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Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Safe access legislation has been prioritised in the Department's legislative programme, and Department officials continue to work with the office of the Attorney General and other relevant stakeholders to progress this bill as expeditiously as possible. Legal advice was awaited to enable the Department to respond to a number of issues raised by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government and I are fully committed to improving genetics services in Ireland. One of the key ambitions of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and Genomics Medicine in Ireland, launched in December 2022, is to build a strong national genetics service. This will be a patient and family-centred service that can be accessed equitably across the country and across the lifespan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, CORU is Ireland’s multi-profession health and social care regulator. Seventeen health and social care professions are designated for regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. There are currently registers open for eleven professions and CORU is continuing the substantial work required to open the registers for the remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Apr 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Officials in my Department are in regular contact with CORU and I am aware of the difficulties that some applicants with non-Irish qualifications face with the recognition process. Please be aware that, across all professions, the average time for a complete application for recognition of non-Irish qualifications to receive a decision in 2022 was 75 days. Across the therapist professions,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services commenced in January 2018 under the Chairmanship of Professor Phillip Nolan and a Steering Group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives. The aim of the Cardiac Services Review is to recommend configuration for a national adult cardiac...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: In February, I published the Mazars Review which examined the governance arrangements around the HSE’s Drug Pricing and Reimbursement Process. I fully support the recommendations contained in the Mazars report around improving the process, increasing transparency, providing easier access, and supporting value for money. An implementation group has been established between my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (19 Apr 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. It is important to be aware that any decisions about changes to our national screening programmes, such as screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia, will be made on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Every application for recognition of non-Irish qualifications is assessed on a case-by-case basis. It should be noted that many applications from those with qualifications obtained in Northern Ireland and Great Britain are recognised in a shorter timeframe than those of other jurisdictions. This is due to familiarity with, and greater knowledge of, the UK system of qualifications. In Q1...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Minister is committed to ensuring safe access to termination of pregnancy services, and the area remains an ongoing priority for him, the Government and the Department of Health, including progressing legislation this year. Pre-Legislative Scrutiny hearings for Safe Access Zones legislation were held with Department officials on 19 October 2022 and 18 January 2023. The Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Ensuring the safety of our employees is a priority concern. It is completely unacceptable that the staff of our health service have to endure harassment or bullying in the course of delivering their duties. I note the HSE are focussing on improvements in this regard, and I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to steps they are taking to tackle this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (19 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, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (19 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 (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Apr 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.