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Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Inquiries (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Details in relation to a commission of investigation and a tribunal in process under the remit of the Minister for Health are set out below. 1. The Commission of Investigation (Certain matters relative to a disability service in the South East and related matters), “the Farrelly Commission”, was established by Government under S.I No. 96 of 2017, Commission of Investigation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 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: Medicinal Products (15 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: Hospital Appointments Status (15 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 all 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 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: Dental Services (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise you that there has been no change in policy by either the Department of Health or the HSE in relation to this issue. It has always been the position that only one month supply should be dispensed under the community drugs schemes. In relation to PPE charges, the Department of Health has no role in the setting of fees charged by private dentists to their private patients....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Jul 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 159 together. I note the recent publication in England of the report of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety (IMMDS) review, “First Do No Harm” which was chaired by Baroness Cumberlege. International evidence and learning play an important role in health policy considerations to promote safe, high quality care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The NPHDB has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital and I have referred your question to the NPHDB for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2020)

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: HSE Properties (15 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: Vaccination Programme (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is anticipated that there will be higher demand for the influenza vaccine for the upcoming influenza season than in previous years due to the emergence of COVID-19. It is also desirable that the rate of uptake of the vaccine, particularly among all persons in HSE-defined at-risk groups and among healthcare workers, should increase. The planned expansion to the seasonal influenza vaccine...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 to 163, inclusive, together. I have previously gone on record as stating that I would support an inquiry into the use of sodium valproate in this country. On 8 July, the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK published its report into sodium valproate and two other medical interventions. I have asked officials in my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The NPHDB has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital and I have referred the Deputy's question to the NPHDB for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The role of serological [antibody] tests is limited at present. Once they have been assessed to be of sufficient sensitivity and specificity, these tests can be used to estimate the prevalence of immunity in the general population. However, it must be noted that based on current evidence uncertainty remains as to (i) whether antibodies fully protect from subsequent infection, (ii) whether the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (15 Jul 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas are legally required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form. The information provided on the form may be used to assist with contact tracing in the event that there is a suspected or confirmed case on board a flight or ferry. Since the introduction of the mandatory requirement to complete the locator form in late May, compliance has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I refer the Deputy to the answer given to Parliamentary Question 15888/20 of 14 July 2020. I can confirm that the position as outlined remains unchanged.