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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: It is an offence to sell e-cigarettes to persons under 18 since 22 December 2023 when section 28 of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 was commenced. The offence carries a penalty of a fine up to €4,000 and/up to a six month term of imprisonment. The Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act will also introduce:a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The identity of clinicians who either apply for a Ministerial Licence or to enter the Cannabis for Medical Use Register for the purpose of treating their patients is confidential and will not be made public. The products available to MCAP patients are defined as "specified controlled drugs" S.I. No. 262/2019 - Misuse Of Drugs (Prescription And Control Of Supply Of Cannabis For Medical Use)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (17 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. The Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6thOctober. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (17 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. The Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6thOctober. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (17 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 Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: Under section 20 (1) of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: "A notification of each termination of pregnancy carried out under the legislation must be notified to the Minister for Health within 28 days of it being carried out. Section 20, subsections (3) and (4), require the Minister to prepare a report on the notifications received in a given year not later than 30...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tax Code (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: While the collection of taxes and issues relating to the interpretation of tax law are a matter for the Revenue Commissioners, I am aware of the concerns that were raised around the tax treatment of GP's GMS income and the related guidelines issued by the Revenue Commissions. The guidelines illustrate how GPs’ GMS income should be treated for the purposes of tax. To allow GPs and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 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 Health: Health Services Staff (17 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 Health: Ambulance Service (17 Jan 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Jan 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 directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6thOctober. As a consequence of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (17 Jan 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 directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6thOctober. As a consequence of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1605 and 1607 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Good s) Act 2013. Only licenced indications which have been granted market authorisation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the Health Products Regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 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 Health: Departmental Data (17 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 Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises the essential role that family carers play in the provision of care in Ireland. Every day, family carers through their selfless hard work, knowledge and compassion enhance the quality of life of the most vulnerable in our society. As highlighted by the Family Carers Ireland Scorecard 2023, responsibility for improving the situation for family carers is overseen by a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The formalisation of data sharing arrangements was introduced by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, and was supplemented by the Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019, with the commencement of final sections of that Act coming into effect on 16th December 2022. A schedule of personal or person-specific data is therefore not available for the last 20...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme provides for the provision of medical and surgical services to persons with full eligibility under the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The GMS scheme operates under a choice of doctor principle, meaning that patients who hold a medical or GP visit card have the freedom to choose their GP, or move from one GP to another, provided the new GP is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for his query in relation to the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement (WHO CA+). The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that the global status quo in terms of pandemic preparedness and response is not adequate and requires revision. It also demonstrated the cross border nature of a pandemic and that States need to work collaboratively in managing their response to such...