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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am aware of the changes planned for Special Leave With Pay from 1 July referred to in the correspondence provided. However, it would be inappropriate for me to make a statement on the matter until the current high level engagement between officials and relevant stakeholders that is in train concerning the issue are concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The matter raised by the Deputy concerns litigation that has been delegated to the State Claims Agency. The Deputy will appreciate that it is not possible for me to comment on matters that are sub-judice. 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 provide them with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 190 together. The Programme for Government agreed in 2020 commits the government 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’. Consequently, work is on-going within the Department of Health to progress the development of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Jun 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 (15 Jun 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: General Practitioner Services (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are self-employed private practitioners and therefore may establish practices at a place of their own choosing. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Currently there are 2,551 GPs contracted to provide services under the GMS scheme. Where a vacancy arises in a practice with a GMS contract, the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197, 211 and 216 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: Home Care Packages (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government agreed in 2020 commits the government 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’. Consequently, work is on-going within the Department of Health to progress the development of the new statutory scheme for the financing and regulation of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (15 Jun 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: Home Care Packages (15 Jun 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: Abortion Services (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is currently working with the HSE on a Steering Group for the development of a National Genetics and Genomic Strategy. As part of this work, this group is exploring the best direction forward to enhance Irish genetic and genomic infrastructure. This will include outlining what is necessary to establish a National Genetics and Genomics Medicine Network, as outlined in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Clinical Genetics service at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin was founded in 1995 and provides a diagnostic, counselling and clinical genetic testing service for children and adults affected by or at risk of a genetic condition.  The service is the main provider of general genetic counselling to the population of the Republic of Ireland. It cares for and manages...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Jun 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 (15 Jun 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 Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (15 Jun 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 Policy (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: A Steering Group has been established to develop a National Genetic and Genomic Strategy. While the primary aim of this group is to set out a roadmap for the development of a high-performing genetics and genomics medical service, it provides an unprecedented opportunity to connect genomics healthcare services with the research and innovation community. Innovation in genomics is occurring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the news that some dentists are seeking reinstatement on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS), which provides dental treatment for medical card holders aged 16 and over. The HSE have advised that they are doing everything they can to expedite the processing of applications from dentists who wish to be reinstated on the DTSS. I have been assured by the HSE that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the news that some dentists are seeking reinstatement on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS), which provides dental treatment for medical card holders aged 16 and over. The HSE have advised that they are doing everything they can to expedite the processing of applications from dentists who wish to be reinstated on the DTSS. I have been assured by the HSE that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland's COVID-19 vaccination programme is based on the principles of safety, effectiveness and fairness, with the objective of reducing severe illness, hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 infection. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to the Department...