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Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: It is difficult to say. The project to date has been beset by delays and an acrimonious relationship between the board on behalf of the State and the main contractor. A significant amount of money is under dispute - many hundreds of millions. To the Deputy's point about not knowing the final cost in September, we will not know the final cost unless there is a full and final agreement, which...

Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the start of the humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine and the increase in the number of those seeking international protection, the Government has responded with a wide range of measures. I will address the healthcare measures. The Department of Health and the HSE have been at the forefront in the provision of services for all eligible arrivals. The HSE has developed a refugee...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Reviews (30 Jan 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer PQs due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: General Practitioner Services (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 498 together. GP recruitment is ongoing under the joint HSE and ICGP non-EU GP Training Programme. 112 non-EU GPs were recruited last year under the training programme with 75 having started in GP practice at year end. Under the programme, doctors work in general practice for a 2-year period following which they can take up an Irish GMS contract (the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I referred this question to the HSE for answer. Additionally, the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Services (30 Jan 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Dental Services (30 Jan 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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer PQs due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Services (30 Jan 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Nicotine pouches are currently not covered by domestic or EU tobacco control legislation, with some Member States classifying them as either a foodstuff or medicine. The regulation of nicotine pouches is being discussed at EU level, both in terms of how these products are categorised and in the context of the review of the Tobacco Products Directive. An EU public consultation was carried out...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medical Cards (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 conditions covered by the Scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer Parliamentary Questions due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently not in a position to answer Parliamentary Questions due to industrial action. It is hoped that normal services will resume soon. In the meantime, this Department will continue to refer PQs to HSE for their direct...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (30 Jan 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jan 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jan 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 Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Dental Services (30 Jan 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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Dental Services (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I am committed to fundamentally reforming dental services through implementation of the National Oral Health Policy, Smile agus Sláinte, as well as addressing immediate difficulties patients are experiencing in accessing oral healthcare services. The Policy highlights the need for strategic workforce planning, to ensure a sufficient number of appropriately trained oral healthcare...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Dental Services (30 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually and on demand include an examination including preventative elements, two fillings, emergency extractions, and a scale and polish. More complex care, such as additional fillings, dentures, and a broader range of treatments for patients with...