Results 421-440 of 47,286 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The recently published digital health strategy, 'Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030' describes a clear roadmap on how best to leverage digital to improve the way in which we deliver healthcare services for patients in Ireland. The framework defines a Vision and Mission for Digital Health in Ireland. These are supported by six principles that describe how...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Review of Cardiac Services was established to recommend the best service configuration, clinical governance and performance requirements for national cardiac services for the next 10-15 years. The NRCS represents a significant and comprehensive piece of evidence-based work, supported by a steering group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 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: Health Service Executive (10 Jul 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: Health Service Executive (10 Jul 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: Health Strategies (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is a Programme for Government commitment and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. As the incidence of cancer continues to increase, it is important that we continue to support cancer patients and cancer treatment services. We have seen significant progress on the implementation of the Strategy in recent years, with clear...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027 aims to modernise and reform stroke services in line with Sláintecare policy and address the challenges facing Ireland from population ageing and the predicted increase in the total number of strokes right across Europe, including Ireland. The strategy provides a blueprint for required investment in stroke services over the five-year period from...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: Progressing women's health continues to be a top priority for this Government. We have overseen unprecedented levels of investment in women's health. We have provided for significant funding for gynaecology, endometriosis services, for screening and menopause supports. We have invested in women's mental health services including perinatal mental health. The National Maternity Strategy is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jul 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 Services (10 Jul 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 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: Health Services (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: On 24th July 2023, I established an Expert Taskforce to support the expansion of the role of Pharmacy in Ireland. The Taskforce has considered specific objectives with the intent of aligning those services delivered by pharmacists with the healthcare needs of patients. The Expert Taskforce is finalising its report which will also contain recommendations around empowering pharmacists to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: The Community Ophthalmic Services Scheme (COSS) is a national fee-per-item scheme which was introduced in 1979. Under the COSS, medical card holders aged over 16 years can be seen by ophthalmologists, community ophthalmic physicians, optometrists or dispensing opticians. Eligible patients can receive an eye examination and be provided with prescribed optical appliances in accordance with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jul 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 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: Health Services Staff (10 Jul 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: General Practitioner Services (10 Jul 2024)
Stephen Donnelly: To increase the number of GPs working in the country and thereby improve access to GP services, the annual intake of doctors into the GP training programme has been increased by 80% from 2015 to 2023. Last year, there were 286 new entrants to GP training, and 350 places for new entrants have been made available for this year. The ICGP, which is responsible for training GPs, stated that 968...