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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 569 together. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) provided guidance in relation to face coverings in its advice to Government in relation to Phase 2 of the Roadmap for Reopening Business & Society on 4 June.   The NPHET advice sets out circumstances under which the wearing of a non-medical face covering is recommended. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Persons who are eligible for GP care without charge under the Health Act 1970 are not subject to any co-payments or other charges in respect of such services. There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, on 19 June 2020, the Taoiseach, on behalf of the Government, announced the restrictions that would be eased and the measures that will be in place in Phase 3. On Thursday 25 June, the Government confirmed the move to Phase 3 of Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business from Monday, 29 June 2020. Information and advice about the restrictions that have been eased...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466 and 542 together. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure. All capital development proposals must be approved by the relevant Hospital Group or Community Health Organisation (CHO) before being forwarded to the relevant HSE Directorate for support/approval and prioritisation. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented interruption to normal health services both in the community and acute hospitals. While many vital services were maintained or restructured to respond more appropriately to Covid-19 related risks and evolving needs, other services were suspended or delivered on a reduced basis. To ensure services are re-introduced in a safe, clinically aligned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I have no functions relating to the provision of, or access to, public toilets or those situated in private businesses and the services described in the Deputy’s questions are not matters within the remit of my Department. The provision of public facilities, where they exist, is a matter for Local Authorities which are under the remit of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Funding has been provided in 2020 to develop the paediatric complex pain management service in Children's Health Ireland, including recruitment of consultant anaesthesia/pain specialist, occupational therapist, psychologist, physiotherapist and advanced nurse practitioner. In regard to the specific detail on timing of recruitment, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy concerning the first part of the question. With regard to the second part, the Medical Council has advised that the first restorations to the Medical Council Register via the COVID 19 route were on Thursday 19 March 2020. There are currently 397 doctors who have restored to the register via the COVID route. In addition to this 91 doctors...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland restored 1,097 nurses and midwives to the register between the 10th March and the 24th June, 2020

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (30 Jun 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to you directly. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented interruption to normal health services both in the community and acute hospitals. While many vital services were maintained or restructured to respond more appropriately to Covid-19 related risks and evolving needs, other services were suspended or delivered on a reduced basis. To ensure services are re-introduced in a safe, clinically aligned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations have been closed since March. However priority service users have been identified in each CHO, and individualised supports continue to be provided to many people in alternative models particularly for these individuals with higher support needs, through alternative...