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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the HSE, it has been referred to them directly

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Since May 1st 2022, there has been additional prevention treatments included and a 40-60% increase in fees across most treatment items. Since these measures came into effect, both the numbers of treatments and patients being seen have increased. The HSE has advised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health recognises the key role of Pharmacy in the Community, and the potential role that pharmacy may play in the development and implementation of future healthcare reform, especially in regard to the aims and vision of Sláintecare. The Department has recognised and appreciated the ongoing significant contribution made by this sector to patients and the public,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has been advised by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of one current shortage of a valsartan-containing medicine (Valsartan 160mg Film-Coated Tablets) from Accord, the company responsible for supplying the product in Ireland. The company has stated that the shortage is due to a manufacturing issue and is expected to return in September 2023. Alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Medical practitioners are obliged to comply with the Medical Council’s Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics. The Guide includes information on the principles underpinning consent and the importance in ensuring that patients have given full and informed consent prior to a procedure or examination. The HSE’s National Consent Policy, revised in December 2022 also contains...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 Mar 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: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Scheme the Deputy is referring to is due to conclude on 30th June this year. I have asked officials from my Department to examine options that may provide continuing support to staff in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for many scheduled appointments and procedures were too long before and have been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Department of Health continues to work with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to identify ways to improve access to care. On the 7th March, I published the 2023 Waiting List Action Plan, which is the next stage of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware the cultivation of scheduled one controlled drugs for personal use is contrary to the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act. In his foreword to the report, the Cathaoirleach of the Justice Committee stated that "The Committee has made a number of recommendations for these areas and a copy of this report will be sent to the Minister for Justice. The Committee looks...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Mar 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. The 2013 Act permits community pharmacists to dispense generic medicines where a brand name medicine has been prescribed, provided they have been designated as interchangeable by the Health Products Regulatory Authority. Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Minister sanctions the Health Sector Consolidated Salary Scales in accordance with the FEMPI Acts, the Public Service Agreements and the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017. Only grade codes included in the Health Sector Consolidated Salary Scales may be used to remunerate Health Sector Staff. As the HSE provided the answer to Parliamentary Questions 403 and 404 of 8th February...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for many scheduled appointments and procedures were too long before and have been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Department of Health continues to work with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to identify ways to improve access to care. On the 7th March, I published the 2023 Waiting List Action Plan, which is the next stage of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. 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 (29 Mar 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (29 Mar 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: An evidence-based synthesis is being carried out by the Health Research Board on behalf of the Department of Health. This work is expected to be completed by May/June this year. A clinical review group will then be established to complete an assessment of the Health Research Board report to see if there is evidence to support the recommendation of any other clinical indications to the Medical...