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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (10 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that hospitals that charge parking fees are very cognisant of the financial implications of parking costs for patients and their families, particularly for those with long-term illnesses. Consequently, some hospitals have introduced a maximum daily fixed parking charge and reduced rate parking for long-term patients and visitors for whom the payment of the full rate...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: International Agreements (10 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: On 1 December 2021, the members of the World Health Organisation reached consensus to begin the process to negotiate a convention, agreement or other international instrument to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Put simply, the aim of such an instrument is to protect public health and to help save lives in the event of future pandemics. An Intergovernmental...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (10 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to delivering a humanitarian response to welcome people fleeing the war in Ukraine and seeking protection in Ireland as part of the EU response and such it is providing the necessary supports to those who have arrived here, as well as the large numbers of further people expected to arrive. It is a priority for the Department and the HSE to ensure that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (10 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 (10 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 Transfers (10 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: General Practitioner Services (10 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: General practitioners are private practitioners and as such the responsibility for the management of practice medical records rests with the GP concerned. GPs are required to ensure all personal data is processed in line with the General Data Protection Regulation principles and best practices. The Irish College of General Practitioners' Processing of Patient Personal Data: A...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (10 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: Civil Registration Service (10 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: Civil Registration Service (10 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: Civil Registration Service (10 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: Civil Registration Service (10 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: Departmental Schemes (10 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: Primary Care Centres (10 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: Healthcare Policy (10 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 (10 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 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: Proposed Legislation (10 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I am committed to ensuring safe access to termination of pregnancy services, and the area remains an ongoing priority for me and the Department of Health. At my request, officials met with the Health Committee in private session in March to collaboratively discuss options for overcoming the challenges that have been identified by the Department. I understand that it was a positive session...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (10 May 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Under section 7 of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, a review of the operation of the Act must be initiated within three years of its commencement. I commenced the Review in line with statutory and Government commitments in December 2021. The Review will assess the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation and is being led by an independent Chair. The...