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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last nineteen months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the ransomware attack. While significant progress was made in reducing waiting times from June 2020 onwards, the surge in Covid-19 cases in the first quarter of 2021 and the associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients with the greatest need who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. Through waiting list initiatives, the HSE also  procures orthodontic care through private service providers. Since 2016 approximately 2,000 patients have received treatment through this process. The National Treatment Purchase Fund...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Notwithstanding its aim to support people to live where and with whom they choose as much as possible, and despite its efforts in this instance, it is understood that CoAction is temporarily relocating three people from their home in Béara to two other CoAction houses in Bantry and Skibbereen.  As soon as the recruitment is successful, the three individuals will return to their home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 202 together. The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. The management of cases taken by persons who allege they developed Narcolepsy and/or Cataplexy as a result of receiving the H1N1 vaccine, Pandemrix, is delegated to SCA...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to assure the Deputy that the issue of Women’s Health remains a key priority for me and for the Government. In line with commitments made in the Programme for Government, Budget 2022 commits a substantial financial investment of €31m to support women’s health projects. This includes investment in the implementation of the National Maternity Strategy,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Oct 2021)

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 Facilities (19 Oct 2021)

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 (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government has provided a significant investment of €1.2bn in budget 2021 to expand capacity, increases services and support reform and this level of investment is being maintained in budget 2022.  An additional €22m is also being allocated in to enhance specific additional winter initiatives in 2022.  UL Hospitals Group and Community Healthcare Mid-West have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises that menopause is a key health issue for women in Ireland today, and work is underway to drive progress in this area which is being driven by the Women’s Health Taskforce. The Taskforce was convened in September 2019, to improve health outcomes and health experiences for women and girls. I am committed to progress in the area of women's health, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to assure the Deputy that I am committed to ensuring safe access to termination of pregnancy services. The issue is included in the Programme for Government Our Shared Future (2020), and it remains an ongoing priority. I plan to have proposals for safe access on the legislative programme as soon as possible. For your information, since services under the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Oct 2021)

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 Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last nineteen months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the ransomware attack. While significant progress was made in reducing waiting times from June 2020 onwards, the surge in Covid-19 cases in the first quarter of 2021 and the associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Emergency department attendances have increased steadily since the relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions and in recent weeks have been in line with levels usually seen during the winter months. I am aware that more than 13,000 individuals have attended the emergency department in Naas this year and that over 3,800 of those required admittance to the hospital.  Through the 20/21 Winter...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The decision to appoint a health and social care policy advisor and the role they will undertake is under consideration at the present time, in the context of overall staffing priorities within the Department of Health. The Department values the significant contribution of all health and social care professionals and wishes to ensure this contribution is fully utilised in the interests of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last nineteen months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the ransomware attack. While significant progress was made in reducing waiting times from June 2020 onwards, the surge in Covid-19 cases in the first quarter of 2021 and the associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Oct 2021)

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: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last nineteen months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the ransomware attack. While significant progress was made in reducing waiting times from June 2020 onwards, the surge in Covid-19 cases in the first quarter of 2021 and the associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last nineteen months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the ransomware attack. While significant progress was made in reducing waiting times from June 2020 onwards, the surge in Covid-19 cases in the first quarter of 2021 and the associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Oct 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: Mortality Rates (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is not aware of any recent report in regard to a differential in survival rates for breast cancer between patients who are diagnosed and treated in the public system and those diagnosed and treated in the private system. NCRI data shows that five-year net survival for breast cancer improved markedly from an average of 70% for diagnosis period 1994-1999, to 85% for...