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

Stephen Donnelly: Maximising the quality of life of those living with and beyond cancer is one of the four pillars of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026. Recommendations in the current Strategy aim to further survivorship supports and services in cancer care in Ireland. This includes the establishment of psycho-oncology services, provision of treatment summary and care plans, and the development of...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Since 2023 the implementation of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetic and Genomic Medicine in Ireland has been allocated €2.7 million annually. A 10% costing increase would amount to €270,000.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The roll out of the Ambulatory Gynaecology Model of Care commenced in 2020. There are currently 16 ambulatory gynaecology clinics in operation nationwide, and five more in development. The staffing model for ambulatory gynaecology clinics comprises consultant gynaecologists, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical specialist physiotherapists, nurses, administrators, and healthcare...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Women's Health Action Plan and the National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026 call for a coordinated approach to support postnatal women and new babies in the community. The National Maternity Experience Survey has shown that improving postnatal care is a priority for women. Since 2022, significant investment has been directed into piloting and establishing a national network of Postnatal...

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

Stephen Donnelly: There is currently one specialist menopause clinic in each of the six maternity networks. The existing specialist menopause clinics have been operating with 1.7 Whole-Time Equivalents (WTEs) each. These comprise a team of 3-4 staff, made up of Consultants/Specialist GPs, Clinical Nurse Specialist /Clinical Midwife Specialist, and Grade IV Admin. The total full-year salary costs (including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, work is ongoing to design a model for a vaccine damage scheme and officials in my department are working through related policy matters including consideration of the potential costs of such a scheme. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Clinical Trials (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has invested more than €150 million over the last 15 years in clinical trials and research support services. This investment has resulted in the development of key clinical research infrastructure which is supporting the conduct of clinical trials across the country. The annual investment in clinical trial research would equate to around €10million per year, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health 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, as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Section 39 and section 56 funded organisations are privately owned an run. The Department of Health has no sight of, or part in, the terms and conditions of staff in these organisations. As such, it is not feasible for the Department to cost.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to thank you for your question concerning the announcement of an Injury Unit (IU) in Carlow. The development of IU’s is a strategic initiative for this Government to assist with alleviating pressures in Emergency Departments. A National Injury Unit review was undertaken by a HSE Working Group in 2023. The recommendations from this review were: to expand all existing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (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: Departmental Data (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: Departmental 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: Departmental Budgets (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme, currently invites women aged 50 to 69 years at regular periods to have a routine mammogram. Under commitments in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (7 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (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: Public Sector Pensions (6 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the incredibly important role of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurses in the provision of mental health services in our country. As you are aware, pension abatement has been a long-established principal of civil and public service pension schemes. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended the principle of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (6 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 140 together. As the Deputy may be aware, a commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” is included in the Programme for Government. The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 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.