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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: This is a single batch of work rather than steady-state work. A set number of people need to be evaluated. Is it possible to hire in from-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: Let me finish the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: I want to finish my question. Are there private companies or, potentially, publicly employed experts abroad who could be hired in for a set period to do the testing and assessment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: It is based on the very small size of our population, relative to the types of resources available in places such as Canada, the United States of America, France, Germany, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and so on. I cannot imagine the resources these countries deal with based on their populations. I have no idea but we are talking about a very small number of people relative to the scale...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: I return to the parents' requests. I address my questions to Mr. McGrane. I heard three main requests. One was for a study on the children affected. We have debated that at some length and it sounds like progress can be made. The second request was for an investigation to be launched. Mr. McGrane may have indicated that that has been requested but it sounded more like a clinical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Business of Joint Committee
Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: On the plan, I imagine parents have a fear that while this important work goes on, nothing might be seen on the ground for months or even years. Can Mr. McGrane give any reassurance to the parents as to when they might expect to see service provision to their children?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Capacity Review (25 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 122. To ask the Minister for Health if the examination of an additional scenario under the capacity review which assumes primary and acute care is free at point of use will be commissioned in line with Sláintecare recommendations. [18122/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (24 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 107. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the steps taken to replace the election observation roster established in 2013; the details of the application process for inclusion in the new roster and for missions arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17853/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 291. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the provision of additional funds to the Courts Service to facilitate the completion of planned capital investment in county courthouses has been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17939/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charities Regulation (24 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 551. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the operation of the Charities Regulatory Authority; the number of applicants awaiting registration; the average length of time a charity is waiting between submitting an application and the issuing of a registered charity number; and the number of staff in the authority assigned to approving applications. [17852/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: The Minister has two minutes. How long do we have?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: Two.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: General Practitioner Contracts (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 1. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the negotiation of a new general practitioner contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17265/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: General Practitioner Contracts (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: I look forward to working with the Minister in the coming months and for however long this Dáil lasts. My intention and that of Fianna Fáil is to work with the Government on the issue of healthcare where we can, although, as I am sure the Minister will appreciate, we will robustly hold him to account where we believe there is not sufficient action being taken. I certainly extend...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: General Practitioner Contracts (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Minister for his response. I hope all sides can come to the table in the next few weeks because I am not entirely sure the GP population and the patients they serve will be able to take much more. As I see it, the relationship between GPs and the HSE and between GPs and the Government is at an all-time low. There is no trust, at least as expressed to me by GPs and their...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: General Practitioner Contracts (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are concerned the Government will unwind the FEMPI legislation as part of the contract negotiations. We all know that in a new world of integrated primary care the role of the GP will become more prominent, more important and better funded but much more will be asked of them. It is fair to say that while there was a quid pro quoin the unwinding of the FEMPI legislation for teachers,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 32. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the provision of additional capacity in acute hospitals to alleviate high levels of bed occupancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17088/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 40. To ask the Minister for Health if the recommendations of the recent Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health's report on evaluating orphan drugs will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17089/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 52. To ask the Minister for Health when a Sláintecare implementation plan will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17090/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (19 Apr 2018)

Stephen Donnelly: 65. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the finding of the health service capacity review that some 13,000 extra residential care beds are needed; the action being taken to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17087/18]