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Written Answers — Department of Health: Registration of Deaths (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Referring to HSE as this is an operational matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The New Children's Hospital (NCH) project comprises the main hospital on a shared campus at St James's, and two Outpatient and Urgent Care Centres at Connolly and Tallaght hospitals. Both satellite centres are now open and successfully delivering a new model of ambulatory and urgent care for children and adolescents in the Greater Dublin Area. On the St. James's site, works are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (23 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 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: Disability Services (23 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: This Government has put a significant focus on improving access to and the affordability of healthcare services, advancing substantial policy, legislation and investment to deliver expanded eligibility. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card under the General medical Services (GMS) Scheme is determined by the HSE. In certain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (23 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: Health Services (23 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 Service Executive (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to reply directly with the information requested.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (23 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 (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratia COVID-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: Hospital Appointments Status (23 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: Medicinal Products (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical items, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Reimbursement is for licenced indications which have been granted market authorisation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the Health Products Regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services (NRCS) commenced in January 2018 under the Chairmanship of Professor Phillip Nolan and a Steering Group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives. The aim of the NRCS is to recommend configuration for a national adult cardiac service to achieve...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (23 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 (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2018 Tender Framework for the provision of home support services was initially valid for the period 01 September 2018 to 31 December 2020. The HSE extended the framework by two 12-month extensions, to 31 December 2022. This was further extended by the HSE at the end of 2022, initially to the end of April 2023. The HSE has proposed a further extension of the contract arrangements to Friday...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 793 and 930 together. Novo Nordisk, the marketing authorisation holder for Ozempic, has notified the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of intermittent supply issues with Ozempic products due to increased global demand. The company anticipates that intermittent supply will continue throughout 2023. Similar supply constraints are being experienced in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: At any given time, shortages of medicines can occur in any country. Increases in demand for medications and medicines shortages have been observed in the UK, throughout the EU and across the world in recent months. Ireland experienced some shortages of antibiotics earlier this year – as did most other European countries. The increase in shortage notifications from the...