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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: HSE officials advise that payment of the pandemic recognition payment to eligible HSE and Section 38 staff is currently in progress, with some cohorts having received the payment and the remainder being processed through local payroll.  Regarding eligible employees of other organisations covered by the Government decision, my Department shall shortly arrange publication of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (25 May 2022)

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: Hospital Overcrowding (25 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 (25 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.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Both he and Deputy Cahill have raised it with me. Some weeks back, there was a short-term issue. We engaged with the HSE and, to its credit, it responded very quickly. I thank the Deputy for acknowledging that the service was provided. The development in question is of concern to me and of considerable concern to the local community. We are...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I agree entirely with the Deputy's sentiment. We need this scheme. There have been multiple reports on it. It is being worked on. Unfortunately, it was delayed somewhat by Covid. I know the Deputy will appreciate that many of the resources of the Department and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor had to be diverted to requirements arising due to Covid. It is being looked at. We...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: What we want is very clear. We want all sides to engage in the established dispute resolution mechanisms. The Public Sector Agreement Group, PSAG, was used twice, as the Deputy will be aware. The recommendation for PSAG under Building Momentum was that all sides would revert to the WRC, critically without industrial action. We are all aware that it is causing very significant disruption...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: -----resolution cannot be found at the WRC, we would like to see a move to the Labour Court for the issue to be resolved.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The issue is very much of concern for the 35 children involved and their families. I am engaging with the Department and the HSE on this. As the Deputy will be aware, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement on medicines under the community drug scheme and for administration of this scheme. Reimbursement is for the licensed indications which have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Communications (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 and 612 together. My Department implements all circulars as applicable to its role. Circulars covering all Government Departments are available to be viewed on the website. I have established an external review relating to the specific matter raised by the Deputy which is ongoing and will report to me in June.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 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 may be aware, the current public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (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. The Minister for Health has no role in these decisions.   The HSE has advised that Alirocumab (Praluent®) is available for reimbursement under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 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 (24 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 may be aware, the current public pay...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 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 (24 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: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is seeking information regarding operational matters of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) I have referred her question to the NMBI to respond directly to her.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures (24 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has policies and procedures in place for handling protected disclosures in line with the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act. Protected Disclosures received by the Minister for agencies under the aegis of the Department of Health are outlined in the table below excluding disclosures that were deemed not to be protected disclosures for the Department as defined...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2022)

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