Results 18,041-18,060 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (4 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: Health Services (4 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: Health Services (4 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: Dental Services (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Both I and the Government have been concerned that medical card patients in some parts of the country have been experiencing problems in accessing dental services. I secured an additional €10 million in Budget 2022 to provide for expanded dental health care for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (4 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: Workplace Relations Commission (4 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 (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the GMS contract, contracted GPs are to make themselves routinely available for consultation by eligible persons at their approved surgery for a total of 40 hours each week on five days or more in the week. The GP's hours of availability are to have regard to their patient's needs in the locality.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 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 (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I've asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (4 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: Dental Services (4 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 (4 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: Ambulance Service (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Ambulance Service is currently trialling an alternative care pathway that involves specified patients being transported to the medical assessment unit at Mallow General Hospital, rather than to an emergency department. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly with further details on this service.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My officials and the HSE have made preparations for the expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 & 7 and consultations with the IMO, representing GPs, are ongoing with the intention of introducing the service this year.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: My Department and the HSE have had frequent engagement with the IMO in recent years. Budget 2023 reiterated the commitment made last year to expand GP care without charges to all children aged 6 & 7, and provides for the expansion of GP care without charges to people who earn the median household income of approximately €46,000 or less. It is envisaged that these measures will...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (4 Oct 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department acknowledges the important role that Section 39 organisations and staff play in our health sector. They have a key role in providing services to older people and people with disabilities. While the Government does provide assistance, under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004, to organisations that provide services similar or ancillary to services that the HSE may provide, it...