Written answers
Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Department of Health
Health Services
Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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1354. To ask the Minister for Health the expenditure on respiratory sleep therapy services as defined in the HSE National Drawdown Framework including the provision of CPAP devices by HSE area in each of the years 2017 to 2021. [62977/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter I have referred this to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy as soon as it possible.
Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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1355. To ask the Minister for Health if due cognisance was given to the implications of the removal of the words committing medical practitioners to make every effort to preserve the life of the baby when amending section 48 the 8th Edition of the Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners published by the Medical Council as it relates to informing medical practitioners’ actions when dealing with cases in which babies survived abortions and were born alive. [62983/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners is developed and published by the Medical Council, in line with current legislation.
The development of professional and clinical guidelines on any medical issue, including on termination of pregnancy, is the responsibility of the professional groups concerned.
The Deputy can be assured that medical practitioners are bound through professional regulatory mechanisms to operate in accordance with best medical practice.
Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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1356. To ask the Minister for Health the way information arising from calls to the HSE MyOptions service is recorded; the way records are kept by the counsellors; and the way this information is stored. [62984/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.
Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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1357. To ask the Minister for Health the processes followed in relation to the disposal and internment of human remains arising from the operation of the Health (Regulation of the Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. [62985/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.
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