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- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: There is ongoing engagement between officials from my Department and the HSE and the organisation in question in relation to a wide range of issues, including the number of doctors working in general practice. While no central register exists specifically for GPs working in Ireland, all doctors in practice in Ireland must be registered with the Medical Council. The number of GPs on the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The EU Digital COVID Certificate is a document which is issued to help facilitate enable the safe and free international movement of people across the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation individual Member States are responsible for deciding how to utilise these certificates as part of their travel measures. Individuals travelling within the EU...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)
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 Service Executive (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the HSE, who provide this service on behalf of the Department of Social Protection, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Nov 2021)
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 Staff (2 Nov 2021)
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 (2 Nov 2021)
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 (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed private practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Where a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (2 Nov 2021)
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: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Covid pass arrangements are currently in place for nightclubs, life entertainment venues and indoor events and mass gatherings in additional to hospitality. A valid EU Digital COVID Certificate, or a recognised alternative proof, with photo ID is required for admission to these venues. In addition, organisers of indoor activities can choose to apply the Covid pass. If organisers of indoor...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Under section 39 of the Health Act 2004, the HSE provides financial assistance to organisations by means of a grant. Section 39 legally underpins the provision of services similar or supplementary to a service that the HSE may provide. Staff in these section 39 organisations were not subject to the provisions of FEMPI legislation and therefore did not receive those cuts that were applied to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)
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: Medical Cards (2 Nov 2021)
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: Vaccination Programme (2 Nov 2021)
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 (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: All matters relating to the provision of services for the treatment of foetal alcohol syndrome are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and as such, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (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. Reimbursement for medicines under the community drugs schemes is for licensed indications which have been granted market authorisation by the European Medicines...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)
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: National Maternity Hospital (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 989 and 1132 together. The Government is committed to the development of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) planned for the St Vincent’s University Hospital Campus at Elm Park, as set out in the Programme for Government. The proposed corporate and clinical governance arrangements for the new National Maternity Hospital were set out in the Mulvey...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Positive Ageing Strategy is a high-level document outlining Ireland’s vision for ageing and older people and the national goals and objectives required to promote positive ageing. It is an over-arching cross-departmental policy that has influenced policy and service delivery across Government since its inception. The National Positive Ageing Strategy contains a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Positive Ageing Strategy is a high-level document outlining Ireland’s vision for ageing and older people and the national goals and objectives required to promote positive ageing. It is an over-arching cross-departmental policy that has influenced policy and service delivery across Government since its inception. The National Positive Ageing Strategy contains a...