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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Jul 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: Abortion Services (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 was signed into law on 20 December 2018. Expanded termination of pregnancy services have been available since 1 January 2019. The Act allows termination to be carried out in cases where there is a risk to the life, or of serious harm to the health, of the pregnant woman; where there is a condition present which is likely to lead to...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Health Service Executive, in its National Service Plan 2022, has committed to providing podiatry services to 85,866 patients in 2022. That is almost double the number of patients seen in 2021 (44,522). I am aware that there is currently no Podiatrist working in West Cork, despite a national campaign to fill the post. Cork Kerry Community Healthcare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Ventilation has remained one element of the broader infection prevention and control (IPC) response over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) kept emerging evidence and guidance in relation to the modes and mechanisms of COVID-19 transmission under constant review to ensure that the non-pharmaceutical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am happy to inform the Deputy that I met with members of the Irish Thalidomide Association in February last and assured them of the Government’s commitment to continue to provide them with the necessary health supports to meet their related needs. In addition to an initial ex-gratia lump-sum and monthly payments for life, the supports provided by the Irish State to each Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have personally witnessed the challenging conditions for patients and staff in emergency departments during recent hospital visits. I have requested that the HSE set out short-term immediate actions to alleviate the pressure on EDs and ensure that our hospitals are ready for winter. I also requested the development of a longer-term plan for reform and improvement of unscheduled care, in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (12 Jul 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (12 Jul 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 Staff (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Employment levels at the end of May 2022, show there were 134,711 WTE (equating to 153,578 personnel) directly employed in the provision of Health and Social Care Services by the HSE and the various Section 38 hospitals and agencies. Since 2019, the workforce has grown by a record 14,893 WTE or 12.4%. It is continuing to grow at an unprecedented rate and is on track to grow by 5,500 WTE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (12 Jul 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: Medical Cards (12 Jul 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: Legislative Reviews (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 commenced in line with statutory and Government commitments in December 2021. The Review will assess the effectiveness of the operation of the legislation and will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Review comprises of 2 main phases. As part of the first phase of the review, information, and...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational 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 (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to acknowledge the valuable role senior managers play in our health system. The Health Service consists of the Civil Service and the Public Service. The role of the Civil Service is to support the Government of the day to develop and implement its policies. The Public Servants employed by the HSE deliver the service to the citizens of Ireland. There are a great range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: When I met with the patient groups involved with this issue in late 2020, I supported their call for an inquiry into sodium valproate and committed to making that happen. Senior officials in my Department have engaged closely with patient groups and other stakeholders over the past year, to finalise the terms of reference and set up this inquiry. This inquiry will be designed around...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (12 Jul 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 (12 Jul 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 (12 Jul 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: Medicinal Products (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 933 together. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.