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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, Phase 4 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, due to commence on 20 July has been paused and is now planned to start on 10 August 2020, subject to Government approval. As part of Phase 4 it is planned that all remaining pubs, bars, and hotel bars may reopen. Given the current evidence of the spread of infection associated with social gatherings, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (22 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: Addiction Treatment Services (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Justice and Equality has responsibility for gambling regulation. In March 2019, the Government published the Inter-Departmental Working Group Report on Future Licensing and Regulation of Gambling. This report refers to the introduction of a modern licensing approach to all gambling activities, including enhanced protection of consumers and vulnerable individuals. The report...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. 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: Covid-19 Tests (22 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: Medical Cards (22 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: Disability Services Provision (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations closed in March. Since then, HSE Disability Services have been working to develop national guidance on the part of the disability sector to direct how all day services can be delivered. The Guidance to support the Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disability Day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Podiatry Services (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (22 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 Waiting Lists (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Unscheduled care is the predominant driver of activity in acute hospitals and this has continued during the Covid-19 crisis. In 2019, there were over 1.3 million attendances at our hospital emergency departments, 3% higher than the previous year. While there was a substantial reduction in the overall number of patients attending EDs from March this year, ED attendances and admissions are now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy with the data sought.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (22 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: Departmental Reviews (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Any changes made to the Finance function in my Department will be considered as part of the wider restructuring review of the Department of Health, which is currently underway.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Following a review, the HSE introduced a new system for the reimbursement of the lidocaine 5% medicated plaster (Versatis), which is licensed only for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department appreciates the challenges experienced by those with medical difficulties. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) continues to examine all emerging evidence as it arises and has provided advice relating to face coverings on an ongoing basis. NPHET advises the wearing of a non-medical face covering in a number of circumstances...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A robust, real-time process of testing, isolation and contact tracing is central to our public health strategy for containing and slowing the spread of COVID-19, as advocated by WHO, EC and ECDC. Turnaround times have improved rapidly thanks to process improvements and automation. In around 90% of cases the turnaround time from referral to completion of contact tracing is now 3 days or less...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A robust, real-time process of testing, isolation and contact tracing is central to our public health strategy for containing and slowing the spread of COVID-19, as advocated by WHO, European Commission and ECDC. The HSE has developed a comprehensive, reliable and responsive testing and tracing operation which has standing capacity to undertake 15,000 tests per day/100,000 tests per week....