Paschal Donohoe

Highlighting impact of lack of investment in neurorehabilitation services,::Committment to publication of plan for the implementation of the neurorehabilitation strategy as outlined in the Programme for Government 2016

To advance the specific issues outlined on behalf of private and voluntary nursing homes

Greater resources and improved oral health policy execution

Share DFI's perspective on the challenges faced by people with disabilities across the country and also the orgainsations that DFI support::Seek supports for familities affected by Fetal Valproate Syndrome, effective diagnosis and clinical pathways for care

Development of policy on residential disability care services

Reforms of medicine procurement policy to ensure greater competition in medicine market

Commitment to a five year investment programme for the Irish health services.

The establishment of a mandatory reporting system to the Health and Safety Authority of all school sports related injuries that occur to students.

The promotion of the provision of Parent/Child parking places at locations where public services are delivered.

The creation of a new mental health strategy that is fully resourced and implemented in an appropriate time frame.

An end to the anomaly where the Medical Council is funded by registration fees of doctors while no longer being a self-regulatory body and instead provide funding for the Medical Council from general taxation.

The incoming Government to publish a paper on options for the funding of our healthcare system including options in respect of a Social Insurance Model and a General Taxation Model.

The recognition and protection of the essential Role of the Doctor in terms of the diagnosis and treatment of patients and commit not to undermine that role and put patient care and safety at risk.

All locations where public health services are delivered to be adequately resourced to meet and exceed HIQA standards of care.

Required investment, both structurally and financially, in continuous professional development for all medical, nursing staff and other clinical staff in the health services and to recognise that continuous professional development is an integral part of a quality driven health…