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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Nov 2023)

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: Medicinal Products (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I will address the question regarding the shortage of the medication Tyvense. However, as Minister for Health, I have no role in the clinical decision-making process of a medical practitioner. I will ask the HSE to respond directly on this. Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Ireland Branch has advised of shortages of some strengths of Tyvense (20mg, 40mg and 70mg) due to an unexpected...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Insurance Industry (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As per section 14 of the Health Insurance Act 1994, health insurers must be registered on the Register of Health Benefits Undertakings, which is maintained by the Health Insurance Authority. This enables undertakings to carry on the business of health insurance in Ireland. Registration is for a period of 12 months. The Register contains both open and restricted membership undertakings....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 341 together. NIAC has submitted advice to my Department for consideration. It advises that RSV vaccines which have recently received EMA authorisation, for infants and persons over 65yrs, are safe and effective and should be considered for use in Ireland. In its advice NIAC also noted that further analysis of cost effectiveness and programmatic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 342, 343 and 344 together. Covid-19, influenza and pneumonia vaccines are currently available to certain groups of adults, who are most vulnerable to a severe outcome from these diseases, as part of the adult immunisation programme. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (23 Nov 2023)

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 (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE recently advertised a tender competition seeking bids from individual, or groups of private hospitals for medical beds to help support urgent and emergency care in public hospitals. This use of private capacity is included in the HSE’s Urgent and Emergency Care Operational Plan 2023. The purpose of the tender competition was to put in place a framework for the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2023)

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 the HSE for direct reply as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational 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, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: A review of HSE Injury Units (IUs) has recently been carried out. There are currently thirteen IU sites across Ireland, twelve of which operate under acute governance operate on a seven day per week basis. This now includes the service at Monaghan Hospital which opens on a seven day basis since July 2023. The remaining unit is under the governance of the community primary care service and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy 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, 6 October. 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 (23 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy 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, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...