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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Oct 2024)
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: Budget 2025 (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the most commonly used treatment for managing menopausal symptoms and has been shown to be the most effective intervention for managing these symptoms. The Minister recently announced his plans to introduce a State-funded Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) measure for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. €20m has been ring-fenced for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I am aware of the letter to which the Deputy refers. When the letter was delivered in my department’s headquarters, a representative from my office verbally acknowledged receipt of the letter and advised that a response would issue within one month. A written acknowledgement has been issued to one of the lead signatories and a full response will issue in the coming days.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Oct 2024)
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 Overcrowding (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As our health system faces into what is traditionally the most challenging periods of the year, I would like to assure the deputy that every measure is being taken to ensure the smooth running of our hospitals over the winter period. The UEC 2024-25 Plan was presented to Government in July of this year and one of the 4 pillars of the plan is hospital avoidance. This focuses on supporting...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter for the hospital named, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (10 Oct 2024)
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 (10 Oct 2024)
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: Cancer Services (10 Oct 2024)
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 Appointments Status (10 Oct 2024)
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: Seirbhísí Sláinte (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 and 305 together. The New Children’s Hospital project remains the most significant capital investment programme undertaken in the healthcare system in Ireland. It will provide world-class, state of the art facilities where our healthcare professionals will deliver optimal care, leading to better health outcomes for all. This is a much-needed and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Oct 2024)
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: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2024)
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: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Oct 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Immunisation Programme in Ireland, which includes the influenza immunisation programme, is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. NIAC make recommendations on vaccination policy to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (10 Oct 2024)
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.