Results 22,821-22,840 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy with the data sought.
- 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: Mental Health Services (22 Mar 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. Very significant planning and preparatory work is taking place across Government to provide accommodation and other essential supports to those who have arrived here already, as well as the large numbers of further...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 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 the Delta and Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 958 to 961, inclusive, together. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 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 the Delta and Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- 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 reply to the Deputy directly.
- 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 Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. This measure will be ring fenced to staff ordinarily onsite in COVID-19 exposed healthcare environments...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government has accepted the recommendations of NPHET that, from 28 February 2022, there is no longer a requirement to wear face coverings in schools. Staff and student/pupils may continue to wear a face covering/mask if they wish to do so on a personal basis and I am informed that schools should continue to make masks available on request as they are currently doing. In the letter in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (22 Mar 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. Very significant planning and preparatory work is taking place across Government to provide accommodation and other essential supports to those who have arrived here already, as well as the large numbers of further...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is liaising with other Government departments and agencies to provide humanitarian support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland. It is a priority for the Department and the HSE to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are provided with appropriate health and social care services. Very significant planning and preparatory work is taking place across Government to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to increasing access to GP care without charges for children, an important healthcare measure that will remove a potentially prohibitive cost barrier to accessing GP care and will help to improve children’s health as they develop. At present all children up to and including the age of 5 are eligible for a GP visit card and therefore GP care without charges....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability 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: Medicinal Products (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Ministerial Licence under Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016: Doctors may utilise the Ministerial licensing route to prescribe medical cannabis for their patients, should they wish to do so. In line with the Chief Medical Officer's advice, the granting of a licence for cannabis for medical purposes must be premised on an appropriate application being submitted to the Department...
- 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 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: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE has advised that planned procedures and operations can be postponed or cancelled for a variety of reasons including capacity...