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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: A longer-term review of matters related to student nursing and midwifery placements and internships is well underway. Following consultation by my Department with representative unions, I appointed Mr Sean McHugh, an independent specialist in HR and mediation, to lead the review. Mr McHugh will consider information, submissions, and presentations from a range of parties involved in these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Recovery and Resilience Facility aims to address the economic and social impact of the pandemic and make our European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient, and better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the green and digital transitions. Ireland will receive approximately €915 million in grants from the Facility relating to the years 2021 and 2022, with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland are currently being considered by officials within the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland welcomes the European Medicines Agency age extension recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 12 to 15. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is reviewing the matter and will make a recommendation as appropriate. Currently, Ireland's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is administering vaccines to those aged 16+.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland are currently being considered by officials within the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Grant Payments (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that the mobility aids grant scheme is a matter for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1903, 1917, 1922, 1931 and 2019 together. Details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland, and of the proposed stakeholder group, are currently being considered by officials within the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland, and the establishment of a related stakeholder group, are currently being considered by officials within the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The licensing for sale and the conditions of sale of alcohol are regulated by the Intoxicating Liquor Acts and enforced by An Garda Síochána. Proposals for changes to such law are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice who has responsibility for that legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health will not comment on individual cases. The issue of reimbursement of prescribed cannabis-based products is a matter for the HSE. Statutorily this is a matter in which the Minister for Health may not direct the HSE. Pursuant to Section 10B of the Health Act 2004 the Minister for Health shall not give a direction under section 10, or specify a priority or performance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland are currently being considered by officials within the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. Patients may choose to have their treatment undertaken by any dentist who participates in the Scheme. The DTSS makes available the following dental treatments to medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The following table provides a list of the organisations under the aegis of the Department of Health. These details are published annually in an Appendix to the published Appropriation Account on the website of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, as they are for all government departments and votes audited by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Contact details...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland procures COVID-19 vaccines through its participation in an EU procurement process and their approval is by the Commission following recommendation by the EMA. At present, the Sinopharm vaccine has not received EMA approval. COVID-19 vaccines can only be approved and used if they comply with all the requirements of quality, safety and efficacy set out in the EU pharmaceutical...