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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medical devices in the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In making a relevant reimbursement decision, the HSE is required under the 2013 Act to have regard to a number of criteria including clinical efficacy, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals are still impacted by operational challenges arising from the pandemic. The HSE has confirmed to the Department that patient safety remains at the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds. On occasion, the HSE, in stretching constrained resources, will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals are still impacted by operational challenges arising from the pandemic. The HSE has confirmed to the Department that patient safety remains at the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 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: Medical Cards (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can earn a week and still qualify for a card. It is specific to the individual’s own financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to paediatric orthopaedic services for children, including for children and young people with Spina Bifida, remains a commitment of Government. Paediatric orthopaedics is a priority area within the 2022 Waiting List Action Plan. €17.43 million has been provided this year to support additional activity to reduce waiting times for children waiting for orthopaedic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. 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. The Government decision provides, subject at all times to the overarching...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The funding was provided to specifically target orthopaedic activity, including scoliosis and spina bifida. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible, to confirm that this is the case.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Projects (14 Sep 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: Primary Care Centres (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department, in line with all other Government Departments, has developed its own Blended Working Policy based on the Blended Working Policy Framework for the Civil Service. The framework can be accessed at the link below - www.gov.ie/en/publication/da010-blended-working-policy-frame work-for-civil-service-organisations/. The Department’s policy was launched on the 30th of June 2022...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I've asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 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: Emergency Services (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Whilst I cannot comment on the individual case raised by the Deputy in his question, I am aware of the correspondence referred to by him and he will receive a substantive response shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Services (14 Sep 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has informed me that the National Ambulance Service engages with the Dublin Fire Brigade and the Irish Coast Guard on a regular basis to discuss operational matters and ensure optimum coordination and communication among all agencies. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy with any additional relevant information.