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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (18 Sep 2024)

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: Medicinal Products (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises that menopause is a key health and wellbeing issue for women in Ireland today, and much work has been done in this area which has being driven by the Women’s Health Taskforce and the Women’s Health Action Plans which I launched in 2022 and earlier this year. I have asked my officials to explore the options available in relation to the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The various policy options and legal aspects to prevent exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunbeds are being considered by my officials, including the feasibility of a ban on commercial sunbeds. The EU's response to tackle cancer is set out in Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. This includes Action 18 on measures to prevent exposure to UV radiation, including from sunbeds. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (18 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (18 Sep 2024)

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: Ambulance Service (18 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: There has been significant investment in Portiuncula University Hospital in recent years. A new ward block, a €35 million development, is part of a wider capital development scheme for the Hospital. This new ward block is to replace outdated wards which will result in an improved patient experience , reductions in length of stay, fewer in-house transfer of patients between wards and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service, enabling early treatment and care for many people, and improving the overall health of our population. Since October 2023, BowelScreen, the national bowel cancer screening programme, invites men and women aged between 59-69 to take the free at-home screening test. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (18 Sep 2024)

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: Alcohol Sales (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The development of the regulations is ongoing. It is my intention to have draft regulations finalised for submission at EU level by year end.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (18 Sep 2024)

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 Procedures (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I deal primarily with legislation and governance issues and the Health Service Executive (HSE), under the Health Act 2004, is required to manage and deliver health and personal social services. As Minister for Health, I am not in a position to make comment on individual cases and I have no role in the clinical decision-making process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (18 Sep 2024)

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 Facilities (18 Sep 2024)

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: Hospital Staff (18 Sep 2024)

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 Staff (18 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has a policy on the use of Generative AI written in line with advice and guidance issued by Government and the National Cyber Security Centre. All ICT related policies are available to all staff. For security reasons, it would not be appropriate to disclose details of the policy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has not implemented AI systems yet but recognises the possibilities offered by AI and, in particular, generative AI. It is currently developing its own policy for the potential use of generative AI in a safe and controlled manner. The policy is based on recommendations from the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Sep 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold contracts with the HSE for the provision of health services to patients on its behalf and without charge. The HMD-Form 1 is required for the applying for Social Housing Support due to a disability or on medical grounds. Please note that this form can be completed by a range of medical professions, including doctors and nurses, as well as...