Results 11,721-11,740 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 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: General Practitioner Services (30 May 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. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Currently...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Officials in my Department have been in contact with CORU on this matter and CORU have informed them that it is currently working with public health agencies to establish pathways for applicants to undertake adaptation periods. This project is in its early stages but guidance will be updated on CORU's website in due course. This initiative will be of benefit to applicants required to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy relating to the recording of adverse incidents has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. The State Claims Agency has provided me with the information set out below...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 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: Health Services (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for all health services including nursing services is outlined in The Health Act 1970. The Act provides for two categories of eligibility for persons ordinarily resident in the country, i.e. full eligibility (medical card holders) and limited eligibility (all others). In relation to eligibility for the Public Health Nursing (PHN) service, the Act provides for free care at the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for all health services including nursing services is outlined in The Health Act 1970. The Act provides for two categories of eligibility for persons ordinarily resident in the country, i.e. full eligibility (medical card holders) and limited eligibility (all others). In relation to eligibility for the Public Health Nursing (PHN) service, the Act provides for free care at the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (30 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: Hospital Services (30 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 Staff (30 May 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: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department does not assist with nor make a financial contribution to the sourcing or provision of childcare or crèche facilities for the children of staff members.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 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: Health Service Executive (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the implementation of Health Regions (formerly known as Regional Health Areas or RHAs), as outlined in the Programme for Government. A detailed implementation plan will be presented to Government for decision in the coming weeks, and transition to the six new Health Regions will take place through 2023. It is intended that Health Regions will commence operation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (30 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: Departmental Strategies (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 725 to 728, inclusive, together. For context, Government at its meeting on the 31st January 2023, approved the establishment of an Interdepartmental Working Group to examine the rising cost of health-related claims and consider mechanisms to reduce costs and approved the Terms of Reference and membership of the Group. The Group is chaired independently by an...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 May 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: Abortion Services (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy might be aware, the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 (AHR Bill) passed Second Stage in the Dáil in March 2022 and has been referred to the Select Committee on Health for Third Stage. This complex and far-reaching legislation will encompass the regulation for the first time of a wide range of practices undertaken in this jurisdiction, including: gamete and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (30 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 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...