Results 9,261-9,280 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly with the requested information.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (19 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: Ambulance Service (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 315 to 317, inclusive, together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (19 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: Health Services Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE advises that a pilot project commenced in 2016 by the HSE Acute Hospitals Division to progress the collection of national radiology waiting list data. The project has been supported by the Radiology Clinical Care Programme and has involved key stakeholders across the system including the National Integrated Medical Imaging System (NIMIS) Team, Hospital Groups, and the support of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: According to the National Cancer Registry’s (NCRI) Cancer Trends No. 38 report published in 2022, in the period 2017-2019, invasive breast cancer accounted for 31% of invasive cancers (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) in women. The total number of diagnosed cases of breast cancer per year has increased steadily since 1994. The NCRI's Annual Statistical Report 2022 shows that,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Referring to HSE as this is an operational matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Referring to HSE as this is an operational matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities to meet their needs. There are a range of services in place to protect individuals and families from excessive costs for their medical and surgical needs. The Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability assist people to have necessary adaptations, repairs or improvement...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 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: Medicinal Products (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the Community Drug Schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Reimbursement is for licensed indications which have been granted market authorisation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the Health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table: CHO Area 2022 Population 2016 Population Percentage Population Change 2016-2022 CHO 1: Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo 416,138 391,281 6.4% CHO 2: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon 485,966 453,109 7.3% ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (19 Oct 2023)
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 Health: Budget 2024 (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Minister has increased investment in Digital Health in terms of capital, revenue and non core funding for 2024. Funding for ICT capital specifically has been increased from €140m in 2023 to €155m in 2024, with separate funding provided to continue to build cyber resilience. Recurring funding for digital has also increased consistently, year on year, since 2020. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (19 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: Emergency Departments (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 352, inclusive, together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, we have referred it to the HSE for answer.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, we have referred it to the HSE for answer.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 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.