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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The reason for the closure of this service is that the two consultant doctors providing the Chronic Pain service in Sligo University Hospital are both moving to new roles. The HSE advises that recruitment to fill these posts is ongoing and everything is being done to minimise impact on patients. As an interim measure, and until the new consultants are in post, alternative arrangements are...
- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: In respect of plantar fasciitis, it is important to note that common causes of the condition include exercising on hard surfaces exercising with a tight calf or heel overstretching the sole of your foot during exercise doing a lot more walking, running or standing up than usual wearing shoes with poor cushioning or support being very overweight While many grades of staff in the public...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Whilst the recently published digital health strategy 'Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030', was not intended to differentiate between those people who live in communities outside the major population centres and those who live in the cities, there are nonetheless important components within it that will be significantly beneficial for people who live further...
- 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: 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: Mental 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: Mental 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: 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As you are aware, the Government recently provided approval for an infant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunisation Pathfinder Programme which will run between September 2024 and February 2025. All newborn infants born during the programme will be offered immunisation against RSV after birth on site in Irish maternity hospitals. This immunisation will protect newborn infants when they...
- 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: 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: 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Urgent and Emergency Care A significant improvement in Urgent and Emergency Care Performance is being seen across Emergency Departments nationally. This is driven by the ongoing implementation of the Urgent and Emergency Care Operational Plan. In the first 5 months of the year, despite a 10% increase in ED attendances, the 8am Trolley count has reduced by 14% compared to the same period...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department is engaged in policy development and implementation across the full spectrum of issues that impact health and wellbeing in Ireland. I have listed below the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by my Department since I took post as Minister for Health in June 2020 which mark significant milestones in the development of health policy for Ireland. Relevant policy...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The development of primary care services – alongside social and community care more broadly – is central to this Government's determination to deliver a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health care system. In Budget 2022, the Minister secured recurring annual investment of €195m to enable the continued expansion of primary care services through the Enhanced...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I remain committed to progressing women's health and it has been a priority for me in my role as Minister for Health since 2020. Significant progress has been made in the area of women's health in recent years including; A Free Contraception Scheme was first introduced in September 2022 for women aged between 17 and 25. The scheme was extended to 31 year-olds on 1st January 2024 and further...
- 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: Mental 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: Mental 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.