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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Oct 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 (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy might be aware, a commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” is included in the Programme for Government. ‎The Model of Care for Infertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) in order to ensure that infertility issues...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 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 (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers, for their efforts during this most challenging period. To recognise their unique role during the pandemic, the Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers. Eligibility guidelines for this payment, as applies in HSE and Section 38 organisations, were published...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) arises when an infective organism develops resistance and can no longer be treated with antimicrobials. It is mainly associated with antibiotics but also occurs with other antimicrobials including antivirals and antifungals. Effective treatments are important to treat and prevent infections and minimise morbidly and mortality (e.g. sepsis). They are also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 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: Emergency Departments (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the publication of Deloitte’s report on 30 September 2022, which outlines patient flow challenges experienced within University Hospital Limerick (UHL) and Deloitte's recommendations in this regard. This report provides an important opportunity for a renewed focus on measures to improve the quality and safety of emergency services delivered to the people of the Midwest region...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) is a demand-led scheme which provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. To date in 2022, €4.86 million has been spent under the DTSS in the CHO8 area. The HSE Public Dental Service provides care for children up to 16 years of age, including emergency care for all, a fissure sealant programme for 2nd...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 375 together. As announced, Budget 2023 will increase the eligibility of people for General Practice (GP) access cards. The scheme will be expanded to cover all children aged 6 and 7 by the end of 2022 and, from 1 April 2023, eligibility will be extended to people who earn the median household income of €46,000 or less. It will be adjusted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2022/23 influenza immunisation programme commenced on 3 October 2022.  The flu vaccine is available free of charge to adults over 65 years, individuals in specified at-risk groups and children aged from 2 to 17 years of age.  This programme ensures that those most vulnerable to the effects of influenza will have access to the flu vaccination without a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The new Emergency Department (ED) and Women & Children’s block for University Hospital Galway (UHG) is a large and complex proposal. It is in the early stages of design development under the Public Spending Code (PSC) lifecycle. The updated PSC aims to ensure that maximum value for money can be achieved for the taxpayer through disciplined project evaluation, preparation and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the delivery of additional bed capacity 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: General Practitioner Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. The State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Where a vacancy arises in a practice with a GMS contract, the HSE becomes actively involved in the recruitment process to find a replacement GP. It is acknowledged that certain rural...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135, 140 and 143 together. In December 2021, the Government agreed a new National Elective Ambulatory Care Strategy. This aims to change the way in which day case, scheduled procedures, surgeries, scans and outpatient services can be better arranged and ensure greater capacity in the future. It will also help to address waiting lists on a national level...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed between the HSE, Department of Health and SIPTU, under the auspices of the WRC.  This strategic review of Radiation Therapy will support the objectives of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 and help address the increasing and more complex demand for radiation oncology. Cancer cases are increasing in line with our ageing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 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 (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The dates of meetings between officials of my Department and the GP representative organisation so far this year in respect of the extension of GP care without charges and GP issues are provided below.  Meetings were held in a variety of formats, both formal and informal and including one remote meeting. A range of GP related issues were discussed at various meetings including the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Public dental services are provided to children and to patients with special needs by the HSE Public Dental Service. Services available for children up to 16 years of age include emergency care, a fissure sealant programme for 2ndand 6thclasses and referral and care for orthodontics. In addition, the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Officials are currently finalising a job description to bring additional expertise from Health and Social Care Professionals to the Department.  This role will be advertised in the coming weeks with a view to having the successful applicant in place in Q1 of 2023 subject to their availability to start.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Waiting List Action Plan was launched on 25 February this year following extensive engagement between my Department, the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). The Action Plan allocated €350m of funding for 45 actions to reduce and reform waiting lists across four main areas of work: delivering capacity, reforming scheduled care, enabling scheduled care...