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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 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 Staff (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 315, 316, 317 and 318 together. The recently published Programme for Government document "Our Shared Future" recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (29 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for Government. In recent years, my Department has worked with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and made considerable improvements to access for patients waiting for high volume procedures and life limiting procedures including cataracts. At the end of July 2017, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 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 (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of accommodation in response to Covid-19 I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 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: Dental Services (29 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (29 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: Home Care Packages (29 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 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 (29 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 Staff (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for Government. In recent years, my Department has worked with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and made considerable improvements to access for patients waiting for high volume procedures including cataracts. At the end of July 2017, the number of people waiting for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Medicines which have a high potential to be misused are subject to stricter controls under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 to 2016 and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations and Orders 2017. The legislation imposes restrictions on the possession, production, supply, importation and exportation of controlled drugs. In 2017, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations were updated and additional controls on...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (29 Jul 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.