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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department appreciates the concerns raised around face coverings with regard to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. I understand that the Irish Deaf Society and Chime, in partnership with the HSE, have prepared resources for use by healthcare workers and deaf or hard of hearing patients and there has been collaboration on guidelines for staff,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government approved the drafting of a bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research, based on the published General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill. This comprehensive piece of legislation encompasses the regulation of a range of practices for the first time, including altruistic domestic surrogacy. The General...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government approved the drafting of a bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research, based on the published General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill. This comprehensive piece of legislation encompasses the regulation of a range of practices for the first time, including: gamete (sperm or egg) and embryo donation for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government commits to introducing the Minimum Unit Pricing of alcohol products. The 2013 Government Decision which approved a minimum unit pricing regime envisaged its introduction in Northern Ireland and in this jurisdiction simultaneously in order to allay concerns about an impact on cross-border trade. I look forward to engagement and cooperation with the Northern...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Jul 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 Appointments Status (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I am conscious that waiting times are often unacceptably long and of the burden that this places on patients and their families. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer most elective scheduled care activity in line with the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources...

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

Stephen Donnelly: In May 2019, agreement was reached with the IMO on a major package of GP contractual reforms and service developments which will benefit patients and general practitioners. Under this agreement and since the beginning of 2020 GPs are paid by the HSE to provide venesection for GMS patients with haemochromatosis. This means that GMS patients with this condition can now be managed locally...

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

Stephen Donnelly: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to pause all 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (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: Covid-19 Tests (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, I do not have any responsibility for private hospitals, including in relation to charges that they apply. An arrangement was agreed with the private hospitals earlier in the year to use their facilities as part of the public system on a temporary basis, to provide essential services in anticipation of additional demand on public hospital services. Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (14 Jul 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: Disability Services Funding (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has agreed to allocate substantial additional funding to the Health Vote to meet the costs associated with the implementation of the measures outlined in the National Action Plan in response to COVID-19. In this context, the HSE Executive Management Team has agreed a structured approach to addressing the financial challenges of Section 39...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, I do not have responsibility for private hospitals, including in relation to charges that they apply. Neither do I have a role, as Minister for Health, in the commercial decisions taken by any health insurer regarding the treatments or services provided in their products, provided that the regulatory obligations set out in Minimum Benefit regulations and other...

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: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I am conscious that waiting times are often unacceptably long and of the burden that this places on patients and their families. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer most elective scheduled care activity in line with the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources...