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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1283 and 1284 together. Health and Social Care workforce planning and ensuring an appropriate pipeline of suitably qualified healthcare professionals in Ireland is a top priority for the Government. My department is committed to ensuring that there is an adequate number of health professionals to meet demand within the health service. As part of this...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1288 and 1289 together. I am aware that hospitals that charge parking fees are very cognisant of the financial implications of parking costs for patients and their families, particularly for those with long-term illnesses. Consequently, many hospitals have introduced a maximum daily fixed parking charge and reduced rate parking for long-term patients...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7, whereby all children aged 6 and 7 will be entitled to a GP visit card based on their age, is intended to commence as early as possible. At present all children under 6 years of age are entitled to a GP visit card. My officials and the HSE have made preparations for the expansion. Engagements were held by my Department and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental 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: Primary Care Centres (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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 Appointments Status (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 Strategies (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: In 2023, I allocated €2.7 million to support the implementation of the National Strategy for Genetics and Genomics. Key priorities for the first-year implementation plan are as follows:to ensure that key front-line staff and National Office roles are recruitedto operationalise a multi-stakeholder implementation steering groupto progress Irish entry into 1+MGto progress a National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner 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 Procedures (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 Staff (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: In February, I published the Mazars Review which examined the governance arrangements around the HSE’s Drug Pricing and Reimbursement Process. I fully support the recommendations contained in the Mazars report around improving the process, increasing transparency, providing easier access, and supporting value for money. An implementation group has been established between my Department...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 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 Investigations (13 Jun 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1311 and 1312 together. While I cannot comment on individual cases I am aware of the tragic death of the person referred to and I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family for their sad loss. I requested the HSE to lead on a clinical incident review under their Incident Management Framework, reviewing the care provided to the resident in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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...