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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1144 and 1145 together. The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform's (DPENDR) Special leave with Pay for COVID-19 (SLWP) was introduced in lieu of sick leave for those with confirmed COVID-19 to assist in the prevention of the possible onward spread of COVID-19 in the work premises. This applies only to newly confirmed cases of COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 defines viability as "the point in a pregnancy at which, in the reasonable opinion of a medical practitioner, the foetus is capable of survival outside the uterus without extraordinary life-sustaining measures.”There are no plans to include a specific gestation period in the definition at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1147 and 1149 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform Special leave with Pay for COVID-19 (SLWP) was introduced in lieu of sick leave for those with confirmed COVID-19 to assist in the prevention of the possible onward spread of COVID-19 in the work premises. This applies only to newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 recommended to stay at home as per current public health guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In Ireland we have a voluntary, community rated private health insurance market. The Government, including the Minister for Health, do not have a direct role in the day-to-day commercial decisions of any health insurer. Consumers are advised to check their policies and contact their health insurer to ensure they understand the treatments that are available and the terms and conditions of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Jun 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: Hospital Services (13 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: Hospital Services (13 Jun 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: Health Service Executive (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE’s Performance Profile and Management Data Reports for the October-December 2022 period will be finalised once the Comptroller and Auditor General concludes his audit of the HSE’s 2022 Annual Financial Statements (AFS). The audit is scheduled to be concluded in the coming weeks, after which the AFS will be laid before the Oireachtas and published on the HSE website. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (13 Jun 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: Departmental Data (13 Jun 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. In May 2022, the Scheme was extended to include Scale and Polish for all medical card patients along with an expansion of the oral examination to include provision of preventative advice, using €10 million awarded in Budget 2022. In addition, the fees paid to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by severe pain, fatigue and stiffness, among many other symptoms. Fibromyalgia can be a difficult condition to diagnose because there is no specific test, and the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. Treatment often requires interventions from various medical specialists for management of symptoms as they arise. The Long-Term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I am acutely aware that the temporary Scheme, specific to the public health service that provides Paid Leave for Public Health Service Employees unfit for work post Covid infection is due to conclude at the end of this month and I am committed to providing support. Sanction has been sought from the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform to extend the existing Scheme and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 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 Data (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Given the level of detail sought, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: This Government is committed to transforming how we deliver healthcare in Ireland. The aim is to deliver universal healthcare, so that everyone has access to affordable, high-quality, sustainable care when they need it. Capital investment is essential to enable the achievement of this objective. Capital Plan 2023 provides for the finalisation of plans for future provision of continuing care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Communications (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health operates social media accounts under the names "Department of Health/An Roinn Sláinte", "Healthy Ireland" "National Patient Safety Office (NPSO)" and "Sláintecare" brandings. Between the dates of 01 May 2022 and 30 April 2023 - 90% of the videos posted on the Department of Health/Roinn Sláinte channels included closed captioning, and 3% were translated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: While we do not have a specific internal anti-racism policy, all staff in my Department are bound by the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviours and by the Civil Service Dignity at Work policy and we are committed to protecting dignity and respect. These policies are regularly communicated and readily accessible by staff on our Intranet. In terms of services to the public, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (13 Jun 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Ozempic (Semaglutide) 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 market. Novo Nordisk...