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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Termination services are available without charge to women resident in Ireland. The relevant fees for these services have been established and are paid to GPs who provide the service by the HSE. As the operation of payments is an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to this aspect of the question.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1488, 1831 and 1943 together. In September 2019 Sláintecare Integration funding was allocated to the HSE to design and procure a National Diabetes Registry demonstrator product and develop a full specification plan for a National Diabetes Registry. However, the support of public health and ICT was required and, due to COVID-19 pandemic, this work could...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 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: Medical Cards (14 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 Appointments Status (14 Jun 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 19-77-2106 cannabis is a Schedule 1 substance and is subject to the strictest levels of control. Statutory Instrument 211/2022 , Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 (Controlled Drugs) (Designation) Order 2022 permits possession of a schedule 1 substance for the following purposes: (a) research, forensic analysis or use as an essential intermediate or starting material...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 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 (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, the attached document outlines the IPDC & OPD ophthalmology waiting lists at Cork University Hospital. This information is also available on the NTPF website at: www.ntpf.ie/home/nwld.htm It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: Hepatitis C virus is a major cause of liver disease worldwide with an estimated 80 million people chronically infected. Ireland views Hepatitis C as a public health threat and is committed to the WHO target of eliminating it by 2030. The HSE established a National Hepatitis C Treatment Programme (NHCTP) in 2015 and began the process of providing treatment for Hepatitis C using Directly...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (14 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 (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: The Long Term Illness (LTI) scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 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 (14 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 (14 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: Medicinal Products (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: 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: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Jun 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: Medical Cards (14 Jun 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: Medicinal Products (14 Jun 2022)
Stephen Donnelly: 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.