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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of healthcare equipment, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (19 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 Appointments Status (19 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 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: Dental Services (19 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: Dental Services (19 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: Dental Services (19 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 Waiting Lists (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The documents attached, set out diagnostic waiting list data for Quarter 4 2021 and the latest available diagnostic waiting list data (Quarter 1 2022) for CT, MRI and Ultrasound. The HSE advises that, at present, further diagnostic scans (including cholangiopancreatography, electroencephalogram, angiogram, and bone scan), are not yet captured as part of this project. The HSE advises that a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Discussions are ongoing between my Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in preparation for the upcoming transfer. My officials are examining the entire Vote to ensure all funding appropriate to Specialist Community Based Disability services is captured. There has been significant progress in identifying the relevant funding, though some of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. To recognise their unique role during the pandemic, the Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers. Eligibility guidelines for this payment, as applies in HSE and Section 38 organisations, were published by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 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 (19 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: Hospital Staff (19 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 (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) is the statutory regulator charged with recognition and registration of individuals as pharmacists in Ireland. Anyone wishing to practise as a pharmacist in Ireland must first register with the PSI, and the individual must satisfy the regulatory criteria defined in statute for such recognition/registration in the interest of maintaining the safety...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: There was no cost during the specified period in relation to my Department's old HQ in Hawkins House. In respect of Miesian Plaza, my Department is a sub-tenant of OPW, who are the tenant of the Landlord. Any costs in this regard are not a matter for my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Out of the funding allocated to the HSE for 2021, €765.043m was allocated to Cork/Kerry (CHO4) Community Healthcare in 2021. I am advised that outturn data for CHO4 per the draft Dec 2021 HSE reports shows that 2021 expenditure in CHO4 totalled €777.141m Finally, HSE drawdowns from the Health Vote are not itemised at CHO level.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 May 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The subheads of the Health Vote which pertain to HSE expenditure are not itemised down to the level of individual CHOs or Acute Hospital Groups. In overall terms a surrender of €394.2m, was effected from the Health Vote at the end of 2021 and returned to the Exchequer. Of this surrender €283.3m (€275.4m current and €7.9m capital) related to the Health Service...