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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Cheplapharm, the company responsible for supplying Rivotril 0.5mg tablets notified the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of a shortage that began on 25thNovember 2022, due to a manufacturing issue. The HPRA has repeatedly offered the company regulatory flexibility, including expediting controlled drug licences required to transport the product to Ireland and offering temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has professionally qualified pharmacists among its staff and does not have plans to appoint a Chief Pharmacist at the present time. The matter will be kept under review in the context of wider workforce planning considerations.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE Live service within the HSE took over responsibility for delivery of the Covid Passport/ Digital Covid Certificates (DCC) service from 24thOctober 2022. As part of this, the HSE now manages all technical and operational aspects of the EU Digital Covid Certificates (DCC) Service Centre. The Department of Health is therefore not incurring any expense associated with the Covid Passport...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the Minister's appointment the following meetings have taken place, between Department officials and the below listed groups in relation to the development of Safe Access Legislation. Meeting held on the topic of Safe Access Zones for Termination of Pregnancy Date of Meeting Meeting with An Garda Síochána SAZ 7th November 2022 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE publish monthly workforce reports detailing staff numbers employed in the public health service which include absence, staff turnover and employment levels. Please see link to these reports below; www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/our-workforce/workforce-repor ting/ With regards to specifics on staffing numbers I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (28 Feb 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: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the payment of pensions is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Feb 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 Strategies (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) publishes a list of medicines currently in short supply on its website with the reason for the shortage and expected dates for the return of supply. This information is dynamic and changes depending on the current information the HPRA has to hand, including removal from the list when a shortage has been resolved. The list of shortages in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy will be aware that many of the recent medicine shortages were caused by an exceptional increase in demand for certain products to treat winter illnesses; in some cases this demand was two to three times greater than the same period in previous years. This demand was seen across Europe and indeed in other countries around the world. The level of demand for products to treat...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratiaCOVID-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: Hospital Staff (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed between the HSE, Department of Health and SIPTU, under the auspices of the WRC. This strategic review of Radiation Therapy will support the objectives of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 and help address the increasing and more complex demand for radiation oncology. Cancer cases are increasing in line with our ageing and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Feb 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: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the payment of pensions is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Feb 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Long-Term Illness (LTI) scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the scheme. The first of these regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 277 of 1971 put a limitation on Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970, in respect of the provision of medicines to those suffering from...