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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (31 Mar 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 Data (31 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) is charged with collecting and classifying information on all cancer cases that occur in Ireland. NCRI data is used widely in the development of cancer services, service planning and in monitoring progress being made under the National Cancer Strategy. While the NCRI produces reports on the incidence of cancer by HSE region, this operates a number...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (31 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The new Children’s Hospital (NCH) project comprises the main hospital on a shared campus at St James’s, the Outpatient and Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, and the Outpatient and Emergency Care Centre at Tallaght University Hospital. In September 2021, the main contractor on the NCH project, BAM Ireland, substantially completed and handed over the...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, the introduction of the Regional Health Areas (RHAs) will ensure the alignment of hospital, community, and primary healthcare services at a regional level, based on defined populations and their local needs. This is key to delivering on the Sláintecare vision of an integrated health and social care service where all patients can access high-quality services in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 421 and 422 together. All rates of remuneration paid in the public health service are set out within the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales which are publicly available to view here: www.gov.ie/en/publication/b556a-application-of-1-october-202 1-pay-adjustments/ Increments, where available are achieved on an annual basis once all...

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

Stephen Donnelly: My Department, through the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, together with colleagues in the HSE and the National Virus Reference Laboratory, continues to monitor the epidemiological profile carefully, and will provide public health advice to me as required for consideration. At present mask wearing is advised based on individual risk assessment, particularly while disease incidence is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Equality (31 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Rates of remuneration for all public health service grades are set out within the Department of Health's Consolidated Salary Scales which are available to view online here: www.gov.ie/en/publication/b556a-application-of-1-october-202 1-pay-adjustments/. All rates of pay are determined per grade, and are not gender based.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In general terms, pre and post pandemic, staff in my Department are encouraged and facilitated to use active travel to commute to work in the following ways: - The Cycle to Work scheme is available and promoted to staff. - Miesian Plaza has secure and plentiful bicycle parking and facilities. - The Travel Pass scheme incentivises staff to use public transport which in turn encourages them to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (31 Mar 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 (31 Mar 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 Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Internships (31 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (31 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. The Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. The measure will be ring fenced to staff ordinarily onsite in COVID-19 exposed healthcare environments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 Mar 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: Hospital Staff (31 Mar 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: National Maternity Hospital (30 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 133 together. The Government is committed to the development of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) planned for the St Vincent’s University Hospital Campus at Elm Park, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government is also aware of the concerns that have been raised regarding ownership and governance of the new NMH, and...