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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (18 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 (18 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 (18 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 (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Please find the requested information in tabular form below. The information is provided in chronological order of regulation status from the profession which was first statutorily regulated under CORU to those designated professions yet to be regulated. Profession Status of regulation/Development stage of regulation Timeframe for completion/year of completion* ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds, on the advice of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE)....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1377 to 1379, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware, Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) are the primary emergency ambulance service provider in the Dublin region. Queries in relation to DFB calls in the level of detail requested should be directed to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the first instance. The HSE National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Services (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) provides ambulance services in the Dublin region under statutory powers exercised by Dublin City Council (DCC) under authority of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In the first instance, all queries pertaining to court cases pending against DFB or DCC are a matter for these organisations. In regard to court cases...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 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 (18 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 Services (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1383, 1397, 1437, 1441, 1458, 1576, 1581 and 1582 together. Improving and expanding the care and treatment of patients with rare diseases is a priority for Government. The government has substantially increased funding for new innovative medicines for rare diseases, investing €100 million over the last three Budgets. The Government is also fully...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 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 (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratia COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Eligibility criteria for the payment were set following significant consideration and consultation. While the Department does not comment on individual cases, I can confirm that in order to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the important role that Section 39 organisations and staff play in our health sector. They have a key role in providing services to people with disabilities and older people. A process of engagement to examine the pay of workers in Community and Voluntary organisations was committed to by the Government in October 2022. While the Government has committed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 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: General Practitioner Services (18 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 (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the important role that Section 39 organisations and staff play in our health sector. They have a key role in providing services to people with disabilities and older people. A process of engagement to examine the pay of workers in Community and Voluntary organisations was committed to by the Government in October 2022. While the Government has committed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 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 of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: In 2023, the Government allocated €2.7 million to the implementation of the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and Genomics Medicine in Ireland. This allocation included the establishment of a National Office of Genetics and Genomics and the appointment of key staff. Staff appointments included a National Director for Genetics and Genomics, a Bioinformatics Lab Director, two...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government and I are fully committed to doing everything possible to assist people living with a rare disease. I intend to bring forward a successor plan to the National Rare Disease Plan 2014-2018. However, there is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic slowed our progress up until now. Nonetheless, various actions have been implemented and significant resources invested in this...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (18 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.