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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Feb 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, the Government announced a once-off public...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Feb 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, the Government announced a once-off public...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (15 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Responsibility for the implementation of Sláintecare projects is now devolved to a senior leadership team within my Department. To ensure that implementation is fully embedded across the Department and that the drive for universal healthcare is embedded across both the Department of Health and the HSE, a new Programme Board has been established. Reporting to me, the Board is co-chaired...
- 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 directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 707, 708 and 928 together. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Research and Development (15 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the Deputy's question about genetics and genomics research, given the growing importance of such research and innovation for decision-making and treatment by clinicians, delivering real impacts to patients and their families. I also note growing awareness and interest in this topic, which derives in part from the current focus on genetic mutations in the SARS-Cov-2 virus, and...
- 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: 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: Primary Care Centres (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 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: Dental Services (15 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 717, 792 and 889 together. The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTTS) is available to medical card holders aged 16 and over. The dental care is provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. Patients may choose to have their treatment undertaken by any dentist who participates in the Scheme. The Scheme covers a dental...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Given its statutory functions in relation to medical training and approval of consultant posts I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy concerning these issues. It is recognised that there are particular challenges in filling posts in certain specialties and in certain locations. The number of training places have been increased to support further growth and to address challenges in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to addressing the long-standing deficit in critical care capacity. Very significant funding of €77 million has been provided by Government across 2021 and 2022, to increase national capacity to 340 critical care beds by 2023. To date, an additional 42 beds have been opened, bringing permanent adult critical care capacity from 255 beds in...
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.