Results 17,561-17,580 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (19 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: Abortion Services (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 commenced in line with statutory and Government commitments in December 2021. The Review will assess the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation and will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Review has 2 main phases. The first phase is comprised of a three-part approach to appraise the operation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (19 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: Departmental Data (19 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: Cybersecurity Policy (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to an operational matter, I am referring the question for response to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (19 Oct 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: Hospital Procedures (19 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: Hospital Admissions (19 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: Hospital Inspections (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE’s Performance Management and Improvement Unit (PMIU) has led an intensive engagement with University Hospital Limerick team members throughout the summer in response to my concerns about the hospital raised with the HSE earlier this year. The PMIU has worked with UL Hospital Group and Mid-West CHO to support and oversee the implementation of rapid improvements in services...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe, published on 25 November 2020 is the second major building block of the new EU Health Union, and is fundamentally about ensuring safe, affordable medicines for all citizens and patients. The strategy has four key aims that are focussed on - ensuring access to affordable therapies for patients, and addressing unmet medical needs (in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this relates to a service matter, I am referring it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Oct 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 (19 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. The HSE and the Department are currently examining progressing the rollout to the list of 6 non-HSE/non-Section 38 organisation types covered by the Government Decision. This measure will be ring fenced to staff working ordinarily onsite in COVID-19 exposed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: 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 2ndand 6thclasses and referral and care for orthodontics. Care is also provided for patients with special needs. There have long been significant delays in the provision of these services, that have been further exacerbated by the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 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: Primary Care Centres (19 Oct 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: Primary Care Centres (19 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 (19 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,...