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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 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.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: There is no consideration, at the moment, of opening more emergency departments. However, in my view the reconfiguration that happened some time ago was not done in the right way. There is a very strong clinical view for the consolidation of emergency departments. However, the resources needed to be put in place before such a reconfiguration. That is why I intervened, for example, in the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: This is an issue on which the Department has been engaged closely with the Health Products Regulatory Authority, HPRA. The authority is broadly satisfied that where there are shortages, there are substitutes available, as per the two examples the Deputy just provided. If the Deputy would like to send me on the details with regard to medical cards covering what the doctor has prescribed as...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The occupational therapy waiting lists are too long in many parts of the country. Other waiting lists in children's disability services in Progressing Disability Services are far too long. There is a new draft strategy. My focus and that of the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, is on recruitment. Models of care are being examined. The most serious issue we have is recruitment. Many...

Inshore Fishing: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Is the motion not agreed then?

Inshore Fishing: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: It seems to be not agreed.

Inshore Fishing: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: No.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: After consulting with the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). I can confirm that the marketing authorisation holder for Ozempic Novo Nordisk, has notified the HPRA of intermittent supply issues with Ozempic products due to increased global demand. The company notified a shortage of the product's 0.25mg and 0.5mg strength effective from 10th January. The company expects resupply of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Subject at all times to the eligibility criteria, the pandemic recognition payment is payable to certain specific non-public-sector cohorts below: 1. Private Sector/Independent Nursing Homes and Hospices 2. Eligible staff working on-site in Section 39 long-term residential care facilities for people with disabilities; 3. Agency roles working in the HSE; 4. Health Care Support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Jan 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: Health Services Staff (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises that substantive reform of oral healthcare services is required, as set out in the National Oral Health Policy. My Department is working closely with the HSE to ensure the establishment of focused implementation structures for the Policy to drive implementation. These implementation structures include the need for new clinical leadership and reform leadership posts...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (25 Jan 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. 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 the pandemic and the current pressures on Emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (25 Jan 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: Medicinal Products (25 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug 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...