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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Apr 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 (25 Apr 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 (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I am keenly aware that the temporary Special Scheme of Paid Leave in respect of long-Covid is due to conclude at the end of June, and Officials in my Department are currently reviewing options in this regard. At present, those who remain unwell beyond that date may utilise the provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE), on behalf of the State, administer several schemes which protect people from excessive medical costs. The Long-Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the Scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Apr 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: Emergency Planning (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, under the Fire Services Acts of 1981 and 2003 the country's Fire Services are the primary state response service to any chemical or hazardous spill, including any accompanying or subsequent explosion and/or fire event. I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly with any further pertinent information it may have on any related...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (25 Apr 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: Medical Cards (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 and is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 Cards (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: 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: Medical Cards (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: 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: Medicinal Products (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the Reimbursement List. Reimbursement is for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 521, 559 and 561 together. Dedicated funding of €1.3m was provided in Budget 2023 to provide reimbursement support for Cariban® (doxylamine/pyridoxine), for women suffering hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea during pregnancy. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for medicine reimbursement decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Apr 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: General Practitioner Services (25 Apr 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (25 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) works with public hospitals, as opposed to with patients directly, to offer and provide the funding for treatment to clinically suitable long waiting patients who are on an inpatient/day case waiting list for surgery, having been referred on to such a list following clinical assessment by a consultant/specialist at an outpatient clinic. The key...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (25 Apr 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: Medical Cards (25 Apr 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: Cancer Services (25 Apr 2023)

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.