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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to ensuring that anyone needing a termination of pregnancy can access services in safety and with privacy and dignity. The purpose of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022 is to ensure safe access to termination of pregnancy services for women, service providers and their staff throughout the country. Government approved the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Development Plan (17 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 (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. Any decisions about changes to our screening programmes, such as screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, will be made on the advice of our National Screening Advisory...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 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 Process (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to ensuring that anyone needing a termination of pregnancy can access services in safety and with privacy and dignity. The purpose of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022 is to ensure safe access to termination of pregnancy services for women, service providers and their staff throughout the country. Government approved the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Terms and conditions such as annual leave allocations are a matter between the employer and the employee. I have no role in respect of Section 39 bodies and matters such as this.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: It is intended to commence the expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7 as early as possible. My officials and the HSE have made preparations for this expansion. Engagements were held by my Department and the HSE with the IMO, representing GPs, throughout last year, and engagement is ongoing in relation to the necessary fee structures for this service.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: To inform decision making in relation to the current Influenza Vaccination Programme, my Department has requested that HIQA include a Health technology assessment (HTA) in its work programme, in relation to vaccination with an enhanced quadrivalent influenza vaccine for those aged 65 and older. In addition, my Department has also requested that HIQA include a HTA on the inclusion of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Shortages of the diabetes medicine Ozempic® are linked to the increased demand which has been attributed to the off-label use of the product to treat obesity. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The following table outlines the requested information. Year Company Cost 2021 OCS One Complete Solution Ltd. €183,300 2022 OCS One Complete Solution Ltd. €197,795 2023 (to date) OCS One Complete Solution Ltd. €87,148
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (17 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 (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the issues raised in this PQ are service related issues, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (17 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 (17 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 Equipment (17 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: Emergency Departments (17 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: Nursing Homes (17 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 (17 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 (17 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Design teams have already been appointed for the majority of significant investment proposals at University Hospital Galway (UHG). At any one time there are multiple capital investment projects underway on the UHG campus involving different design teams and different works contractors. It is normal practice for there to be different design teams in place to deliver different projects on a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (17 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.