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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (18 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: Departmental Reviews (18 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: Health Services Staff (18 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 Waiting Lists (18 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 Waiting Lists (18 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: Independent Review Mechanism (18 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. Outcomes of the review will be given due consideration by the Department of Health. As this is an ongoing Industrial Relations process it would be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 healthcare environments. It is hoped that information will be published shortly for those certain non-HSE/Section 38 healthcare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 813 and 814 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: Vaccination Programme (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy is advised that in June 2018, the Government agreed to the establishment of an expert group to review the management of clinical negligence claims. It was chaired by the High Court judge, Mr. Justice Charles Meenan. The expert group examined the system from the perspective of the person who has made the claim to explore if there is a better way to deal effectively, yet more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold a contract with the HSE for the provision of health services such as the GMS contract for the provision of GP services without charge to medical card and GP visit card patients. As GPs are self-employed they may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. Medical card and GP visit card holders that experience difficulty in finding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 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 Aids and Appliances (18 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 (18 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: Legislative Measures (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am committed to ensuring that anyone needing a termination of pregnancy can access services in safety, and with privacy and dignity. Safe Access Zones Legislation has been prioritised in the Government’s Autumn Legislative Programme, and officials in my Department, are engaging intensively with the Office of the Attorney General and relevant stakeholders to progress this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (18 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: Abortion Services (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the deputy's question relates to a service matter, we have referred it to the HSE for answer.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 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: Hospital Facilities (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 824 and 825 together. In December 2021 the Government agreed, subject to the necessary approvals and requirements under the Public Spending Code being met, a new National Elective Ambulatory Care Strategy. This new strategy aims to change the way in which day case, scheduled procedures, surgeries, scans and outpatient services can be better arranged to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have not met with UPMC. Officials in my Department have met with UPMC on a number of occasions over the last two years, to discuss operational matters associated with the Covid Safety Arrangement and to discuss possible arrangements in relation to UPMC’s assistance with the provision of capacity and activity in relation to Waiting List reduction.