Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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413. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the HSE pay and numbers strategy for 2024; the timeline for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30805/24]

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

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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414. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the strategic review of radiation therapy which commenced in December 2022; the timeline for delivery of the report and recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30806/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the incredibly important role of Radiation Therapists in the provision of cancer services in this country.

The independent review of the Radiation Therapist profession was agreed between the HSE, Department of Health and SIPTU, under the auspices of the WRC. This strategic review has been considering issues such as organisation structure, career development in line with Health and Social Care Professional Frameworks, strategic workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies.

The Radiation Therapist review commenced in December 2022 and a report including recommendations is currently being drafted and will be published as soon as possible.

All outcomes of the review will be given due consideration by the Department of Health. Implementation of any recommendations from the review are subject to approval from the Departments of Health and Public Expenditure and Reform.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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415. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the strategic review of general practice; the timeline for completion of the final report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30807/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Health and the HSE commenced the Strategic Review of General Practice last year and the review is currently underway. With input from key stakeholders, the review is examining a range of issues affecting general practice including GP training, GP capacity, Out of Hours services reform, the eHealth Agenda, and the financial support model for general practice. The Review will then identify the arrangements necessary to improve the current system of GP care as part of a primary care-focused health service.

The review is to be completed this year. Following its completion, a report is to be presented to me outlining the findings of the review and setting out recommended actions for a more sustainable general practice.