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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (13 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 (13 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: Primary Care Centres (13 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 (13 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449, 450 and 451 together. Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (‘MDR’) has been fully applicable as of 26 May 2021 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitrodiagnostic medical devices (‘IVDR’) became fully applicable as of 26 May 2022. The overarching objectives of these new regulations is to significantly strengthen the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (13 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the payment of pensions is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The EU Advisory Committee on Health & Safety have recently recommended the recognition of Covid as an occupational illness in health and social care, however Member States vary in respect of their treatment of Covid in this regard. In Ireland, Special Leave with Pay (SLWP) is available for the recommended isolation period, for civil and public servants nationally who contract Covid....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 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: Energy Prices (13 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing accessible and affordable health care and there are a range of schemes that assist individuals in meeting their medical costs. People who cannot, without undue hardship, arrange for the provision of medical services for themselves and their dependants may be eligible for a medical card. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: For all civil and public sector employees, access to DPER's Special Leave with Pay re Covid, was capped at just 10 days paid leave with effect from 7 February this year, and this was further reduced by DPER to paid leave for the required isolation period only (currently 7 days) with effect from 1 July this year. While a temporary Scheme for Paid Leave for Public Health Service Employees unfit...

Community and Voluntary Sector Workers: Motion [Private Members] (12 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I begin by acknowledging and paying tribute to the vital role community and voluntary organisations play right across the country. I pay tribute to our guests from the community and voluntary sector and acknowledge the extraordinary work they do. The work carried out by these organisations and by the people who work for and make up these organisations has a hugely beneficial impact on so...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (12 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Student social workers like many other healthcare students do not receive remuneration or an allowance to support time spent on clinical placements as part of their training. There are only a small number of healthcare courses where the students receive allowances to support clinical placements during training. These allowances have been in place for a number of years and based on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 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 Service Executive (12 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: Dental Services (12 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: Dental Services (12 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: Dental Services (12 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: Legislative Measures (12 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I met with members of the Irish Thalidomide Association in February last and assured them of the Government’s commitment to provide them with the necessary health supports to meet their related needs. Following that meeting, the designated senior manager in the Health Service Executive who liaises with Irish thalidomide survivors and assists them to access supports towards their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (12 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Long Term Illness (LTI) scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (12 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department coordinates the provision of healthcare services for refugees, including beneficiaries of temporary protection and applicants for international protection. The Department is committed to providing access to healthcare services for refugees arriving in Ireland under the various government programmes that are in place, including international protection and temporary protection....

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (12 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 for people living alone and for those with children; further...