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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (6 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 (AHR Bill) passed Second Stage in the Dáil on March 23rd 2022 and has been referred to the Select Committee on Health for Third Stage. The focus of this Bill is on the regulation, for the first time in this country, of a wide range of assisted human reproduction (AHR) undertaken in this jurisdiction...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Information regarding the features, course and impact of COVID-19 is still emerging. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has developed and is implementing an interim Model of Care to provide Long COVID services nationally. This Model of Care involves services across several healthcare settings including GPs, community services and acute hospitals. The priority is to ensure there are Long COVID...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (6 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 Appointments Status (6 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 Appointments Status (6 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 (6 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 (6 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 Waiting Lists (5 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 (5 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 (5 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 Staff (5 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department is implementing a Blended Working Policy in line with the policy framework developed for the Civil Service. The Department's policy provides for its employees to work a minimum of on average two days per week on-site in our single location which is our HQ building in Dublin. Employees may work remotely for up to three days per week on average at a location of their choice in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 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 (5 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: National Children's Hospital (5 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The new Children’s Hospital (NCH) project comprises the main hospital on a shared campus at St James’s, the Outpatient and Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, and the Outpatient and Emergency Care Centre at Tallaght University Hospital. The two satellite centres are open and operational. Works on the main site are progressing well, with the NCH clearly...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (5 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed under the auspices of the WRC. 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 (5 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed under the auspices of the WRC. 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 (5 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed under the auspices of the WRC. 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 inappropriate to comment further at this stage.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Westdoc co-operative provides out-of-hours GP services in Community Healthcare West, covering counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. It is acknowledged however, that the Westdoc service does not extend to certain rural areas within the region. While GP out-of-hour co-operatives are private entities the HSE provides substantial funding to support the out-of-hours co-operatives, covering...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (5 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 Tests (5 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 330 together. I have accepted updated advice from the interim Chief Medical Officer relating to COVID-19 Testing, Tracing and Surveillance which has also been approved by the Government. Based on the revised public health advice, COVID-19 testing will no longer be recommended for the general population. In the coming weeks, the HSE will be...