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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 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: Hospital Procedures (3 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 (3 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: Hospital Appointments Status (3 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (3 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 (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Special Scheme of Paid Leave in respect of long-Covid introduced for a certain cohort of staff in the public health sector is a temporary Scheme, and as the Deputy has pointed out, is due to conclude at the end of June. At present, those who remain unwell beyond that date may utilise the provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme. I am keenly aware of the impact of the Scheme...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government and the Department of Health are fully committed to improving genetics services in Ireland, including at CHI Crumlin. In 2023, I allocated €2.7 million to implement the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and Genomics Medicine in Ireland, including the establishment of a National Office of Genetics and Genomics and the recruitment of key staff within the National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: 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: General Practitioner Services (3 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 (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: CORU have indicated that the average time required to deliver a recognition decision from receipt of a complete application was 69 days in Q3 and Q4 of 2022. The average time for 2022 overall was 75 days. It should be noted that every application for recognition of non-Irish qualifications to CORU is assessed on a case-by-case basis and I am satisfied that CORU deal with all applications in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: A total of 133 international qualifications in physiotherapy were recognised by CORU in 2022. The number in 2021 was 130. It should be noted that every application for recognition of non-Irish qualifications to CORU is assessed on a case-by-case basis .In 2022, CORU’s Registration Boards made 48% more decisions in total on applications for recognition of international...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: It should be noted that every application for recognition of non-Irish qualifications to CORU is assessed on a case-by-case basis and I am satisfied that CORU deal with all applications in a timely manner from receipt of application through providing a final decision. In 2022, CORU’s Registration Boards made 48% more decisions on applications for recognition of international...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: CORU have confirmed that they have received confirmation of eligibility to practise the profession from the applicant’s Competent Authority. The applicant is now deemed file complete as of the 28-04-23 and will progress on to the assessment stage of the recognition process. The applicant has been updated on his status. CORU has been in contact with the applicant and has advised...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (3 May 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, the Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) in order to ensure that fertility-related issues are addressed through the public health system at the lowest level of clinical intervention necessary. This Model of Care comprises three...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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.