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Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (18 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 Staff (18 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: Health Services Staff (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Medical Council is the statutory agency responsible for the registration and regulation of doctors in Ireland. In order to protect patients, it has a responsibility to ensure that all doctors registered to practise medicine in Ireland meet the requirements to practise, as set out in its legislation. The Medical Practitioners Act 2007 (as amended) makes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Officials from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with support from the Department of Health, the HSE and Tusla attended a number of engagements with trade unions under the auspices of the WRC over recent months. That process culminated in an offer being made to unions. The offer was in line with those accepted by community and voluntary staff in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that this is a matter for the Department of Education.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (18 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: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 recognises cancer support centres as a valuable resource, providing access to support to cancer patients and their families outside of the acute care setting. The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) works closely with a network of Community Cancer Support Centres, particularly in regard to the psycho-oncology model of care and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I remain concerned about overcrowding in the Emergency Department in Limerick, and acknowledge the distress this can cause to patients, their families and front-line staff. I am continuing work with the University of Limerick Hospital Group and HSE on addressing these challenges. The Government is committed to improving services and capacity as a whole in the Mid-West region, and has made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (18 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. On the 7th of March, I published the 2023 Waiting List Action Plan, which is the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The total number of deaths from AIDS, from Breast Cancer, from Heart Attack, from Stroke. Statistic Label Year Sex Cause of Death Area UNIT VALUE Deaths 2014 Both sexes Aids (HIV disease) All counties and regions Number 8 Deaths 2014 Both sexes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the overall NDP funding, the Health Sector capital allocation is €5.657bn for the period 2021-2025. As set out in the 2023 HSE Capital Plan, total funding of €21.37m is provided for specialist community-based disability services capital projects, and has transferred to DCEDIY in 2023. This funding will increase, up to 11% annually to 2025, in line with the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (18 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: Public Procurement Contracts (18 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: Public Procurement Contracts (18 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: Medical Qualifications (18 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: Disability Services (18 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: Disabilities Assessments (18 Oct 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that this is a matter for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (18 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 Appointments Status (18 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...