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Written Answers — Department of Health: Open Disclosure (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Patient Safety Act applies to the programme referred to by the Deputy by providing for mandatory open disclosure requirements for completed individual patient requested reviews of their cancer screening by the Health Service Executive’s National Screening Service in a dedicated part of the Act. These reviews, known in the Act as Part 5 patient requested reviews, will be subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (31 May 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: General Practitioner Services (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to increasing access to GP care without charges for children, an important healthcare measure that will remove a potentially prohibitive cost barrier to accessing GP care and will help to improve children’s health as they develop. At present all children under six years of age are eligible for a GP visit card and therefore GP care without charges. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (31 May 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 (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Progressing women’s health is a priority for myself and for this Government. We made a strong commitment to Promoting Women’s Health in the Programme for Government 2020 and are fully committed to the continued development and improvement of women’s health services and to working with women and girls to improve their health and experiences of healthcare across the whole...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, a commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” is included in the Programme for Government. ‎The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) in order to ensure that fertility-related...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Successive National Cancer Strategies have delivered continuing improvements in outcomes for Irish cancer patients in terms of earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and improved rates of survival. This Government’s commitment to implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is evidenced by significant investment in recent years. €20m new development funding was allocated to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 May 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 May 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 Qualifications (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, the Medical Council is responsible for quality assuring medical education and training in Ireland. This includes the approval of specialist training programmes and the medical schools and postgraduate training bodies which deliver those programmes. I understand that Military Medicine is a five year training cycle.The Medical Council has advised that all elements of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I am keenly aware that the temporary Special Scheme of Paid Leave in respect of long-Covid is due to conclude at the end of June. At present, those who remain unwell beyond that date may utilise the provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme, however I have asked officials to look at options in this regard. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have indicated my support to the Minister for Social Protection in respect of the EU recommendation regarding Covid-19. The outcome of the review being undertaken by Minister Humphreys Department in this regard is awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 May 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: Parking Provision (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 and visitors for whom the payment of the full rate would cause hardship. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government and I are fully committed to improving genetics and genomics services in Ireland. In 2023, the Government allocated €2.7 million to the implementation of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and Genomics Medicine in Ireland. This allocation included the establishment of a National Office of Genetics and Genomics and the appointment of key staff. Staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 May 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 Policy (31 May 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.