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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: In line with best international pra ctice, it is Government policy, as& #xa0;re-iterated in the National Maternity Strategy, that standalone maternity hosp itals will be co-located with acute adult hospitals. In the context of promoting women’s health, the Programme for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: GPs contracted under the General Medical Services Scheme are required by their contract to make suitable arrangements to enable contact to be made with them, or a locum or deputy, for emergencies outside of normal practice hours. While there is no obligation on GPs to participate in GP out of hours co-operatives as a means of meeting the contractual requirement, such services facilitate the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (15 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 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 (15 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: At present, additional requirements apply to passengers travelling to Ireland. These requirements have been introduced on a temporary basis as part of our response to the emergence of the Omicron variant. Travel requirements are kept under regular review based on the evolving international epidemiological situation and as understanding of the Omicron variant develops. The spread of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 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 (15 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I am referring the question for response to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 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: Vaccination Programme (15 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 (15 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The requirements for travel are kept under regular review based on the evolving international epidemiological situation. At present, and as part of our response to the emergence of the Omicron variant, passengers travelling to Ireland from overseas require a valid test result (subject to limited exemptions). Passengers are also required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator form. More...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (15 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495 and 516 together. At present, passengers travelling to Ireland require a valid test result (subject to limited exemptions). This requirement has been introduced on a temporary basis as part of our response to emergence of the Omicron variant. Travel requirements are kept under regular review based on the evolving international epidemiological situation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: At its meeting on 2 December, the NPHET considered the issue of the use of respirator masks by those who are at higher risk from COVID-19. The NPHET endorsed advice from HIQA that at present the evidence does not support a population-level recommendation for the use of respirator masks (FFP2 or equivalent, or respirator masks with higher filtration efficacy) by those who are classed at...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: 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 protected through vaccination. In addition, the impact of the new Omicron variant is still unknown. Public health advice remains that those who are not fully vaccinated should avoid congregated indoor settings...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 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: Vaccination Programme (16 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: Nursing Homes (16 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) of the HSE has developed, published and regularly reviews a comprehensive package of public health and infection prevention and control guidance for long-term residential care facilities. This includes the comprehensive “Public Health & Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Cases...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The EU Digital COVID Certificate is a document which is issued to help facilitate the safe and free international movement of people across the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ireland is currently accepting applications for vaccination certificates from Irish citizens vaccination in third countries in line with Article 8 of the EU Regulation. Currently, Irish passport holders, 18 years...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (16 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 503 and 504 together. I acknowledge that waiting times for many hospital procedures and appointments are unacceptably long. It is of particular regret that children can experience long waiting times for orthopaedic treatment, especially for time sensitive procedures, and I remain acutely aware of the impact that this has on children and their families. As...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (16 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.