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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Emergency dental care for children under 16 is currently provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE free of charge. In addition, targeted screening and prevention is provided for school children at certain dental developmental milestones and for special needs groups. The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental treatments to medical card holders aged 16 and over....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 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: Health Services Staff (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Health and Social Care workforce planning and ensuring an appropriate pipeline of suitably qualified healthcare professionals in Ireland is a top priority for the Government. The Programme for Government commits the Department of Health to working with the education sectors, regulators, and professional bodies to improve the availability of health professionals and reform their training to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: While my Department does not comment on individual cases, on January 19th, the Government announced a COVID-19 pandemic recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Following extensive engagement with healthcare unions on the matter, on 19th April the HSE published eligibility guidelines and FAQs, as apply to the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Health and Social Care workforce planning and ensuring an appropriate pipeline of suitably qualified healthcare professionals in Ireland is a top priority for the Government. The Programme for Government commits the Department of Health to working with the education sectors, regulators, and professional bodies to improve the availability of health professionals and reform their training to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 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: Health 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The total Budget allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion. This is another record budget for mental health services, which includes the greatest increase of €72.8m given in one year and demonstrates the commitment of the Government to this key care programme. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short and medium-term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.

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: Sight testing, eye examinations and optical appliances are provided to medical card holders by ophthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing opticians through the Community Ophthalmic Services Schemes (COSS). Patients may access these services following a referral by a healthcare professional such as their general practitioner. All children, including those not covered by a medical card,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department has commissioned an evidence review to assess scientific research on the efficacy and safety of cannabis-based treatments for a range of conditions. The initial stage of the review has been completed which is soon to be followed by an evidence synthesis. Once completed a clinical group will be convened to assess this evidence and provide guidance on any amendments to the list...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (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: 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: Hospital Facilities (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: Medical Cards (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical items, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the formal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (4 Oct 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy might be aware, a commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” is included in the Programme for Government. ‎The Model of Care for Infertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) in order to ensure that infertility issues...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (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 the Deputy may be aware the Medical Council recently published its 2021 Workforce Intelligence Report. The report indicates that in June 2021, 21,680 doctors renewed their registration with the Council. Of those doctors who renewed their annual registration 18,424 (84.9%) were reported to be clinically active and working in Ireland. Of these 18,424 doctors, 8,653 (47%) were female and...