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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Feb 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: National Children's Hospital (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Children’s Health Act 2018 provided for the creation of Children’s Health Ireland, as the single new entity responsible for providing secondary and tertiary paediatric healthcare services, which are currently provided at four sites – Temple Street, Crumlin, Tallaght and Connolly. As was noted by my predecessor during the passage of this legislation through the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am acutely aware that any proposed changes to health services can be a source of great anxiety and worry for communities affected, and I am determined that any changes to the service at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan must be done in consultation with the local community. I have therefore instructed the HSE to pause in the planning of these changes in order to commence an engagement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 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: Vaccination Programme (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. The NIAC continues to revise recommendations to allow for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs contracted under the General Medical Services Scheme are required by their contract to make suitable arrangements to enable contact to be made with them, or a locum or deputy, for emergencies outside of normal practice hours. While there is no obligation on GPs to participate in GP out of hours co-operatives as a means of meeting the contractual requirement, such services facilitate the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. Our determination to improve services and supports for people with disabilities and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Feb 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: Dental Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (15 Feb 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: Hospital Services (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge that waiting times for many hospital procedures and appointments are unacceptably long. It is of particular regret that children can experience long waiting times for orthopaedic treatment, especially for time sensitive procedures, and I remain acutely aware of the impact that this has on children and their families. I remain committed to working to reduce waiting times for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is aware of the workforce issues currently facing general practice, including the limited access to GP services in certain areas. We are working to ensure patients across the country continue to have access to GP services and that general practice is sustainable in all areas into the future. GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Feb 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: Emergency Departments (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129, 623, 624 and 787 together. The new emergency department and women and children’s unit at University Hospital Galway, is a project part of a larger development incorporating maternity and paediatric services, is included in the HSE Capital Programme. The main Emergency Department, Women’s and Children’s development at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Children’s Health Act 2018 provided for the creation of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI). Under that legislation, the board of Crumlin voluntarily transferred their assets and liabilities to the new entity. As such, the Crumlin hospital campus has transferred to Children's Health Ireland. The HSE entered into Memoranda of Understanding with Our Lady’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The HSE is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services was established by the Minister for Health in 2018 to review the delivery of cardiac services nationally. Its aim is to develop recommendations regarding the optimal configuration of national adult cardiac services in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes at population level, with particular emphasis on the safety, quality and...