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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 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: Hospital Services (7 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 Appointments Status (7 Dec 2022)
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: Medical Cards (7 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: Hospital Facilities (7 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: Primary Care Centres (7 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: Primary Care Centres (7 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: That is not true. It is false.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: What the Deputy is saying is not correct.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: A considerable number of cases, including that of the individual concerned had to be processed and that has been completed. I wish to confirm that a final determination in respect of this case and all related cases is expected from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly on this issue, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (6 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: General Practitioner Services (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. I recognise that there is a need to substantively review and reform the DTSS to align with best international evidence and practice, as outlined in the National Oral Health Policy, Smile agus Sláinte (2019). Work has begun on this review and officials in my...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Dec 2022)
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: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 provide a legal framework for donor-assisted human reproduction (DAHR), including the legal parentage of children born in the State as a result of DAHR procedures. Parts 2 and 3 came into operation on 4 May 2020. For DAHR procedures which take place after 4 May 2020, the provisions of the Act require consent to be...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (6 Dec 2022)
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. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (6 Dec 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.