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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: Dental Services (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: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer all non-urgent elective scheduled care activity, including outpatient clinics. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19 related activity and time-critical essential work. This decision was in line with the advice issued by the National Public Health Emergency...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The current Framework Agreement on the Supply and Pricing of Medicines, signed in July 2016 between the Department, the HSE, and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) is due to expire at the end of July 2020. This Framework Agreement is a key cornerstone in this country’s national pharmaceutical policy, and it has been instrumental in helping to support sustainable...

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

Stephen Donnelly: It remains difficult to quantify what the public health sectors permanent workforce requirements will be going forward, as we are still in the process of managing the crisis.  As such, temporary employment contracts being utilised for the management of the pandemic may be reviewed at a later date as per the needs of the public health service, once the full impact the pandemic is having...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a matter for the Health Service Executive in the first instance, I have asked them to respond directly to the Deputy.

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: Maternity Services (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: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jun 2020)

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. The National...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the number of indigenous cases here declines and Ireland eases restrictions, the relative importance of the risk of importation of cases from overseas increases. The public health advice for passengers arriving into the State from overseas is to self-isolate for 14 days. Self-isolation is not a legal requirement of persons entering the State from overseas. Since 28 May it is a legal...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is no doubt aware public transport should only be used for essential journeys and it is advisable to avoid peak-time travel whenever possible. It is also important to note that you should not use public transport if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid19. You should self-isolate and contact your GP immediately. The Deputy may wish to note that when travelling on public...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Data on cases in healthcare workers is published by the HPSC and is available here:  The Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group has developed a methodology to determine the recovery rate by considering the number of hospitalisations, ICU admissions, deaths and the dates of confirmation for each case. They have advised the Department that as of 3rd June, our recovery rate in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to thank the Deputy for bringing this to my attention and I would be grateful if the Deputy would pass on my deepest condolences to the family.  I would like to reassure the Deputy that I have referred the matter to the HSE for direct reply to both him and the family.

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: Maternity Services (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: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The review referred to by the Deputy was undertaken by the HSE. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) works with public hospitals, as opposed to with patients directly, to offer and provide the funding for treatment to clinically suitable long waiting patients who are on an inpatient/day case waiting list for surgery in an acute hospital, having been referred on to such a list following clinical assessment by a consultant/specialist at an...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The General Scheme of the National Research Ethics Committees Bill was approved for formal drafting by the government on 25 July 2019.  At the same meeting, the government approved the drafting of an amendment to the Clinical Trials of Medicinal Products Regulations 2004 (as amended) (S.I 190 of 2004) to similarly reform the REC structure for such clinical trials.  The reason...