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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: Medical Cards (20 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is based primarily on means. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without undue hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The issue of granting medical or GP visit cards...

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: As the Deputy will be aware, I, together with my colleague Minister Feighan, announced the establishment of an independent Public Health Reform Expert Advisory Group in January of this year. The Expert Group was tasked with; identifying learnings from the public health components of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland with a view towards strengthening health protection generally...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Health and Social Care workforce planning and ensuring a sufficient supply of suitably qualified healthcare professionals in Ireland is a top priority for the Government. My department is committed to supporting the health of the population through the provision of graduates with the key competencies and skills to be effective in the health workforce and to support a range of clinical teams...

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

Stephen Donnelly: At the request of the then Minister for Health, the Health Research Board carried out evidence reviews on the health harms and possible benefits of electronic cigarettes, on the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation and on whether e-cigarette use leads to subsequent smoking in adolescents. The evidence reviews were published in October 2020 and found that: -...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I recognise the significant role that community pharmacists play in the delivery of patient care. Indeed, community pharmacists have played a central role in the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout – the largest ever undertaken by the State. I also acknowledge the vital role that community pharmacy will play in the development and implementation of future healthcare reform,...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Budget 2023 provides funding for a number of initiatives aimed at improving diabetes care, including commencing the development of a National Diabetes Register. As part of the budget process, a business case was received by the Department setting out the proposal for the delivery of the registry. My Department and HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes are currently engaged in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health, in line with The National Palliative Care Policy (2001), is committed to furthering the development of palliative care across the country, ensuring a seamless pathway for patients who need palliative care across inpatient, homecare, nursing home and day care services. St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford provides 24-hour nursing care for up to 68 residents....

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over.  I am aware that a significant number of dentists chose to leave the Scheme during the pandemic, which has led to difficulties for medical card patients in accessing dental care in some parts of the country. The numbers of patients being seen and the numbers of...

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

Stephen Donnelly: An independent review of the Radiation Therapist profession has been agreed under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission. Discussions are ongoing between the parties to finalise a Terms of Reference and appoint an independent chair. As this is an ongoing Industrial Relations process it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.

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, €1.18 million has been spent under the DTSS in counties Laois and Offaly. The HSE Public Dental Service provides care for children up to 16 years of age, including emergency care for all, a fissure sealant...

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

Stephen Donnelly: This matter relates to the work of the HSE National Sepsis Programme which was established in 2014. Placing a focus on sepsis awareness, and promotion of early recognition of sepsis are key elements of the programme. While the initial priority was on raising awareness among healthcare staff, the focus has since moved to raising awareness in the community. To support this, several patient...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I am committed to the continued development of healthcare infrastructure to enable the provision of high-quality health services in line with Programme for Government, National Planning Framework and National Development Plan priorities and targets. There has been extensive investment in development of healthcare infrastructure nationally and in the mid-west region in recent years. ...

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. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders....