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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Dec 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 (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy is advised that, previously at the request of the NPHET, HIQA conducted a rapid evidence review to identify studies on the effectiveness of (i) pharmaceutical and (ii) non-pharmaceutical interventions, in the ambulatory setting, aimed at reducing progression to severe disease in individuals with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. This evidence review included a review of relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Dec 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 Tests (7 Dec 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: Disability Services (7 Dec 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 Complaints Procedures (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter i have referred this to the HSE for direct response

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525 and 591 together. The current high level of COVID-19 infection and the dominance of the significantly more transmissible Delta variant poses a very substantial threat, particularly to those who are not fully protected through vaccination. Public health advice remains that those who are not fully vaccinated should avoid congregated indoor settings for their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government commits to providing free contraception for women, starting with the 17-25 age cohort; accordingly, funding for free contraception, starting with women aged 17-25, has been allocated in Budget 2022. It is envisaged that a wide range of contraceptive options, currently available to medical card holders, will be made available through this scheme. The initiative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE National Service Plan 2022 has been submitted and is under consideration in my Department. In the coming weeks, although not required by legislation, it is intended that it will be brought to Government prior to publication, however this is subject to further consideration. Subsequently, it will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas and published. The National Service Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I am taking it that the Deputy is referring to alleged breaches by indoor operators in businesses regulated under the the Health Act 1947 (Sections 31AB AND 31AD) (Covid-19) (Operation of certain indoor premises) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 385 of 2021), as amended. The HSE and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) were both identified as relevant bodies under the above regulations and are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Dec 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 Services Staff (7 Dec 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 (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (7 Dec 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 Services (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Women’s health is a priority for this Government and since this matter emerged, the ongoing priority focus for both the Department and the HSE has been to meet the care needs of women experiencing mesh complications. Although it is not appropriate for me to comment on individual cases, I wish to assure you that my Department has ongoing engagement with the HSE’s National Women...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540 to 545, inclusive, together. The Department of Health, in conjunction with our sectoral stakeholders are presently evaluating the potential clinical requirements and benefits of all potential covid therapeutics currently awaiting or having recently received EMA approval, including a range of antivirals and monoclonal antibodies, and are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Training within schools in the circumstances outlined by the Deputy is a matter for the Department of Education and Skills in the first instance. I have asked my Department to engage with the HSE to clarify its role in providing appropriate support to schools so that the care needs of the pupils involved can best be met. I will revert to the Deputy with this information shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In October 2015, the Diabetes cycle of care programme was introduced nationally by the HSE. Under this programme, adult GMS patients, those who hold a medical card or GP visit card, with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes are eligible to be managed as part of the programme by their GP. The 2019 GP Agreement introduced the chronic disease management programme for GMS patients who have one or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (7 Dec 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.