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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Oct 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: Departmental Priorities (24 Oct 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: Abortion Services (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The final Report of the Review of the operation of the Health(Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act was considered by Cabinet at the end of April 2023. The Report made a range of recommendations, most of which are operational in nature with some proposing legislative change. The HSE has established, as agreed by the Government, an implementation group to progress the operational...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (24 Oct 2023)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Oct 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: Primary Medical Certificates (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Responsibility for the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, operated by the Revenue Commissioners, falls under the remit of the Minister for Finance. To qualify for the scheme, an applicant must hold a Primary Medical Certificate. In order to obtain a Primary Medical Certificate an applicant must be permanently and severely disabled, within the terms of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Oct 2023)

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: Regulatory Bodies (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, the Health and Social Care Professionals Council and Registration Boards, collectively known as CORU, are responsible for protecting the public by promoting high standards of professional conduct, education, training, and competence amongst the professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act (2005). The Act is being implemented on a phased...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, a commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” is included in the Programme for Government. ‎The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme in order to ensure that fertility-related issues are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. The expansion of the National Newborn Bloodspot (NBS) Programme is a priority for me, and the National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Maternal deaths have a devastating impact on the families and communities concerned. The publication of the fifth Maternal Death Enquiry Ireland report for 2019-2021 this month, has shown many important findings. In particular, while the overall rate of maternal mortality has been stable, there was a tragic increase in the rate of suicide deaths for women during pregnancy and up to 1...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (24 Oct 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Marie O’Shea, BL was contracted by the Department of Health, to undertake a designated piece of work, namely the Review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. This work was completed and the final Report submitted to me as Minister at the end of February 2023. Following the submission of the final Report, I met with Ms. O Shea on 4th April...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Oct 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 (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 620 to 622, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on these matters, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for many scheduled appointments and procedures were too long before and have been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Department of Health continues to work with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to identify ways to improve access to care. The 2023 Waiting List Action Plan builds on the foundational work done in the 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Oct 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: Departmental Data (24 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: No costings are available on the matter of pay parity. It is worth noting that Section 39 and Section 56 organisations are not public bodies, and the terms and conditions of employment for staff in these organisations are ultimately between the employer and the employee. Officials from Department of Health, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the HSE and...

Investment in Healthcare: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank colleagues for taking the time to contribute to the debate. I listened very carefully to the debate and there are some common themes. In spite of the fact that there are differences of views, there is actually an awful lot on which we are broadly in agreement, if not on all the detail then certainly on the main themes. One of the most important is what our collective ambition is...

Investment in Healthcare: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I was not asked.