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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (15 Feb 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 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, including psychiatry and paediatrics, and in certain locations. The Government is committed to continuing to grow consultant numbers...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Improving women’s health outcomes is a key priority for me and this Government. We made a strong commitment to Promoting Women’s Health in the Programme for Government and are fully committed to the development and improvement of Women’s Health services and to working with women and girls to improve their health across the whole life cycle. The commitment to...

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: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer diagnosed in women in Ireland, and breast cancers related to a familial risk can arise at a younger age than in the general population. The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) established a Hereditary Cancer Programme in 2012 in response to advances in diagnostics and an increasing demand for services. St. James’s...

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 directly to the Deputy, 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: 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: General Practitioner Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed private practitioners. While no central register exists specifically for GPs working in Ireland, all doctors in practice in Ireland must be registered with the Medical Council.  As of January 2022, there are 4,319 doctors on the Medical Council's Specialist Register in the speciality of General Practice. However, holding registration does not necessarily mean...

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 directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 919 and 920 together. The Sláintecare Implementation Strategy & Action Plan 2021-2023 was approved by Government in May 2021. A mid-year progress report was published in September 2021 and an end-of-year Progress Report is expected to be published in the near future. The Government’s commitment to Sláintecare reform and to...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The new children’s hospital (NCH) project comprises the main hospital on a shared campus at St James’s, and two paediatric Outpatient and Urgent Care Centres at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, and Tallaght University Hospital. In September 2021, the main contractor on the NCH project, BAM Ireland, substantially completed and handed over the paediatric outpatient and...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response. The review will comprise a three-part approach to appraise the operation of the Act, with strands focusing on service users, service providers and a public consultation. Independent research commissioned to inform the service user and service provider strands...

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: Dental Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 HSE monitors data on the number of contractors in each Local Health Office (LHO) area...

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

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private contractors, most of whom hold contracts with the HSE for the provision of medical services such as contracts under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme for the provision of medical services without charge to patients who hold a medical card or GP visit card. Under the terms of the GMS contract, the HSE National Medical Card Unit has the power to assign a medical card or...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I particularly welcome the group, Together for Safety, that has come here today. I acknowledge the great work its members have done and the advocacy and the energy the group has brought to this important issue. The most important thing to state is that we are legislating for safe access zones. That is happening. It is in the programme for...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A few direct questions have been asked. Absolutely, we will share the advice. There will be legal advice. We cannot share Attorney General advice. My understanding is that we can share departmental advice. It is an analysis as opposed to a lawyer's opinion, and what we would all understand to be legal advice. I am happy to share whatever I can in that regard. What is probably more...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am more than happy to do so. I want an all-party discussion on this matter. I have been presented with opinion by the Department, which spent a lot of time looking at this. The Department got a very clear instruction from me to provide the heads of the Bill to me. It has been working very hard to that effect and has come back to say that this is very difficult to do. I am sure that if...