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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: The quantification of the level of capacity lost due to social distancing and infection control is being undertaken as part of the planning and actual resumption of services in acute hospital, and the figures requested are not yet available, as they will differ from hospital to hospital based on existing configuration and potential for mitigating actions. A planning process is underway...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Estates unit in the Health Service Executive has been tasked with the delivery of additional capacity (infrastructure and equipment) nationwide in the effort for the containment and prevention of the spread of the coronavirus - Covid-19.  This has resulted in delays to some works and schedules. The project to provide a new Endoscopy Unit at Naas General Hospital is part of the...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together to put new arrangements in place to temporarily allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. Officials from a range of units and divisions across the Department of Health, including the...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question refers to a service issue, I have referred it to the HSE for answer. 

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1084 and 1085 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have referred them to the HSE for answer.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The national laboratory system, MedLis, when fully implemented will ensure Irish healthcare providers have 24-hour access to complete and up-to-date accurate laboratory data across all sites and will improve the delivery of diagnostic laboratory medicine, healthcare quality, efficiency and outcomes for patients in the Irish healthcare system. Work on MedLIS is progressing but has been...

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: The appointment of an independent external facilitator for the consultation process has not yet been made.  I would like to clarify that no decision has been made on the draft Action Plan for Portlaoise Hospital. I would also like to emphasise that I am committed to securing and further developing the role of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as a constituent hospital within the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (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.   In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....

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: Proposed Legislation (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to "Enact the Human Tissue Bill, providing the legal basis for an opt-out system of organ donation and deliver a public information campaign." Work is progressing on the drafting of the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill in collaboration with the Office of Parliamentary Council....

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...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As PPE stock levels represent an operational matter for the HSE, I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy on this matter.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Should an employee return from a "Green List" country there is no requirement to restrict their movements. However, employees are required to notify their employer of their intention to travel abroad. The Green List will be regularly reviewed and may change. As such, HSE employees should be aware that they will have to follow any restricted movement requirements that are in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The virtual fracture clinic model is a well proven model for delivering safe and effective care to patients with minor injuries. The model in the Irish context is relatively new and is built on a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery based on patient need. It is delivered through a combined clinical approach overseen by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and / or Advanced Nurse...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Close consideration has been given by Government to policy in relation to overseas travel, including to additional measures to be put in place at airports and ports to strengthen existing arrangements.  The HSE is examining introduction of a voluntary rapid test and trace protocol for symptomatic passengers arriving from overseas. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The needs of family carers are varied. To address these myriad needs, the HSE has developed a family carer’s support page on its website at , to assist family carers with the specific challenges they face. Family Carers Ireland, which receives funding from the State, operates a freephone helpline for family carers (1800 24 07 24), operating 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 285 together. My Department has no role in controls at ports and airports in respect of contacting and monitoring travellers entering Ireland. This role is performed by the Department of Justice and Equality: at Dublin airport, by the Border Management Unit and at other points of entry from overseas by the Garda. Follow-up telephone calls with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Saolta University Health Care Group advise that all nurses who were offered permanent contracts in Roscommon University Hospital in 2019 have been appointed.