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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Feb 2022)

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: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I have directed this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 743 and 745 together. It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While significant work continues to positively impact on waiting times and improve pathways to elective care, acute hospitals have been impacted by operational challenges arising from surges in cases related to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to introducing the Sláintecare Consultant Contract to hospital consultants in our health service at the soonest available opportunity. The Sláintecare Contract is currently the subject of engagement with the representative bodies. As the talks process has not concluded, it would not be appropriate to make public details about them at this time, save...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 749, 835 and 896 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. The NIAC has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (15 Feb 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: Medicinal Products (16 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The estimated annual cost of reducing the monthly Drug Payment Scheme threshold from €100 to €72 for single-headed households is €5.23m. The estimated annual cost, in respect of families, for such a threshold reduction would be €18.67m. Therefore, the estimated annual cost for all claimants would be €23.9m. The following caveats apply in respect of this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), as the regulatory authority in Ireland for medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products is responsible for monitoring the safety and quality of all medicines including vaccines that are licensed in Ireland. As part of its remit, the HPRA operates the national adverse reaction database, to which members of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (16 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 215 together. There are a number of cases concerning thalidomide before the High Court at present and it is not possible to comment on matters that are sub judice.  However, I am anxious to assure thalidomide survivors of the Government’s ongoing commitment to provide them with the necessary health supports to meet their related...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (16 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 213 together. The Government is committed to increasing access to GP care without charges for children, an important healthcare measure that will remove a potentially prohibitive cost barrier to accessing GP care and will help to improve children’s health as they develop. At present all children up to and including the age of 5 are eligible for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (16 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The following table provides a list of foreign travel episodes arranged by the Department for elected representatives between the dates outlined. This schedule includes the number of destination and the number of staff who travelled with the Minister. Special Advisors are included in the number of Departmental staff members who travelled. There may be further expenses claimed in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Feb 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Feb 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Feb 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: Medical Research and Training (16 Feb 2022)

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.