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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Marketing Authorisation Holder for Sunosi, TMC Pharma (EU) Limited, has not placed the product on the Irish market since being granted a marketing authorisation in 2020. The HSE has confirmed that Sunosi (solriamfetol) was approved for reimbursement under High Tech Arrangements subject to managed access. However, the company have not been in a position to launch the product to date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (24 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: Hospital Staff (24 Jan 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. I would also like to remind the Deputy that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 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 (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to revert directly to the Deputy with the information sought as soon as possible. The most recent overall figure as per the HSE staff census confirms that at the end of November 2022 there were 153 consultants working in Emergency Medicine (wte's) out of a total of 3,860 consultants.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 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 Services (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE, which will be working with Hospital Groups to progress proposals for Surgical Hubs, to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE, which will be working with Hospital Groups to progress proposals for Surgical Hubs, to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (24 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: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Medicine shortages are increasingly prevalent worldwide over the past decade. The causes of such shortages are multi-factorial, including shortages of raw materials, manufacturing difficulties, increased demand, product recalls due to potential quality defects, and industry consolidations. Medicine shortages can originate at any point in the supply chain. They can involve and impact many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Medicine shortages are increasingly prevalent worldwide over the past decade. The causes of such shortages are multi-factorial, including shortages of raw materials, manufacturing difficulties, increased demand, product recalls due to potential quality defects, and industry consolidations. Medicine shortages can originate at any point in the supply chain. They can involve and impact many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (24 Jan 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: Health Services Staff (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have referred it to the Health Service Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE Winter Plan for 2022-23 was published on the 11th of October 2022. The Plan is supporting acute and community services this winter to respond to anticipated high levels of emergency attendances and admissions across the acute sector, long waiting times in EDs and high occupancy rates across acute hospital settings. The plan is estimated to cost up to €169m to implement. Key...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: A design team was appointed in September 2022 by HSE Capital & Estates, progressing the proposal for a 96-bed medical ward block at Wexford General Hospital to preliminary stage one design. This is expected to be completed by the end of January 2023. Concurrently, the HSE is compiling a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for this proposal to ensure full compliance with the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly and remind him that it is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (24 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: Pharmacy Services (24 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is committed to the ethos of ensuring that the right care is delivered in the right place and at the right time for all citizens and recognises that all healthcare professionals have a role to play in optimising patient care and service delivery in line with this vision. The contribution that pharmacists and the pharmacy sector has made to patients and the health care system as...