Results 13,081-13,100 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred it to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred it to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred it to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 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: Departmental Reviews (18 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: 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Responsibility for the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, operated by the Revenue Commissioners, falls under the remit of the Minister for Finance. To qualify for the scheme, an applicant must have a Primary Medical Certificate. To qualify for a Primary Medical Certificate, an applicant must be permanently and severely disabled within the terms of the Disabled...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1473 and 1474 together. Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection and is relatively rare with estimations that a small proportion of ticks in Ireland are infected (<5%). The infection is known to be endemic in certain locations. In these areas, GPs are familiar with the most typical presentation, which is a rash, often with a bull's eye appearance. More...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1475 and 1562 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 committed to improving genetics...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Drafting of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is ongoing and publication is expected during the summer legislative session.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The Magdalene Restorative Justice Ex-Gratia Scheme was established in 2013 by the then Department of Justice and Equality on foot of the recommendations contained in the Magdalen Commission Report by Judge Quirke. In his report, Judge Quirke outlined that Magdalen women should be provided with access to a comprehensive suite of health services. He specified GP services, prescribed drugs,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Where a professional applies to CORU with a qualification awarded outside the State, that qualification is assessed to ensure it addresses the required standard of knowledge, skill and competence for practice in the State in accordance with S.I. No. 8/2017 - European Union (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2017. If a substantial deficit is identified vis a vis the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (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: Qualifications Recognition (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: The following data show the average days required to reach a decision on an application for recognition of qualifications awarded in Northern Ireland for Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. The following data relate to 51 ab initio decisions made over a five year period. The recognition process involves an individualised portfolio-style assessment...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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.