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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 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: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A disease or disorder is defined as rare in Europe when it affects less than 1 in 2000 people. There are approximately 8,000 known rare diseases; 80% of rare diseases are of genetic origin and are often chronic and life-threatening. Up to 1 person in 12 in Ireland may have a rare disease at some stage in their life. Approximately 300,000 persons in Ireland are living with a rare disease. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department does not collate data on the availability of medicines in Ireland as compared with other European countries. As the Deputy is aware, the Oireachtas put in place a robust legal framework, in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, to give full statutory powers to the HSE to assess and make decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines, taking account...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 830 and 831 together. A disease or disorder is defined as rare in Europe when it affects less than 1 in 2000 people. There are approximately 8,000 known rare diseases; 80% of rare diseases are of genetic origin and are often chronic and life-threatening. Up to 1 person in 12 in Ireland may have a rare disease at some stage in their life. Approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that complications from a mesh implant are very distressing and painful for those women involved and since the emergence of this matter, the ongoing priority focus for the Department of Health has been to ensure that all women experiencing mesh related complications receive high quality, multidisciplinary and patient-centred care. Women’s health remains a key priority for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (5 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: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The Committee reviews data relating to Covid-19 vaccines on a rolling basis and makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. Following the recommendation for use of vaccines against Covid-19 by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and authorisation for use...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A reply issued to the individual concerned from the Department of Health on 26 April, 2022. In that reply the individual was advised on the application of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013 (FEMPI), i.e., salary and pension reductions throughout the civil and public service. In 2015 the Lansdowne Road Agreement was implemented to restore the cuts imposed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (5 Jul 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Jul 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (5 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: Health Services (5 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 (5 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 (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE provides guidance on advance care planning including Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) orders, to ensure these are made consistently, transparently and in line with best practice. The HSE National Consent Policy 2019 – Part 4 Do Not Attempt Resuscitation provides a decision-making framework that facilitates the advance discussion of personal preferences, while further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (5 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Jul 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 853 to 856, inclusive, together. 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. Following...