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Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE recommend that people should contact My Options which is the official HSE service if they need information or support in the event of an unplanned pregnancy, or if they need post-abortion supports. My Options is a free-phone helpline that provides free, non-judgemental information and support to anyone in Ireland experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, including information about how...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Priorities (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE recommend that people should contact My Options which is the official HSE service if they need information or support in the event of an unplanned pregnancy, or if they need post-abortion supports. My Options is a free-phone helpline that provides free, non-judgemental information and support to anyone in Ireland experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, including information about how...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 736 and 737 together. The Department is committed to developing a national hearing care plan and is establishing a joint working group with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to progress this important work. The Department has received proposals regarding the membership of the working group and is currently finalising the proposed membership and Terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (16 Apr 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 (16 Apr 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 (16 Apr 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 Staff (16 Apr 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 (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold a GMS contract with the HSE for the provision of GP services to medical card and GP visit card holders. GPs contracted under the General Medical Services Scheme are required by their contract to make suitable arrangements to enable contact to be made with them, or a locum or deputy, for emergencies outside of normal practice hours. While there...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Housing For All - a New Housing Plan for Ireland is the Government’s housing policy to 2030, with an overall objective to ensure that everyone in the State has access to a home to purchase or rent at an affordable price, built to a high standard and in the right place, offering a high quality of life. Action 17.1 of Housing for All commits to removing “potential barriers to use...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (16 Apr 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (16 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Apr 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: Health Services (16 Apr 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 Appointments Status (16 Apr 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.

Anniversary of the Introduction of the Smoking Ban: Statements (11 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I want to take the opportunity to warmly welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Burke, to the Department. I am delighted for two reasons. First, he is going to bring huge energy, knowledge and passion about healthcare to the role. Second, he asked some of the most difficult questions at the health committee, and now he will have to answer those questions rather than asking them. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (11 Apr 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: Food Labelling (11 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: There is no specific piece of legislation in European food law governing the labelling of foodstuffs for specific population groups in relation to choking hazards, nor has this matter been discussed at EU level. Choking caused by consuming a food product has the potential to cause an adverse health effect, and as such Regulation (EC) 178/2002, Article 14 on ‘Food safety...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (11 Apr 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.