Results 16,741-16,760 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy. We are aware there is an issue in Wexford, and indeed in many parts of the country, where more and more private dentists have withdrawn from the public scheme. Through the budget for this year and next we are significantly increasing the funding. It includes an increase in fees for dentists. We are engaged with the IDA. What it is looking for and what we have agreed...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy. I agree with many of the sentiments he has put forward. We are tackling it in various ways. One is a very significant increase in funding for Healthy Ireland to encourage healthy eating, healthy habits and supports for parents raising their children and forming good habits. The Deputy raises a programme for Government issue that is being looked at, and that we are...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for raising this case with which I am familiar. The Deputy and I have discussed it. The gentleman he references is in need of urgent care. I am glad that things progressed. I am not satisfied to hear they have paused and I will ask the HSE for an update later today and revert to the Deputy.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I expect to receive the review in the coming weeks. It has been a wide-ranging review. I cannot commit to what may be in the report because it is an independent review. However, all the issues raised by the Deputy are actively being considered by me and the Department. I look forward to seeing what is in the review and discussing it with the House.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (22 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: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 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: Health Services (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is not aware of any legal claims brought by women following a consultation via telemedicine. As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) worked together in 2020 to put arrangements in place to allow termination of pregnancy services in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I am concerned at the situation that has arisen for patients of the orthodontic practice in Oranmore and their families. As this case is the subject of “in camera” High Court proceedings there are restrictions on the extent of information that can be made available. Since this situation first came to the attention of my Department, my officials have been working with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is an operational 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 (22 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: Health Services Staff (22 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: Home Help Service (22 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: Home Care Packages (22 Nov 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I have been advised by the HSE that they are not currently implementing the ‘in loco parentis’ rule for families availing of Paediatric Homecare Packages. Following a National Quality Assurance Initiative (NQAI) to review current service delivery models for Children with Complex Healthcare Needs, a Planned Parental Absence Guideline was developed. This included a review of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 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: Health Services Staff (22 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...