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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: On 13 February 2024, Government approved enhanced capital and current budget sanctions for the New Children’s Hospital (NCH) project and programme, bringing the total approved budget to €2.24billion. Included in this is the capital budget of €1.88 billion for designing, building and equipping the NCH and the two satellite centres. A separate €362 million budget...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The New Children’s Hospital project remains the most significant capital investment programme undertaken in the healthcare system in Ireland. It will provide world-class, state of the art facilities where our healthcare professionals will deliver optimal care, leading to better health outcomes for all. This is a much-needed and much-deserved investment in our children and young people....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: It is acknowledged that many patients are still waiting too long for hospital appointments and treatments. I am conscious of the burden this places on patients and their families. To address the issue, I adopted a multi-annual approach through a series of Waiting List Action Plans. Commencing in late 2021, these plans encompass short-term actions to increase capacity and activity in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (7 Nov 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430 and 431 together. It is acknowledged that many patients are still waiting too long for hospital appointments and treatments. I am conscious of the burden this places on patients and their families. To address the issue, I adopted a multi-annual approach through a series of Waiting List Action Plans. Commencing in late 2021, these plans encompass...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy on this question.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (7 Nov 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 Waiting Lists (7 Nov 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 Waiting Lists (7 Nov 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 (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy on this question.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this query relates to the clinical management of patients, the Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for their attention and direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 Nov 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 (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) Community Audiology Service provides a full range of hearing assessments to children free of charge. This includes screening, assessment, diagnostic and related investigations, treatment, rehabilitation, and devices (including hearing aids and cochlear implants), and referrals to speech and language therapy, and to children’s disability services, if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Nov 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 Staff (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Podiatry specialises in the management and treatment of disorders affecting the lower limb. Podiatry can significantly improve a person’s quality of life by promoting and maintaining mobility. The estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE staff grade podiatrist is €51.4k. The estimated full-year cost to recruit one WTE senior grade podiatrist is €66.9k.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (7 Nov 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: Vaccination Programme (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, my department is working to develop a model for a vaccine damage scheme and officials in the department are working through related policy matters. The development of such a model needs detailed consideration to ensure that it is appropriately designed. Once the model is developed, I will bring it to Cabinet for approval.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (7 Nov 2024)

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: Disease Management (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The General Practitioner (GP) Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme commenced in 2020 and has been rolled out on a phased basis to adult GMS (Medical Card and GP Visit Card) patients over a 4-year period. The Opportunistic Case Finding Programme identifies those at high risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes for entry to the CDM Prevention Programme and those with undiagnosed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2025 (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: A record of over €3 billion, nearly €1 in every 8 of public funding spent on health, was spent last year on medicines. This is an unprecedented level of investment in supporting patients through the availability of the latest and wide range of medicines. The State has made an additional €128 million available since 2020 which has seen 187 new medicines or new uses for...