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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1082 to 1085, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware from my recent previous responses on this topic, 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...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1093 to 1097, inclusive, together. 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...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Reducing waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures remains a commitment of this Government. Earlier this year I approved an ambitious plan for Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) to reduce the number of children waiting for spinal orthopaedic procedures (scoliosis and spina bifida) by year end. Both current and capital funding totalling €17.43 million has been approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 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 have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the Omicron variants. The HSE has confirmed to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (12 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government commits to ‘Introduce a statutory scheme to support people to live in their own homes, which will provide equitable access to high-quality, regulated home care’. Work is ongoing within the Department across three broad workstreams to progress this commitment: (i) Regulation of home-support providers The Department is currently developing a...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Improving women’s health outcomes is a key priority for me, as Minister for Health, and for this Government. We made a strong commitment to Promoting Women’s Health in the Programme for Government and are fully committed to the development and improvement of Women’s Health services and to working with women and girls to improve their health across the whole life cycle....

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually include an examination, two fillings and emergency extractions. More complex care and a broader range of treatments for patients with special needs and high-risk patients is also provided, some of which requires prior approval. I have been...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Investment of €1.1bn was provided in budget 2021 to expand capacity, increases services and support reform and this level of investment has been maintained in budget 2022. 854 general acute beds have been added to the system since 1 Jan 2020 and a further 300 are funded for delivery over the remainder of 2022 and 2023. Access to emergency departments was available to those who...

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: Dental 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: Health Services Staff (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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 328 together. I note the recent EU Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (ACSH) agreement in respect of COVID-19 in health and social care, and both the Government and I recognise the commitment shown by our public healthcare workers throughout the pandemic. They have gone beyond the call of duty, working in front-line COVID-19 clinically...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 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 front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. Following extensive engagement with healthcare unions on the matter, on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Jul 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: Medicinal Products (7 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 and 311 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (7 Jul 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (7 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (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, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (7 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. There is no prescribed ratio of GPs to patients and the State does not regulate the number of GPs that can set up in a town or community. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Where a...