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- Written Answers — Department of Health: International Agreements (14 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for his query in relation to the draft World Health Organisation Pandemic Agreement. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that the global status quo in terms of pandemic preparedness and response is not adequate and requires revision. As such, Ireland strongly supports a multilateral approach to global health issues with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a central...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (14 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. 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 or...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Ozempic (Semaglutide) is a medication indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Novo Nordisk markets Ozempic in Ireland. To date, there have been particular challenges in the supply of Ozempic to all markets, including to the Irish market. Novo Nordisk, has advised of supply issues with its GLP-1 receptor...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (14 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004 and the subsequent Health Service Executive Governance Act (2013 and 2019), the HSE is accountable to the Minister for Health. This allows Department officials, on the Minister’s behalf, to interrogate and report on the data provided by the HSE. The Department of Health works closely with the HSE to examine trolley trends, and the question of ED congestion and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 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. 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 (14 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 (14 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (14 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 (14 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (14 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: Health Services Staff (14 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 HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 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: Health Services Staff (14 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. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (14 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will introduce a suite of measures to reduce the appeal and availability of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products to young people. The Bill will prohibit the sale of nicotine inhaling products to those under 18, and establish a comprehensive licensing system for the sale of both tobacco and nicotine inhaling products....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory Bodies (14 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Officials in my Department have been in touch with CORU on this matter and I understand that CORU has contacted you on the issues raised and has also liaised directly with the applicant concerned.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (14 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 (14 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 HSE for their direct reply as soon as possible
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: There currently exist a range of legislative barriers to the introduction of multi annual funding on the basis that the Oireachtas only votes current expenditure to individual Government departments for a single year at a time. This in turn translates into the legislative provisions under the Health Act 2004 (as amended) where the Department confirms the funding determination to the HSE each...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 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.