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

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this issue. It is something that he and I have discussed before. The National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) was established in 2019 and has held two meetings to date. The Committee’s role is to undertake an independent assessment of the evidence for screening for a particular condition against internationally accepted criteria and make...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) is responsible for collecting data on the incidence of cancers. While the NCRI produces reports on the incidence of cancer by HSE region, this operates a number of years in arrears as diagnoses need to be validated to assure completeness and accuracy. The most recent complete figures show a total of 21,459 cancer cases diagnosed in 2015. The...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) collects data on the number of patients receiving new Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (Chemotherapy) in the day ward setting in public hospitals. Data is currently available up to April 2020 as follows: - Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 ...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 recognises the needs of cancer patients across their cancer journey. Under the Strategy, cancer survivorship begins at the time of diagnosis and continues until end of life. The National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) estimated that there were 173,000 cancer survivors in Ireland in 2016. The total survivors is expected to continue to grow due to our...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 718, 719 and 720 together. SI 181 of 2020 introduced a mandatory requirement for passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas 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...

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: Pharmacy Services (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 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: Health Services Staff (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers during COVID-19 in relation to working arrangements across the Public Service were prepared by DPER and circulated to all public health sector employers. This guidance set out arrangements in relation to those employees who have caring responsibilities. HSE managers were advised to facilitate staff with caring responsibilities to attend work...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 724 and 751 together. 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: 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: 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: Nursing Education (21 Jul 2020)

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

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. Passengers arriving to Ireland are advised in the interest of public health to restrict their movements for 14 days....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 for patients. This report may add to that evidence and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity 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: Maternity 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has operational responsibility for the Covid Tracker App. Neither the HSE nor the Department of Health has access to data that indicates the locations where the app is downloaded to. This is in keeping with our joint commitment to a providing and privacy preserving solution and in line with the published data privacy impact assessment (DPIA).

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: Medical Aids and Appliances (21 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.