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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our health service. In this regard and in line with commitments in the Programme for Government, BreastCheck is currently implementing an age-extension project that will see all women aged between 50 to 69 years being invited for routine breast screening. In relation to consideration of any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Sep 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 Children's Hospital (28 Sep 2021)

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 2018, the Government approved a capital budget of €1.433bn for the NCH project. This included the capital costs for the main hospital at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has advised my Department of a number of incidents that have arisen on the site of the new children’s hospital. Gardaí are investigating those incidents with the support of the primary contractor BAM, who is responsible for the site, and the NPHDB. Since criminal investigations are ongoing no further comment can be made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In respect of the rental costs for my Department’s premises, I can confirm that the rent payments come from the Office of Public Works' budget. I have no role in relation to the lease or rent arrangements for Miesian Plaza. The OPW, as the tenant, manage these functions on behalf of all Departments in the building. The terms of the lease were agreed between OPW and the landlord....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In respect of the rental costs for my Department’s premises, I can confirm that the rent payments come from the Office of Public Works' budget. The terms of the lease were agreed between OPW and the landlord. I have no role in relation to the lease or rent arrangements for Miesian Plaza. The OPW, as the tenant, manage these functions on behalf of all Departments in the building.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our health service. In this regard and in line with commitments in the Programme for Government, BreastCheck is currently implementing an age-extension project that will see all women aged between 50 to 69 years being invited for routine breast screening. In relation to consideration of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 820 to 826, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 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: Dental Services (28 Sep 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: Care Services (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I received a pre-budget submission from Family Carers Ireland on August 24th 2021 which my Department and I have considered ahead of Budget 2022. However, as the Deputy will appreciate, I cannot comment at this stage on the outcome of the estimates process, or matters which will be the subject of national service planning in 2022. As Minister for Health, I am committed to improving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2022 (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is a Programme for Government commitment, and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. We have seen significant progress on the implementation of the Strategy over the past four years, with clear evidence-based policy direction from my Department and strong implementation by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme. As part...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2022 (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I received a pre-budget submission from the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland on September 9th 2021 which my Department, Minister Butler and I have considered ahead of Budget 2022. Unfortunately, due to diary commitments, I was unable to attend Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland’s pre-budget launch. As Minister for Health I am committed to the implementation of the Irish National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 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 and Safety (28 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for the question. Last year, when I came into office, I requested that the board of the HSE conduct a full audit into the PPE that had been purchased because a huge amount of public money was spent at very short notice in extremely difficult circumstances. That audit has been completed and is being considered by the HSE with a view to ensuring best practice. With regard...