Results 141-160 of 214 for revert speaker:Stephen Donnelly

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: With regard to elective hospitals, I am more than happy to revert to Deputy Colm Burke and meet him to discuss the position. This is a crucial issue and I assure the Deputy that no decisions have been made in terms of the type of operations he has talked about at this point.

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: How long have I got to reply? I have only 14 seconds. Perhaps I should revert to the Deputy in writing. He asked important questions and I cannot address them in 14 seconds.

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...with interest. As the Deputy has raised previously, there are some potentially interesting options. Israel is exploring a few interesting domestic policies for those who are vaccinated. I will revert in writing and respond to the Deputy's question about the portal.

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: With respect, Deputy, I brought the figures into give to the Deputy but he has not left me any time to give them to him. I will revert to him on that.

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...he asked a very reasonable and very important question about what is legal and what is advisory. I want to ensure he gets a precise answer to that question. I will ensure that the Department reverts to him with exactly that. I acknowledge that for many people not being able to attend Mass in person - obviously, they can still do it online - is very tough for them. The only reason such...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I might revert to the Deputy in writing on those issues. Is he still in the Chamber?

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...just how many are being taken. I take the Deputy's point and we have discussed it here previously. I apologise if I run out of time in answering the Deputy's questions, and if I do, I will revert to her. With regard to the end of March, can we be clear that my target and our target is to get the vaccines out as soon as they come in? This target is being met on an ongoing basis. The...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I will revert to the Deputy.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy and I will revert to him in writing because we will run out of time. I fully share his position on this because we must get the most vaccines possible. By working through the European Commission we have been able to pre-purchase 18.5 million vaccines, which is very positive. However, I am very frustrated with AstraZeneca and particularly frustrated with the fact that it...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I can revert to the Deputy on the other matters he raised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (25 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In my reply at the time to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 832 of 24 February 2021, I advised that I would survey the Department and revert with collated material. A full response has since issued to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...by the Department of Justice that 590 checks on persons quarantining at home were conducted between 24 February and 14 March. In relation to the data sought on imported cases, my Department will revert to the Deputy directly as soon as the data can be collated.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Internships (10 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...was 80% of the total interns eligible for places in 2020, 20% of candidates offered an intern post did not take up the offer. The number of medical internship posts available for July 2021 has reverted, as planned to 734, which is the agreed annual intake in line with current workforce planning projections. The number of intern places is in line with the numbers of training posts available...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Programme: Statements (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...the 40 vaccination centres, which are the 37 centres and the three GP hubs, and the pharmacies and the GP practices. I will get a more detailed note for colleagues on exactly that. I will also revert to Deputy Shortall in writing on the rest.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Programme: Statements (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I will first address the query on cohorts and I will revert in writing on the rest. The short answer on cohorts 5, 6 and 7, and it is a fair question, is that they are in that sequence because NIAC has determined, using the clinical evidence available, that that is the prioritisation of risk in terms of vulnerability. For example, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, has just pointed out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Covid-19 Health Related Issues: Update (2 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Can the Deputy explain what he means by "reverting to the March agreement"?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Covid-19 Health Related Issues: Update (2 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...there is a reason the HSE has identified. I wonder if there are clinical reasons for them to say they prefer the patients to be discharged in the community. I will check in with the HSE and revert to the Senator on that. On nurses who have taken a leave of absence, a career break or who have simply left, it will be part of the considerations for this year because we have ambitious...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Covid-19 Health Related Issues: Update (2 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Senator for that. We are all concerned about it. I am aware that BreastCheck has restarted. I want to make sure that I have the very latest information on the matter so I might revert to her with a written note, if that is acceptable.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...Plan. On January 15th, the HSE formally submitted the revised 2021 National Service Plan for my approval. Presently, I am giving consideration to the revised National Service Plan and intend to revert to the HSE shortly. Once the Plan is approved, it must be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within 21 days of its approval. The HSE will ensure the Service Plan is published at the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...of high level requirements. The HSE formally submitted the revised 2021 National Service Plan on January 15thfor my approval. I am currently giving consideration to the revised Plan and intend to revert to the HSE promptly. Once the Plan is approved, it must be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within 21 days of its approval. Once the Service Plan is laid before the Houses of the...