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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At present, the government advises against non-essential travel overseas. 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. Passengers arriving to Ireland are advised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (21 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (21 Jul 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. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Authority of Ireland (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has been advised that its maximum approved level of net non-capital expenditure for 2020 is €17.172 million. This is an increase of €1.2m (7.5%) on the FSAI’s 2019 approved level of net non-capital funding (€15.972m). A 5.5% increase in 2021 would amount to an additional €0.944 million approximately.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 613 and 614 together. Following reports of anticipated changes to midwifery led maternity service provision in Cavan General Hospital (CGH), the Department requested, and is awaiting, a full report from the National Women & Infants Health Programme. The Programme has advised that a review is underway within the RCSI Hospital Group, led by the Group...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 616 and 682 together. As part of Budget 2020, the previous Government agreed that GMS prescription charges would be reduced by €0.50c for all medical card holders. Accordingly, the charge would be reduced by €0.50c to €1 per item for persons aged over 70 years, and by €0.50c to €1.50 for persons under 70. The maximum monthly...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil are currently awaiting Government approval. It should be noted that the appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to the terms...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 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: Dental Services (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental treatments to medical card holders. Services currently available annually include an examination, two fillings and emergency extractions. Other more complex care is also provided, some of which requires prior approval by a Principal Dental Surgeon. Patients with special needs and high risk patients can avail of a broader range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At present, the government advises against non-essential overseas travel. 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. Passengers arriving to Ireland are advised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 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: Audiology Services (21 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (21 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (21 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 Funding (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, commits to continuing investment in our health care services in line with the recommendations of the Health Service Capacity Review and the commitments in Project Ireland 2040. The Capacity Review found that the net requirement, in a reform scenario, is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031 (inpatient, day case, critical care) with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (21 Jul 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Covid Tracker App is free. No credit card is required for free apps. Any notification from Apple/Google stores regarding Credit Cards are unrelated to the COVID Tracker app.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) / myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) (ME) is a complex debilitating disorder which is characterised by severe fatigue accompanied by a range of other symptoms. There is currently no known, specific, medical diagnostic test to determine or confirm a correct diagnosis of ME and no specific treatment which works for all sufferers is currently...