Results 61-80 of 45,336 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 May 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 Appointments Status (8 May 2024)
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 (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 and 554 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. The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. Medical card holders are eligible for a range of services including general practitioner services,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for HAA services is based on the Health Amendment Act 1996. The purpose of the 1996 Act was to meet the health care needs of persons who contracted hepatitis C from a blood product or blood transfusion. It is generally accepted that these hepatitis C patients are a particularly vulnerable group who have specific health needs as a result of their infection. Separately,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list. Only medicines with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 May 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Work is ongoing to design a proposed model for a vaccine damage scheme and officials in my department are working through related policy matters. The development of such a model needs detailed consideration to ensure that it is appropriately designed and it is not possible at this stage to pre-empt the form the scheme will take once it is delivered. Once the model is developed, I will bring...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an administrative matter for the Health Service Executive, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 May 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: Home Care Packages (8 May 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: Nursing Homes (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as 'Fair Deal', is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. The primary legislation underpinning the NHSS is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009. Participants in the NHSS contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, as the Deputy will be aware, the Health Service Executive is responsible for providing public health care in hospitals and communities throughout the country. In that context I am sure you will understand that it is not possible for the Minister for Health to get involved in the care of any individual as my role relates primarily to legislation, national policy, overall budgetary...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for their question. Many pharmacies have traditionally provided a delivery service for dispensed medicines whenever this was necessary in the interest of the health, safety and convenience of the patient. It is at the discretion of the individual pharmacy if they wish to offer a delivery service to their customers and patients. Regulation 9 of the Regulation of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that this is a matter for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 May 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: Medical Cards (8 May 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: Hospital Services (8 May 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: Departmental Properties (8 May 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (8 May 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.