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Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (29 Jun 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: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Department of Health employees participated in Pride 2023, along with colleagues from other Departments, under the banner of “Proud to Work for Ireland”. The Department of Health purchased t-shirts and flags for those representing this Department at the parade at a total cost of €433.94 (including VAT).

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (29 Jun 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 Funding (29 Jun 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: Community Care (29 Jun 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: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by Department officials and a deferred reply will be submitted within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Sight testing, eye examinations and optical appliances are provided to medical card holders by ophthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing opticians through the Community Ophthalmic Services Scheme (COSS). The reimbursement of the cost of eye tests and glasses is administered by the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service. Eligible adults will normally be allowed an eye examination and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (29 Jun 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (29 Jun 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 (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Following the enactment of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, the Government decided to provide termination of pregnancy services within existing mainstream health services. This was done both to embed the provision of termination of pregnancy into primary, community and acute services, and to ensure that services could be provided to those needing them in relative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In February 2023, HIQA inspected University Hospital Limerick (UHL) to assess compliance with 11 national standards and to assess progress in addressing issues identified by HIQA in March 2022. HIQA found UHL to be partially or substantially compliant in most standards, with non-compliance in two national standards. HIQA found that where service users’ dignity, privacy and autonomy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Jun 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 7thMarch, I published the 2023 Waiting List Action Plan, which is the next stage of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy is advised that I fully acknowledge the important work carried out by the Special Committee on COVID-19 Response and the recommendations published in the Committee’s final report on 8th October 2020. Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to evolve, presenting new challenges, and requiring an adaptive and agile response. Over the course of the pandemic, we adapted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Jun 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Jun 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The expansion of the National Newborn Bloodspot (NBS) Programme is a priority for me, and the National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) has been progressing work on this expansion. This independent expert group considers and assesses evidence in a robust and transparent manner, and against internationally accepted criteria. It is important we have rigorous processes in place to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Where a patient who holds a medical card or GP visit card experiences difficulty in finding a GP to accept them as a patient, the person...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (29 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, the HSE is in the middle of the largest expansion in many years and part of the reason for the additional funds being drawn down by the HSE this year is that it is substantially ahead of its targets for treating patients. As we are all aware, there are some parts of this the HSE can control. One of the areas we are working very closely with it is on hospital...