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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 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 (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for response as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. The Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. The payment of €1,000 will not be subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The measure will be ring fenced...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: 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 holiday will take place on Friday 18 March 2022. The Government also announced COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, drafting of a bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research is ongoing by officials in my Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. This legislation encompasses the regulation for the first time of a wide range of practices undertaken in this jurisdiction, including domestic altruistic surrogacy. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 was signed into law on 20 December 2018 and commenced on 1 January 2019. Under section 7 of the Act, a review of the operation of the Act must be initiated within three years of the commencement of the Act, i.e., before January 2022. As I stated during my appearance before the Joint Committee on Health on 8 December, it was my...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 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 (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is aware of the workforce issues currently facing general practice and is 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. Several measures to increase the number of practising GPs have been undertaken in recent years. Changes have been made to the entry provisions to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (8 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 (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that a significant number of dentists chose to leave the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) that provides care for medical card patients during the pandemic, which has led to difficulties for medical card patients in accessing dental care in some parts of the country. I have been assured that the HSE Public Dental Service is seeking to provide emergency cover for any medical...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: European Union (8 Feb 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The sub-group is chaired by the Directorate General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission. The Commission publishes details of the sub-group online, including the agenda and a flash report of the sub-group meeting that took place on 28 January, with my Department in attendance. This information and further information on the Commission's work in this area is available at this...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (8 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 Staff (8 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 Staff (8 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.