Results 22,961-22,980 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Nov 2021)
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 Staff (2 Nov 2021)
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 Promotion (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1055 and 1056 together. Tetrahydrocannabinol is a psychotropic substance which is controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 and can be harmful to human health if consumed. The Department of Health is concerned that consumption of these illegal cannabis edibles would pose significant public health risks. The Department is in close contact with the Food...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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: Overseas Development Aid (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Foreign Affairs is the lead Department with responsibility for Ireland’s development assistance programme and it works closely with the relevant policy units in my Department. In January 2021, €1,603,799.28 was paid by my Department in assessed contributions to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Assessed contributions are a key source of financing for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Nov 2021)
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 Waiting Lists (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: On 8 September, I announced an update to the Covid-19 vaccination programme following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC has recommended a booster dose of an mRNA vaccine (irrespective of whether the primary vaccination course was of an mRNA or adenoviral vector) for residents aged 65 years and older living in Long Term Residential Care Facilities...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: A staff self-testing programme in Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) for Older Persons has been developed under the guidance of Directors of Public Health. Testing commenced from 20th September onwards with 52 RCFs registered to 21st October. The aim of the programme, running for 4 weeks initially in facilities in Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Wicklow and Dublin North City and County, is to test...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in respect of this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. The NIAC continues to revise recommendations to allow for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)
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: Healthcare Policy (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM (the BSSD), insofar as it relates to the designation of referrers, was fully transposed by the European Union (Basic Safety Standards for Protection Against Dangers Arising from Medical Exposure to Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 256 of 2018). These regulations designate those who may refer for radiological tests; nurses, doctors, dentists and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Nov 2021)
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: Vaccination Programme (2 Nov 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: On 8 September, I announced an update to the Covid-19 vaccination programme following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC has recommended a booster dose of an mRNA vaccine (irrespective of whether the primary vaccination course was of an mRNA or adenoviral vector) for residents aged 65 years and older living in Long Term Residential Care Facilities...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Nov 2021)
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 Staff (2 Nov 2021)
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.