Results 22,761-22,780 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 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: Nursing Homes (22 Mar 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: Medicinal Products (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list. Reimbursement is for licensed indications...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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 payment of €1,000 will not be subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The measure will be ring...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (22 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: Food Industry (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the very recent publication of the World Health Organization report “How the Marketing of Formula Milk Influences Our Decisions on Infant Feeding”. The report covers eight countries: Bangladesh, China, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, the UK and Vietnam. Encouraging mothers to breastfeed is a priority for the Department of Health. To deliver on this...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 853 and 987 together. As the issue raised by the Deputies is an operational matter for the NMBI, I have asked NMBI to respond directly to the Deputies in that regard.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: This is an operational matter and one on which the Deputy will receive a direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 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 (22 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: Mental Health Services (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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 payment of €1,000 will not be subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The measure will be ring...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 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 Department and the HSE are currently consulting with health sector trade unions on this matter. This consultation is part of the Department and HSE’s objective to finalise the application of this measure fairly. Upon conclusion of consultations...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Research is being conducted in relation to long-Covid. As well as national initiatives, Ireland (via the Health Research Board) is actively involved in the European Commission’s health research response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the EU Framework Programmes. My Department plays a leading role in public health and medical research in Ireland. The Department supports research...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Mar 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: World Economic Forum (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department has consulted widely internally and can find no record of any such communication.