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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1071, 1096, 1154 and 1223 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. On 11 June 2019, the HSE Leadership Team approved access to the drug Nusinersen (Spinraza) for children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type I, II...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1072 and 1193 together. Community services such as day care play an important role in enabling older people to continue living in their communities. My Department and the HSE are undertaking work to determine the current level of service delivery in the community and to set out plans, including associated required capacity, to resume services, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A public consultation was hosted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland on the regulations to be made on the labelling and advertising of alcohol products under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act. Almost 300 submissions were received by the FSAI and on foot of these a Report was submitted to my Department. The results of the consultation are forming part of the considerations in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question concerns a contractual matter between the HSE and a particular commercial entity, I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Estates unit in the Health Service Executive has been tasked with the delivery of additional capacity (infrastructure and equipment) nationwide in the effort for the containment and prevention of the spread of the Coronavirus - COVID-19. This has resulted in delays to some works and schedules. Funding has been allocated in the Capital Plan for the provision of 2nd Cath Lab at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In 2017, the former Minister for Health, Minister Simon Harris, approved a process whereby Hospital Group Board vacancies would be publicly advertised on the State Boards portal (www.stateboards.ie) operated by the Public Appointments Service (PAS), in line with DPER Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards. Members of the South South West Hospital Group Board were selected through this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to pause most elective scheduled care activity with effect from the end March 2020. 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 National Public Health Emergency Team...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (14 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Regional Service Plans (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Estates unit in the Health Service Executive has been tasked with the delivery of additional capacity (infrastructure and equipment) nationwide in the effort for the containment and prevention of the spread of the coronavirus - Covid-19. This has resulted in delays to some works and schedules. The project to provide a new Endoscopy Unit at Naas General Hospital is part of the draft...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (14 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to pause most elective scheduled care activity with effect from the end March 2020. 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 National Public Health Emergency Team...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (14 Jul 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: Medical Cards (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020 was published on 1 July. This Bill provides, amongst other things, for the necessary legislative amendments to increase the weekly gross medical card income limits for those aged 70 and over to €550 per week for a single person (currently €500 per week) and to €1,050 for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Jul 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 (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the information sought is an operational matter this Question has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Responsibilities (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Deputy Mary Butler has been appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for mental health and older people. Work has commenced to assign relevant powers and duties to the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Responsibilities (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Deputy Frank Feighan has been appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy. Work has commenced to assign relevant powers and duties to the Minister of State.