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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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) works with public hospitals, as opposed to with patients directly, to offer and provide the funding for treatment to clinically suitable long waiting patients who are on an inpatient/day case waiting list for surgery, having been referred on to such a list following clinical assessment by a consultant/specialist at an outpatient clinic. The key...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Strategic Advisory Group on Monkeypox, chaired by the Chief Medical Officer, advises the Department of Health and the Government on how best to respond to the outbreak. It reviews evidence and advises as appropriate on monkeypox surveillance and management at a national level; development and implementation of a strategy to control monkeypox; and provides oversight and assurance of the...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that my Department officials have met with and will continue to meet officials in the Health Products Regulatory Authority, Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and HSE to monitor the evolving evidence in relation to codeine-containing medicines, including the merits of any potential further steps to support the safe and effective use of these medicines. This includes full...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this relates to a service matter, I am referring it to the HSE for a direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The planning and management of proposed future health developments is considered as part of the annual estimates and budgetary process. This process seeks to balance available funding across all service areas to achieve the best possible outcomes for the greatest number of service users and prioritise areas of greatest need. As part of this process, on an annual basis, the HSE submits its...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 842 to 844, inclusive, together. 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: Dental 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: Hospital 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 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: Medicinal Products (18 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of Budget 2023, I announced €32.2 million in funding for Women’s Health Initiatives in 2023, to include dedicated funding for Cariban. The dedicated funding for Cariban will help women who experience hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness, during pregnancy. The HSE asked the Medicines Management Programme to examine the appropriateness and...

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 respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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 respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Under the social security provisions of the EU UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA), a person for whom the UK is competent is, if they move to live in Ireland, entitled to a medical card under the General Medical Services (GMS) scheme if they meet the following requirements: - ordinarily resident in the Republic of Ireland and, - insured under the social security legislation of...