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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At an aggregate level from data up to 21 July 2020, there were 5,123,982 check-ins and 4,861,208 or 95%, have a location reference. To maintain privacy, it is not currently possible to release these figures at a lower level for the localities listed by the Deputy, as lower level data will have to undergo statistical disclosure control (SDC) protocols by the CSO before release. The CSO have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In line with the National Action Plan for Covid-19, delivery of essential urgent non-Covid care continued throughout the pandemic. Cancer care and urgent cancer diagnostics were identified in the Action Plan as a priority. Symptomatic Breast Disease Clinics and Rapid Access Lung and Prostate Clinics continued, with urgent case prioritised in line with National Guidelines. Throughput in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 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: Maternity Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is of course desirable that the impact of Covid-19 on the pregnancy and birthing experience of women and their families is kept to an absolute minimum. The National Women & Infants Health Programme has provided assurance that the midwifery and obstetrical community are acutely aware of the important support provided by partners or companions and that they wish to facilitate this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: General practitioners are private practitioners, the majority of whom hold a GMS contract with the HSE to provide medical services without charge to medical and GP visit card holders. To support the administration of a comprehensive GP service to GMS patients based as standard on the provision of in-person consultations, the GMS contract provides for, amongst other things, administrative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Information and Communications Technology (28 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: Dental Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department, in conjunction with the HSE, is examining the issue of the provision of PPE across all parts of the health service, including dental health service contractors. Officials in my Department are engaging with the Irish Dental Association on this and other matters on an ongoing basis.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 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: General Practitioner Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to assure the Deputy that general practice is has continued to operate during the public health emergency and GPs are still seeing patients where necessary, albeit with infection-control measures in place. However, the exceptional circumstances faced by medical practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a change in how GP services are delivered. At this time,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 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 (28 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: Prescriptions Charges (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 charge would also be reduced to €10 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) met for the first time, a commitment was given to collect and publish as much relevant data as possible while ensuring individual patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. While the nature and scale of the Covid-19 pandemic has been unprecedented, the collection of timely and comprehensive data has underpinned the efforts of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, on 19 June 2020, the then Taoiseach, on behalf of the Government, announced the restrictions that would be eased and the measures that will be in place in Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business. On Thursday 25 June the Government confirmed the move to Phase 3 of the Roadmap from Monday, 29 June 2020. Information and advice about the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Following advice issued by National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and from the end of March, 2020, the HSE took measures to restrict non-essential hospital services to slow the spread of COVID-19. As part of the easing of restrictions, NPHET has revised its recommendations and the delivery of non-essential health services, including hospital day services, are now starting back...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 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: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is extremely cognisant of the impact which the emergence of Covid-19 has had on all members of the community, including those with physical disabilities. I note the concerns that have been raised in particular with regard to the public health guidance on social distancing and the challenge this presents for those who are blind or visually...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (28 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...