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Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Heads of Bill to provide legislative clarity on the issue of protection of liberty safeguards are at a relatively advanced stage. Work on the Heads of Bill has been paused due to the diversion of resources, as part of the response to COVID-19.  A number of complex legal and policy issues which had arisen during the drafting process remain to be resolved.  The Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (19 Jan 2022)

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 (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has no contracts in place for the provision of the specified equipment.  In respect of the HSE, as this is a service matter I have asked them to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Jan 2022)

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 (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: On December 7th 2021, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommended that Covid-19 vaccination be offered to all children aged 5-11 years because of the favourable benefit-risk profile of the vaccine. In making its recommendations NIAC indicated that the vaccination of those aged 5 to 11 years is associated with short term, self-limited side effects. No new safety concerns...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Advertising (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1877, 1840 and 1869 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 section 7 of the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cybersecurity Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1879, 1880 and 1881 together. 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 Service Executive (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, a key Government priority is to protect and support the education of all students, including student nurses and midwives, especially during these times as we continue to deal with the challenges posed by COVID-19. I requested a review on student nurse and midwife pay and allowances be undertaken and this was completed by Mr. Sean McHugh.  On 4 November...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Jan 2022)

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 (19 Jan 2022)

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 (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to Deputy Ó Murchú directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to Deputy Ó Murchú directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to Deputy Ó Murchú directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the development of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) planned for the St Vincent’s University Hospital Campus at Elm Park, as set out in the Programme for Government. As the Deputy will be aware, the proposed corporate and clinical governance arrangements for the new National Maternity Hospital were set out in the Mulvey Agreement, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jan 2022)

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: Health Services (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises that menopause is a key health issue for women in Ireland today, and work is underway to drive progress in this area which is being driven by the Women’s Health Taskforce. The Taskforce was convened in September 2019, to improve health outcomes and health experiences for women and girls. Significant activity is currently underway to enhance the supports...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: AEDs (defibrillators) are available in many locations across society under the management of various organisations. Funding is available through the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme for Sports Clubs and Organisations in relation to procuring Defibrillators. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) promotes and advocates for the development of Community First Responder Schemes and can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1900, 1901 and 1906 together. Health service numbers are not collated by local electoral areas. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy with a formal reply with further information.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTTS), which dates from the 1990s is available to medical card holders aged 16 and over. The dental care is 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 Scheme covers a dental examination, two fillings in each...