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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (10 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The person referred to in this case is one of a considerable number of hospital consultants who signed up to a Type A contract from 2020, when the Safety Net agreement was put in place with private hospitals to assist in our response to Covid-19. Their commitment to the public system has been instrumental in Ireland's response to the pandemic, and I commend and thank them for this. A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (10 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 Staff (10 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 (10 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Consultations (10 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. I will survey the Department and the collated replies will be prepared into a full response to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 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 Procedures (10 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (10 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 Service Executive (10 Mar 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: Health Services (10 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (10 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Reimbursement for medicines under the community drugs schemes is for licensed indications which have been granted market authorisation by the European Medicines...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (10 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Finance is the lead department in relation to the review of the EU Tobacco Tax Directive. However, both my Department and the Department of Finance are of the view that tax policy regarding novel products such as e-cigarettes may be best addressed at EU level in the context of the revision of that Directive. I understand that a proposal resulting from the review is expected...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (10 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: General Practitioner Services (10 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: Tobacco Control Measures (10 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. In addition to the HSE service provision, the Healthy Ireland fund provides monies for a number of initiatives such as Healthy Campuses and Clubs and Healthy Communities which include tobacco control measures. As these initiatives also include the promotion of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukrainian War (10 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government of Ireland stands ready to assist in any way that it can as part of the national response to the crisis in Ukraine. There is a strong willingness to assist throughout the system and a desire to support and express solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The Department of Health and the HSE are continuing to work with colleagues across Government, across the EU and with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Among the core functions of the NMBI is the establishment and maintenance of the register of nurses and midwives. NMBI establishes procedures and criteria for assessment and registration in the register of nurses and midwives, including for the divisions of those registers. It also approves programmes of education and further education necessary for the purposes of registration and...