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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 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 Services Staff (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In July 2022, Minister Harris and I announced an agreement with the Irish Medical Schools to phase in an increase of 200 additional Irish/EU medicine places over the next 5 years. The first phase has seen an additional 60 places offered in September 2022. The Medical Schools and both Departments have also agreed to explore the potential to maximise the phasing in of these places in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have accepted updated advice from the Chief Medical Officer relating to COVID-19 Testing, Tracing and Surveillance which has also been approved by the Government. In the coming weeks, the HSE will be adopting a targeted approach for COVID-19 testing which will be based on a clinical assessment where a clinician requires the result to contribute to the diagnosis and management of an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Emergency ambulance services in Dublin are primarily provided by the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) through an arrangement between Dublin City Council and the HSE. In the first instance, queries relating to the DFB's ambulance service are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The HSE's National Ambulance Service (NAS) also provides some emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (23 Nov 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: Departmental Expenditure (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The total capital allocation in 2022 of €1,060m covers capital projects in my Department and other agencies (€15m), HSE ICT projects (€130m) and HSE Building and Infrastructure (€865m core projects €50m Covid projects). In addition, an amount of €100m was being retained within central government contingency funding in relation to capital measures...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 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: Medicinal Products (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 2021, 99 new medicines, or expanded uses of existing medicines, have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Thank you for your question. I understand that currently there are reports of a current workforce issue, particularly in relation to community pharmacy, and am aware of activities being undertaken by various stakeholders, as well as by my department to examine and mitigate this issue. Pharmacists wishing to practise in Ireland must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Departmentof Health recognises the key role of Pharmacy in the Community, and the significant contribution made by this sector to patient and public health and wellbeing. My Department has professionally qualified pharmacists among its staff, and they continue to work and engage with, key sectoral stakeholders such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and the Irish Pharmacy Union...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I value the important role community pharmacists play in our Health Service in the delivery of holistic patient care. I also fully acknowledge that community pharmacists have played a vital role in responding to the health needs of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community pharmacists have ensured the continued availability of a professional, accessible service for the public and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (23 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 Services (23 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: Dental Services (23 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 Services (23 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: Obesity Levels (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. The WHO European Regional Obesity Report, published earlier this year, warns of the serious health risks associated with rising levels of obesity. In the European Region, overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions, with prevalence levels higher among males (63%) than among females (54%). In Ireland, overweight and obesity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 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: Civil Registration Service (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the National Women and Infants Health Programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (23 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the National Women and Infants Health Programme leads on the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecological and neonatal services, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Nov 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...