Results 121-140 of 211 for revert speaker:Stephen Donnelly

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (14 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I will revert to the committee with that. I will make an observation, if I may. The conversation we have been having to date is around the clinical and operational independence of the NMH. It has not been around what happens in St. Vincent's hospital. I appreciate some are saying they are linked but let us-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (14 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I am happy to revert to the Deputy in writing if that would be helpful.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Facilities (13 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...and physical therapy project were not prioritised to progress by the service area up until now and did not progress in 2020, given the impact of Covid, but I have outlined the progress. I might revert to the Deputy in my final response, as there are some good details around the change in the scope of the mental health project, which the Deputy has raised previously. To me, that change is...

CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ..., as I and many of us have before, the huge contribution she has made to this issue from the start. I have listened carefully to the speakers and will consider the issues raised. I will revert to colleagues on specific issues raised, including the audit raised by Deputy Connolly and other issues. I would be glad to update the House, or the health committee if that is appropriate, on...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...are included in one of the categories in the vaccination programme, as with other groups in congregated settings. That is being looked at and they will be scheduled into the programme. I will revert to the Deputy with more details as to exactly how that is being done.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I will revert in writing with the remainder.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...As I discussed with Deputy Cullinane earlier, there are ongoing uncertainties about what is going to arrive from AstraZeneca in the coming weeks so we must leave a bit of room for safety. I will revert to the Deputy in writing on his other questions.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...a preflight PCR test. Perhaps the rapid test could provide an additional piece of protection and I am very happy to take that up with the Minister for Transport. Regarding the waiver, I will revert to the Deputy directly. A lot of the issues he raised have been already discussed during this debate. What I want to see and what we need for ethical reasons as well as reasons of...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy. I would be happy to and I will revert to the Deputy on that. It is essential for people who do not have access to cars - many people simply do not have access to cars - that there is sufficient public transport to get to the vaccination centres. Sometimes that is required seven days a week. I would be happy to take the Deputy's point back to the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...public transport in recognition of the importance of such services to the lives of people with disabilities.  Work is ongoing on the policy proposals for the provision of transport supports for people with disabilities.  I intend to revert to Government with proposals in due course.  Recent developments which will impact on the policy options include the...

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (27 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...thought it was excellent. All I can do is agree with the Chairman. On foot of the report from the committee, I sought a review from NPHET of the relationship between vitamin D and Covid, and it reverted to say that while it did not have evidence of a reduction in risk specifically from Covid, it wholeheartedly endorsed taking the recommended dose of vitamin D for general well-being and a...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...the issue has been looked into in great detail, and the advice from NIAC is that there is no additional risk. However, I am conscious that I am not an expert or a clinician, so I would like to revert to the Deputy and, indeed, to other Deputies with a precise answer from those who are experts in the field to explain the position.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...of advice online on gov.ie and the HSE and NIAC's own page. The reports underpinning the advice that comes in to me, and indeed the letters from the deputy CMO, are all available online. I will revert to Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan regarding the west Cork vaccination centres. In response to Deputy Colm Burke on the maternity visitations - it is something that has been raised with...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...a medic but the answer I got back was that AstraZeneca is safe regardless of any such history. That is the very clear advice I got back. If the Deputy would like, I would be more than happy to revert to her with a written position from the medics themselves. With regard to data, we are always striving to do more. I understand it is a question of the delivery of numbers by week,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (22 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Beaumont Hospital advises that St. Michael’s Ward is temporarily being used as a Covid-19 vaccination centre.  It is envisaged that it will revert to its previous designation by the end of June 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2075 and 2280 together. Beaumont Hospital advises that St. Michael’s Ward is temporarily being used as a Covid-19 vaccination centre. It is envisaged that it will revert to its previous designation by the end of June 2021.

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

Stephen Donnelly: With regard to long Covid, it is something I can revert to Deputy Colm Burke on.

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.