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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has not implemented AI systems yet but recognises the possibilities offered by AI and, in particular, generative AI. It is currently developing its own policy for the potential use of generative AI in a safe and controlled manner. The policy is based on recommendations from the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Equipment (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The table below outlines the number of Departmental mobile phones and laptops reported as lost\stolen in the specified period. Year Phones Laptops 2015 0 0 2016 1 0 2017 5 0 2018 3 0 2019 1 0 ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (9 Jul 2024)
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: Healthcare Policy (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: There are no immediate plans to introduce an outright ban on sunbeds. The policy and legal aspects to prevent exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from sunbeds are being considered by my officials. The EU's response to tackle cancer is set out in Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. This includes Action 18 on measures to prevent exposure to ultraviolet radiation, including from sunbeds. I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Jul 2024)
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 Appointments Status (9 Jul 2024)
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 (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Community Ophthalmic Services Scheme (COSS) is a national fee-per-item scheme which was introduced in 1979. Under the COSS, medical card holders aged over 16 years can be seen by ophthalmologists, community ophthalmic physicians, optometrists or dispensing opticians. Eligible patients can receive an eye examination and be provided with prescribed optical appliances in accordance with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (9 Jul 2024)
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: Nursing Homes (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational 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 (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: 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: Hospital Staff (9 Jul 2024)
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: Departmental Funding (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 recognises cancer support centres as a valuable resource, providing access to support to cancer patients and their families outside of the acute care setting. The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) works closely with a network of Community Cancer Support Centres, particularly in regard to the psycho-oncology models of care and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has provided my Department with the attached table which outlines the specialties for which treatment was procured by the NTPF, for patients on waiting lists at Naas General Hospital, for the time periods requested. The table includes treatments sourced through private hospitals (outsourcing) and public...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (9 Jul 2024)
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: Ambulance Service (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (9 Jul 2024)
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: Health Services Staff (9 Jul 2024)
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.