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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Thank you for your recent correspondence in relation to vacant specialist nursing posts at University Hospital Limerick. As the body responsible for staffing in the health service, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: In January 2022 the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratia COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Eligibility criteria for the payment were set following significant consideration and consultation. As these were agreed, they cannot be changed. I can confirm that in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (5 Nov 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Progressing women's health is a key priority for me and my Department. Significant progress has been made in the area of women's health in recent years and has been supported by Government investment of over €180m for targeted new developments in women’s healthcare since 2020. This has ensured new services in menopause and endometriosis, the roll-out of free contraception,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the dedication and professionalism of all Medical Scientists throughout the country, including those who have retired from the profession after years of commitment. Following talks at the Workplace Relations Commission back in May and June of 2022, agreement was reached to conduct an independent assessment of the role, responsibilities and pay of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: In the public health sector, a temporary Special Scheme was put in place for 12 months in July 2022 to support eligible staff who were impacted by Long-Covid. At the request of my Department, approval to extend the Special Scheme was granted by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP and Reform (DPENDPR) a number of times, most recently at the end of June when it was extended for a further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1142, 1143, 1211, 1215, 1216, 1239, 1242, 1253, 1255 and 1259 together. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the incredibly important role of Radiation Therapists in the provision of cancer services in this country. In Budget 2025, €23 million has been secured for the National Cancer Strategy, including access to new cancer medicines, expansion of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1144 and 1145 together. In Budget 2025, €23 million has been secured for the National Cancer Strategy, including access to new cancer medicines, expansion of cancer screening, funding for community cancer support centres, and implementation of the National Cancer Strategy. This will mean over €105 million has been invested into the Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (5 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: Primary Care Centres (5 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: Dental Services (5 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: Dental Services (5 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: General Practitioner Services (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Where a person who holds a medical card or GP visit card experiences difficulty in finding a GP to accept them as a patient, the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing accessible and affordable health care. The Department of Social Protection administer the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) Scheme and the Fuel Allowance, which may assist individuals in meeting the costs associated with operating medical devices. Further information on these can be found, respectively, at: . . In addition, energy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Middle East (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Proposed Reply Government approval was received on 18 September 2024, to facilitate Ireland’s participation in the response to the World Health Organisation (WHO) request to address the current health needs of people from Gaza, through the medical evacuation of 30 paediatric patients together with an accompanying family member and provision of associated supports. My Officials...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Nov 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: Pension Provisions (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: This ePQ has been referred to the HSE for response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (5 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 (5 Nov 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly.