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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government and the Department of Health are fully committed to improving genetics services in Ireland. Our vision for Irish genetics and genomics is to develop a patient and family-centred service, that aligns with the values of Sláintecare, through its focus on equity of access and enhanced patient outcomes. In 2023, I allocated €2.7 million to implement the National Strategy...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 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: Medical Research and Training (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE takes several factors into consideration when making its annual assessment of the number and type of specialist training places required within each specialty including but not limited to, future medical workforce planning projections, the number currently in training and the training capacity within the health system. Annual intake of doctors to the GP training scheme has been...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (10 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (10 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: Medical Cards (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Medical Card provision is primarily based on financial assessment. In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE, which assesses each application on a qualifying financial threshold. Every effort is made by the HSE, within the framework of the legislation, to support applicants in applying for a medical card and, in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (10 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 (10 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 Facilities (10 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 (10 Oct 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: Emergency Departments (10 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 (10 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 (10 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 (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Defibrillators Provision (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Dear Deputy, automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) are available in many locations across society under the management of various organisations. AEDs are among the various items eligible for funding under the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme (SCEP). The SCEP is operated by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and provides grants to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I am committed to ensuring safe access to termination of pregnancy services. Officials from my Department have worked with the Office of the Attorney General and other relevant stakeholders to develop the Health(Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023. This Bill designates Safe Access Zones of 100 meters from an entrance or exit to the land and buildings that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: With regard to the attached correspondence on palliative care beds in St Anthony’s, this has been referred to the HSE as it 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: Pharmacy Services (10 Oct 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for their question. As this matter falls directly under the jurisdiction of the PSI, I have asked them for their views, which are as follows: "As the pharmacy regulator in Ireland, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), is responsible for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public by regulating pharmacists and pharmacies in Ireland and...