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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 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 Services (1 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 Services (1 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 Services (1 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 Services (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 294 and 295 together. 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. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals are still impacted by operational challenges arising from...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: My officials and the HSE have made preparations for the expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7. Engagements with the IMO, representing GPs, in relation to the necessary fee structures are ongoing with the intention of introducing this service as early as possible. Furthermore, from 1 April 2023, eligibility will be extended to people who earn the median...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: Last year the Government announced a once-off, ex-gratia COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain frontline 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, I published the Report on the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery in March 2022. I have accepted all 47 recommendations and their implementation will address identified pay anomalies, support nurses and midwives to continue to learn and develop in professional roles, enable significant reform and delivery of Sláintecare priorities. I have...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As part of Budget 2023, I announced €32.2 million in funding for Women’s Health Initiatives in 2023, to include dedicated funding for Cariban® (doxylamine/pyridoxine). The dedicated funding for Cariban® will help women who experience hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness, during pregnancy. Cariban® is an Exempt Medicinal Product, i.e., it is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 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: Hospital Admissions (1 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: Hospital Admissions (1 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: Hospital Admissions (1 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: Hospital Admissions (1 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: Hospital Staff (1 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: Hospital Services (1 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 Services (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the day-to-day provision of services, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Feb 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: I would like to acknowledge the open letter from the 87 Consultants from the University of Limerick Hospital Group. I share concerns at the significant challenges being experienced in Limerick and the Midwest, and the impact this has on patients and their families in the region. I have engaged extensively with the Hospital Group and the HSE regarding the pressures being experienced...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (31 Jan 2023)
Stephen Donnelly: As the specific issue raised by the Deputy refers to the operational responsibilities of the NMBI, I have referred the matter to the NMBI for its attention and direct response to him.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Services (31 Jan 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.