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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Apr 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: Hospital Facilities (20 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: Medicinal Products (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain caused by illnesses, including diabetes and shingles. Pregabalin is only available on prescription. While pregabalin is not a controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Acts and its associated Regulations it is subject to the provisions of Statutory Instrument. No. 540/2003 - Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, I have asked the HSE to reply to the deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Apr 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 Overcrowding (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: A range of measures are being taken to improve emergency department performance and capacity at UHL. Two new Emergency Medicine consultants have started, bringing the number to 11 WTEs, as well as additional ED registrars and discharge co-ordinators to target patient flow. ED admission-avoidance for over-75s has been enhanced by the opening of the new Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) unit,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Apr 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: Hospital Services (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is fully committed to improving genetics services, including through Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin. Genetics and genomics services have the potential to improve healthcare services, allowing for more targeted treatments and better patient outcomes. A number of important developments are already underway. I recently launched the first National Strategy for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government and I are fully committed to improving genetics and genomics services in Ireland. Genetics and genomics services have the potential to improve healthcare services, allowing for more targeted treatments and better patient outcomes. A number of important developments are already underway. I recently launched the first National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 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: Hospital Equipment (20 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: Health Services (20 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: Health Services (20 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: Health Services (20 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Programme to develop new Elective Hospitals in Cork, Galway and Dublin is progressing in line with the Public Spending Code (PSC), which is designed to ensure that capital investment decisions are underpinned by a clear policy rationale, and that costs are well understood. In 2019, the PSC was updated and introduced a new project life cycle, tightening the arrangements for project...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a wide range of medical and surgical aids and appliances free of charge under the Community Funded Schemes to eligible patients (such as those with medical cards or those on the Long-Term Illness scheme) following assessment by a relevant health professional. Provision is based on an appropriate clinical assessment, the funding available within...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to commend the important role of all Psychiatric Nurses in our country. They provide essential care to those in need. I have a very full schedule and unfortunately I am not in a position to accept every invitation I receive each year. Due to travel commitments at the time of the PNA conference, I was unable to attend. The conference was attended by the Chief Nursing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (20 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: Health Services Staff (20 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: Dental Services (20 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.