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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Ozempic (Semaglutide); this medication is licensed by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in Ireland and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 Sep 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. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards based on having a particular disease or illness was previously examined in 2014 by the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is anticipated the review of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme, to ascertain if evidence exists to broaden the scope of conditions covered by the programme, will be completed by the end of 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Since its commencement, 49 patients have been accepted for treatment with cannabis based products for the treatment of one the stated conditions in the programme, namely: a. Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis resistant to all standard therapies and interventions whilst under expert medical supervision; 34 patients b. Intractable nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Sep 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Since commencement of the programme applications have been made and accepted for the treatment of 49 patients in the Medical Cannabis Access Programme. For reasons of patient privacy and confidentiality we do not propose to break this number down on a county basis.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2024 (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of Budget 2023, €2.6 million was allocated to implement a number of initiatives aimed at improving diabetes care, including commencing the development of a National Diabetes Registry, the commencement of a National Paediatric Audit of Type 1 Diabetes, and two further initiatives related to gestational diabetes. These initiatives focus on improving our information on diabetes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a matter between the employer and employee, I have asked the HSE to look into the matter and respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (26 Sep 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 (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Sep 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 (26 Sep 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 illnesses 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: Health Services (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Community Ophthalmic Services Scheme (COSS) is a national fee-per-item scheme which was introduced in 1979. Under the COSS, medical card holders aged over 16 years can be seen by ophthalmologists, community ophthalmic physicians, optometrists or dispensing opticians. Eligible patients can receive an eye examination and be provided with prescribed optical appliances in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Sep 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: Vaccination Programme (26 Sep 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 Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE does not supply vaccines or provide reimbursement support for vaccines through community pharmacies under the statutory drug schemes. When the public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory and Poverty Impact Assessments (26 Sep 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: This PQ has been deferred to collate material and the Deputy will receive an answer within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Sep 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...