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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (5 Mar 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (4 Mar 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (27 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Daly for giving me the opportunity to update the house on behalf of the Minister for Health on the developments at Roscommon University Hospital. To ensure delivery of the right care in the right place at the right time, there are robust systems and procedures to appraise, manage and deliver infrastructure projects required for the provision of health services. Projects...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (27 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: Once again, I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which is very important to the people of Roscommon. Roscommon University Hospital is a model 2 hospital in the HSE west and north-west region which provides vital services to the local population. There are robust systems and procedures to appraise management of and deliver health infrastructure projects to ensure delivery of the right...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (27 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I am taking it on behalf of the Minister for Finance. As Deputy Byrne will be aware, the programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, includes a commitment to "Consider measures, in conjunction with the Department of Finance, to encourage gym membership and active participation in sport and exercise". The programme for Government also...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (27 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Deputy. I have listened to the points he has raised, which are very comprehensive in nature. We all agree on the importance of encouraging greater participation in sport and fitness activities and continuing to support to those already participating in sport across all age groups. This acknowledgement is underpinned through the programme for Government commitment, as the Deputy...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: As the Deputy said, there is a new and enhanced adaptation grant scheme, which brings in a lot of new innovations, including deductions from nursing homes fees and carers' fees.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: The particular point he raised is something we are looking at. We will come back to him on it. This is an issue that is arising. We are looking at that aspect of the scheme.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: Hear, hear.

The Future of Healthcare for Longer, Healthier Lives: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am pleased to take part in this debate on the future of healthcare for longer and healthier lives. I will touch on two topics, one of which, the statutory home care scheme, came up in the debate. I will give Members an update on that and then I want to speak about right-sizing, which falls under my brief as positive ageing, and housing options for people to age positively. The programme...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (26 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator O'Loughlin for raising this important matter. She will appreciate that the new programme for Government has highlighted the importance of community services for older people to assist them to remain independent and live in their homes with dignity and independence for as long as possible. Many older people living at home rely on services that they receive through day centres...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (26 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I once again thank Senator O'Loughlin for raising this issue. As I said, the service in Allenwood has been very important to communities. It is essential that people who are affected by the closure are accommodated quickly. It is important that there is good communication between the HSE and the service provider and the people who have been affected and their families. As Minister of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Crowe for raising this matter today. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. Practice education placements for radiation therapy students are essential to support clinical skills development in the application of theory to patient care and attainment of regulatory standards of proficiency. Practice...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am okay; I have a pair.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank Senator Crowe for raising this matter. The delivery of healthcare education programmes is complex and requires multiple parts of the health and education system working together. Practice education is a fundamental part of a student’s learning experience. The Department of Health provides supports to the HSE and other stakeholders to ensure essential practice...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: 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 (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: As the matter raised is a service delivery matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: Medical Card provision is primarily based on financial assessment. In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE, which assesses each application on a qualifying financial threshold. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards based on having a particular disease or illness was previously examined in 2014 by the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (25 Feb 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in Ireland, with 4,500 people dying each year from tobacco-related diseases. Smoking related deaths are mainly due to cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and heart disease. The cost to society from smoking due to healthcare costs, welfare and loss of productivity is estimated to be in excess of...