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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The recently published Acute Inpatient Bed Capacity Expansion Plan 2024–2031 provides for an expansion of acute inpatient capacity over the period 2024–2031. The plan was informed by HSE modelling and a site by site assessment, as well as ongoing work by the ESRI. In addition to the net additional 1,218 acute hospital beds delivered since 2020, the plan aims to deliver 4,367...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when hospital appointments and procedures are cancelled. While every effort is made to avoid cancellations or postponements, they can happen for a variety of reasons, including capacity issues due to increased scheduled and unscheduled care demand, and unforeseen circumstances that may impact a service....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (11 Jun 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 (11 Jun 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (11 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (11 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (11 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (11 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (11 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (11 Jun 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 Services (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I am advised that the University of Limerick Hospital Group is seeking to develop and expand their dialysis services to Ennis. The HSE has advised that procurement for an externally contracted satellite haemodialysis unit in Ennis, intended to serve patients from County Clare closer to home, is being progressed. The timeline for delivery is contingent on the completion of this process. Renal...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually and on demand include an examination including preventative elements, two fillings, extractions, and a scale and polish. More complex care, such as dentures, and a broader range of treatments for patients with additional needs and patients...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (11 Jun 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 757, 758, 759, 760 and 761 together. 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 Aids and Appliances (11 Jun 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 (11 Jun 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 a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jun 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 (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (11 Jun 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.