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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, we have allocated very significant funding in the budget for a national network of clinics to treat long Covid. It is a priority and I and the Government recognise that it is an area in which more and more investment is needed. I raised the issue of the clinic in the Mater directly with the HSE. The decision to close the clinic was not a political decision, as...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy does not want a balanced debate at all.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Dec 2022)

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 (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238 to 243, inclusive, 248, 254, 255, 258, 263, 265, 270, 271, 275, 279 and 305 together. As these questions relate to operational matters for the Health Service Executive (HSE), I have asked that the HSE responds to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244 and 249 together. 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). Cariban® is an Exempt Medicinal Product i.e. not licensed with the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in Ireland. Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245, 262, 266, 272 and 278 together. Kaftrio has been a life changing drug for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers, and I want to see it made available to everyone who needs it. This Government wants to ensure greater access to new and innovative medicines and has allocated significant additional funding for new medicines in recent Budgets. Since the beginning of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Dec 2022)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Dec 2022)

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 (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the social security provisions of the EU UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA), a person for whom the UK is competent is, if they move to live in Ireland, entitled to a non-means tested medical card if they meet any of the following requirements: - ordinarily resident in the Republic of Ireland and, - insured under the social security legislation of another EU/EEA member...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (14 Dec 2022)

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: EU Data (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Neither my Department nor agencies under its remit have been subject to EU fines in relation to cases for infringements of European Union law or failure to transpose EU law since the start of the 33rd Dáil term.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Dec 2022)

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: Hospital Services (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has been notified by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) of recent shortages impacting some prescription paracetamol products, which are not only restricted to Ireland. For two suppliers of prescription paracetamol-only products, the companies have stated that resupply is expected in January 2023. There are other prescription paracetamol suppliers with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: On 7 December, the Government approved the next stage of the Enhanced Provision of Elective Care Programme and progression of the development of new Elective Hospitals in Cork and Galway. The Government also noted HSE plans to work with Hospitals and Hospital Groups to progress proposals for a shorter-term measure by developing ‘surgical hubs’ in Cork, Galway, Limerick,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (14 Dec 2022)

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 Waiting Lists (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected 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. The HSE has confirmed to the Department that patient safety remains at the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The new Children’s Hospital (NCH) project comprises the main hospital on a shared campus at St James’s, the Outpatient and Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, and the Outpatient and Emergency Care Centre at Tallaght University Hospital. The two satellite centres that are key to the project are open and operational. Works on the main site are progressing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. Any decisions about changes to the screening programmes, such as further widening the age eligibility, will be made on the advice of our National Screening Advisory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (14 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: On 7 December, the Government approved the next stage of the Enhanced Provision of Elective Care Programme and progression of the development of new Elective Hospitals in Cork and Galway. The preferred site in Cork, recommended to be brought forward into the planning phase, is at St Stephen's Hospital, Sarsfield Court. It is difficult to be definitive about timelines due to the many...