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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (29 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The following table outlines the requested information. Service Company Name 2020 Cost (€) 2020 Numbers Supplied 2021 Cost (€) 2021 Numbers Supplied 2022 Cost to date (€) 2022 Numbers Supplied Cleaning Clarus 226,320 6 - - - - ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In January 2022, two Garda Drivers were assigned to Department of Health to replace the services of the Civilian Drivers assigned to Minister Donnelly following a security review recommendation from the Garda Commissioner to the Minister for Justice. Severance arrangements were in place as well the option for as potential redeployment as Temporary Clerical Officers in the civil service. We...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am not in a position to comment on individuals as per the details supplied. Under the Misuse of Drugs legislative framework cannabis is a Schedule 1 controlled drug and is subject to the strictest control measures. There are no provisions under the framework for the cultivation of cannabis for personal use. No changes to this position are under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland will be in a position to publish its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2021 shortly. The Board has informed my Department that it expects to receive the audit certificate from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General within the next few weeks, following the completion of the audit.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Patient charges are a key element of the overall funding envelope of the Irish health system and are taken into account when agreeing the Annual Estimates and the subsequent preparation of the HSE’s annual National Service Plan. These charges typically include out-patient charges; in-patient charges; and long-term stay charges. Certain cohorts of people may be exempt from some or all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (24 Nov 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: Health Service Executive (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this issue is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Nov 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: Legislative Measures (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government commits to ‘Introduce a statutory scheme to support people to live in their own homes, which will provide equitable access to high-quality, regulated home care’. Work is ongoing within the Department to progress this commitment and is currently developing a regulatory framework for home-support providers with the aim of ensuring that all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: First, I would like to thank all healthcare workers for their extraordinary efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for certain frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. To date, over 124,000 workers have received the payment, and payments to eligible HSE and Section 38 staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Nov 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: Medical Cards (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Since 1stJune, 2017, all children for whom a Domiciliary Care Allowance is paid qualify automatically for a medical card without the requirement of a financial assessment. In order for a child, who does not already hold a medical card, to be registered onto this scheme it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of the child to register their child by completing an online or manual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Addressing the shortage of care-workers in Ireland is an urgent priority for the Government. To this end, I established the cross-departmental Strategic Workforce Advisory Group in March 2022 to examine, and formulate recommendations to address, the challenges in front-line carer roles in the home-support and long-term residential care sectors. Working closely with key stakeholders, the Group...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In line with the National Cancer Strategy, the model of care for hospital cancer treatment is centred on eight Designated Cancer Centres serving a defined population and geographic area. University Hospital Galway (UHG) is one of the eight Designated Cancer Centres. The centralisation of specialist services into Designated Cancer Centres aims to optimise patient outcomes, through case volume,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have provided for Special Leave with Pay (SLWP) for the recommended isolation period, for civil and public servants, including public health sector employees, nationally who contract Covid. SLWP provides for paid leave, including full pay, any fixed allowances payable as well as premium payments. For certain employees who remain unfit to attend...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs 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 Pharmacoeconomics...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that my Department officials have met with and will continue to meet officials in the Health Products Regulatory Authority, Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and HSE to monitor the evolving evidence in relation to codeine-containing medicines, including the merits of any potential further steps to support the safe and effective use of these medicines. This includes full...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Nov 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.