Results 11,821-11,840 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 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: Dental Services (24 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratiaCOVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Eligibility criteria for the payment were set following significant consideration and consultation. While the Department does not comment on individual cases, I can confirm that in order to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, CORU is Ireland’s multi-profession health and social care regulator. CORU’s role is to protect the public by regulating the health and social care professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended), including setting the standards that health and social care professionals must meet to be eligible for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational 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 (24 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 Staff (24 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: Primary Care Services (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The development of primary care services – alongside social and community care more broadly – is central to this Government's determination to deliver a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health care system. In addition to annual funding of €195 million allocated in Budget 2022 for the recruitment of staff and implementation of the Enhanced Community Care...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 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 Staff (24 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: Hospital Staff (24 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 (24 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: Legislative Measures (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Public Health (Alcohol) Act was enacted 17 October 2018 and 27 of its 31 provisions have been commenced. The major provisions that have been commenced include the following: From 12 November 2019 the Act prohibited:Alcohol advertising in or on public service vehicles, at public transport stops or stations and within 200 m of a school, early years centre or a local authority playground....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing accessible and affordable health care and there are a number of arrangements in place which protect people from excessive medicine costs. The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the Scheme, including Phenylketonuria. Under the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 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: Special Educational Needs (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that this is a matter for the Department of Education.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (24 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 and other Primary Care facilities, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (24 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 to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (24 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the extension of GP visit card eligibility to those who earn the median household income or less, as announced in Budget 2023. Approximately 400,000 additional individuals are estimated to become eligible for a GP visit card under this expansion. My Department and the HSE are engaged in intensive discussions with the IMO in relation to the concerns they have...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (24 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.