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- Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Motion (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I wish to add my voice to condemning the illegal and outrageous invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Russia should immediately withdraw its forces and uphold international humanitarian and human rights law. I wish to outline for colleagues the actions that Ireland is taking to provide healthcare support to Ukraine at this time. I have asked my Department and the HSE to identify ways for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (1 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 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 (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 617, 743, 750 and 765 together. The 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. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 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. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Dental care for children under 16 is provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. Emergency care is provided for all children under 16. In addition, targeted screening and prevention is provided for school children at certain dental developmental milestones and for special needs groups. In 2015 the Department of Health approved a Treatment Waiting List Initiative, with an allocation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Ireland's COVID-19 vaccination programme is based on the principles of safety, effectiveness and fairness, with the objective of reducing severe illness, hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 infection. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to the Department...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Child development checks are provided by Public Health Nurses alongside a range of other community healthcare services. In relation to service capacity, since March 2020, many Public Health Nursing staff have been redeployed to support COVID-19 related clinical activities including providing clinical leadership and direct support in the establishment of COVID-19 vaccination clinics....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 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: Medical Cards (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 627, 629 and 630 together. 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 (1 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: Pharmacy Services (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 632 and 815 together. 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 (1 Mar 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Where a vacancy arises in a practice with a GMS contract, the HSE becomes actively involved in the selection process to find a replacement GP. As...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 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.