances where it would not be possible otherwise to fill a post.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Galway University Hospital interim emergency department, including additional resuscitation spaces, support accommodation, and improved infection prevention and control measures, is currently under construction using a rapid build solution. The critical services are expected to be completed by end of June 2022. The proposal for a new Emergency Department (ED) and Women &...