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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Work is already underway between my Department and the HSE on the National Service Plan 2021. The Legislation (Health Act 2004 as amended) outlines the timeframes that must be adhered to in the publication of the Plan. This outlines that my Department must write to the Health Service Executive to notify it of its allocation for 2021 not later than 21 days after the publication by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Department Officials are currently examining the circumstances for re-opening of the Student Nurse (Temporary HCA) initiative that was in place earlier this year. This initiative was put in place as an initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on nursing education and demands on our health service. When in operation, this initiative gave 1st, 2ndand 3rdyear nursing students...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Relations (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At the recent annual INMO conference held on 9thof October 2020, I outlined my approach to revising the current Student Nurse Allowances and the possibility of re-opening the Student Nurse (Temporary HCA) initiative. Since then, officials from my Department have engaged with the Trade Unions (INMO, PNA and SIPTU) on this matter, outlining the approach that is being taken in the immediate and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the information sought relates to  operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040.  The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 found that the net requirement in combination with health system reform is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is very detailed and seeks an extensive level of data over a 21 month period and may take some time to compile, if available. As the information sought relates to  operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the issue raised 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 Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 645 to 647, inclusive, together. At the start of the year, permanent adult critical care capacity in Ireland stood at 255 beds, according to the National Office of Clinical Audit. This included 204 Level 3 ICU beds and 51 Level 2 HDU beds.  As part of the initial response to the pandemic, funding was provided for an additional 40 adult critical care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: With regard to the Deputy's specific question, 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 Data (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 658 and 661 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: Hospital Data (20 Oct 2020)

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 Data (20 Oct 2020)

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: Community Care (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The €150m allocated to enhance community services will be used to help re-orientate the delivery of primary and community care in line with the vision of Sláintecare by providing people with the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Among other things, this funding will - allow for the rollout of Community Healthcare Networks across the country to support a community...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2021 (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Budget 2021 provides for an unprecedented strategic investment in healthcare which will significantly improve patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The funding provides the opportunity to deliver real and permanent improvements to acute healthcare provision. The funding will serve to accelerate the implementation of a number of key national strategies, including the National Cancer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (20 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.