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Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The data referenced in relation to the Community and Voluntary sector in general was supplied by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and sourced from the Benefacts 2020 Report benefactslegacy.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/benefacts-nonp rofit-sector-analysis-2020.pdf Data on community and voluntary organisations in the Health Sector can be found in the Report of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (8 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: Hospital Admissions (8 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: Hospital Admissions (8 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: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. The NIAC continues to revise recommendations to allow for the introduction of new vaccines in Ireland and to keep...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 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: Primary Care Services (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge that there are significant waiting times to access some primary care therapy services, which is of course frustrating for those waiting to access services, and their families. The pressure on staff due to this situation is also acknowledged, and I wish to thank the staff working in these areas for their significant contribution in delivering these important services to those who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health (DoH) is actively progressing the implementation of RHAs in partnership with the HSE, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY).  Regional Health Areas (RHAs) will provide for the alignment and integration of hospital and community healthcare services at a regional level, based on defined populations and their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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. The Report of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group on Home Carers and Nursing Home Healthcare Assistants was published on 15th October 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1078, 1079 and 1184 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1080 and 1226 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I can advise the Deputy that medical card provision is based on financial assessment. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The Committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. All children are offered MenB vaccine at 2 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Appointments (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1084 and 1085 together. The Department of 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. The Department of Health has professionally qualified pharmacists among its staff, and they continue to work and engage with, key sectoral stakeholders such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The EU Advisory Committee on Health & Safety have recently recommended the recognition of Covid as an occupational illness in health and social care, however Member States vary in respect of their treatment of Covid in this regard. I am advised by officials from the Department of Social Protection who operate the national Occupational Injuries Benefit Scheme, that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities to meet their needs. There are a range of services in place to protect individuals and families from excessive costs for their medical and surgical needs. The Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability assist people to have necessary adaptations, repairs or improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1090 and 1091 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.