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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Apr 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In 2016 the Minister for Health requested that the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), convene an expert working group to assist with its review of the potential medical use of cannabis. Following this review the HPRA published “Cannabis for Medical Use – A Scientific Review” in January 2017. Subsequently an expert group was convened to draw up clinical guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: An application can be made by a consultant or by a GP with a consultant’s endorsement for a licence issued under Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to treat their patient with cannabis-based products. If an application is successful the clinician is the sole licence holder. Matters relating to licence applications to the Minister for Health can only be discussed with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 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 (26 Apr 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: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1807 and 1831 together. Department of Health officials are currently engaging with patient groups and other stakeholders regarding the terms of reference for an inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate. The timeframe for the inquiry has yet to be decided. There is no specific package of supports available for people adversely...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period.  On 19th April the HSE published additional details including full eligibility criteria, particulars and terms and conditions that apply to eligible HSE and Section 38 Agency employees. This information is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Apr 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (26 Apr 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: On 19th April the HSE have published additional details including full eligibility criteria, particulars and terms and conditions that apply to eligible HSE and Section 38 Agency employees. This information is available at www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-012- 2022-pandemic-special-recognition-payment.html.  On the Deputy's particular operational question, I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Apr 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: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 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: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The remit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is to provide a safe, reliable and robust blood service to the Irish health system.  A major objective of the IBTS is to ensure that it always has the necessary programmes and procedures in place to protect both the recipients and the donors of blood and blood products. The IBTS announced a range of changes to their existing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (26 Apr 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: Home Care Packages (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) tender for the provision of home support services is currently under development. The process will ensure the new tender is in place from 1st January 2023. At this stage it would be premature for the Minister to meet with the National Community Care Network until further progress on the tender development has been realised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I, my Department and the HSE are committed to addressing the concerns of non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) and to constructive engagement with the IMO in relation to matters that are of concern to the doctors and the IMO. The IMO has highlighted a range of issues that are of concern to the NCHD's including working hours, access to training time and pay for hours worked. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Hospital Doctor Retention and Motivation Project is a multi-year research project funded by the Health Research Board. Using qualitative and quantitative research methods and fieldwork in Ireland and Australia, it endeavours to generate information on doctor retention policy and practice in the Irish health system. Issues highlighted in the HDRM Project papers as factors influencing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1822 and 1823 together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.