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Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Engagement with the Broadcasting Authority; the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Health Service Executive on issues related to compliance and enforcement of section 19 took place in 2019. That engagement was suspended throughout 2020 and much of 2021 due to resources being diverted to Covid-19 related areas. Work on commencement of the provision has now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the outset of the pandemic, a multi layered approach has been adopted. We have relied on a combination of measures including physical distancing, mask wearing, hand and respiratory hygiene, robust and responsive testing, contact tracing and isolation, and vaccination. This multi-layered approach remains at the core of Government policy. As the Deputy will be aware, Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In June 2019, the Minister for Health signed legislation to underpin the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). This is a 5-year pilot programme, restricted to prescribing of cannabis-based products by medical consultants, for patients with certain medical conditions who have exhausted all other available medical treatment options. Those conditions are: - Spasticity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, the evidence relating to Covid-19, and the decisions necessary to protect everybody living in Ireland from its effects is constantly evolving. The public health advice relating to Covid-19, including face masks, is kept under continuing review by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), by my department and by the Government. The measures in place and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) was established as a result of recommendations by the Health Products Regulatory Authority in their “Cannabis for Medical User – A Scientific Review”. The review stated that if the policy decision is to make cannabis available for medical purposes, the HPRA advised that it should recognise patient need, but be evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 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: Departmental Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The website referred to is run by a private company, Civil Certificates Limited, with no connection to the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (16 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: Vaccination Programme (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In June 2018, the Government agreed to the establishment of the expert group to review the management of clinical negligence claims. It was chaired by the High Court judge, Mr. Justice Charles Meenan. The expert group examined the system from the perspective of the person who has made the claim to explore if there is a better way to deal effectively, yet more sensitively, with certain cases....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 547 and 548 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practices in relation to immunisation. More than 7.6 million doses of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Work is continuing on the preparation of tender documents for this project and all statutory approvals including, Planning Permission, the Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) have been received. Tender documents are expected to issue in Q1 2022, followed by an 18-month construction programme with completion anticipated for 2023. Once it is finished the day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 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: Abortion Services (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Under section 20 (1) of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, a notification of each termination of pregnancy carried out under the legislation must be notified to the Minister for Health within 28 days of it being carried out. The notifications are recorded on the form entitled “Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 (Notifications)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 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: Medicinal Products (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: There are a range of services in place to protect individuals and families from excessive costs for their medical and surgical needs. The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a wide range of medical and surgical aids and appliances free of charge to eligible persons following assessment by a relevant health professional. These aids and appliances are provided by the HSE through...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 562, 612 and 630 together. The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 was signed into law on 20 December 2018 and commenced on 1 January 2019. Under the section 7 of Act, a review of the operation of the Act must be initiated within three years of the commencement of the Act, i.e., before January 2022. The review of the operation of the Act...