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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: To mitigate as much as possible the pressure on the health services that would result from a coincidence of the winter flu season and a resurgence of COVID-19, there will be an expanded provision of seasonal influenza vaccine this year.  All of those in the at-risk groups aged from 6 months up, including healthcare workers, will be able to access the vaccination without charges. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is committed to ensuring and supporting the central role that patients play in working with the public health service to develop health policy and in designing and reforming health services.  It is vital that government hears and includes the voice of the patient and service user.  Patient representatives participate on a number of committees and working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At present 'new entrant' consultants recruited since 1 October 2012 are on lower pay scales than those recruited prior to that date. The Programme for Government provides for the finalisation of the new Sláintecare Consultant Contract and the introduction of related legislation to support 'public-only work' in public hospitals. The FEMPI Acts currently prohibit pay increases for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Maternity Strategy - Creating a Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 was published in January 2016 and represents the blueprint for the development of a new maternity service.  Within the HSE, the National Women & Infants Health Programme leads the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services, and drives implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1195 and 1196 together. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of healthcare property estate including St. Brigid’s Hospital, Crooksling. They have advised that the possibility of St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, Crooksling being utilised as a health facility has been reviewed and there are a number of key issues which deem...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I refer the Deputy to the response given to PQ 15285 of 14th July 2020  (Dáil Question Number 978).  I can confirm that the position as outlined remains unchanged. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As I indicated in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 756 of 21 July 2020, 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. This includes examining the situation that exists in other countries and, when relevant and appropriate, providing advice to me as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Diagnoses (30 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: Maternity Services (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC) was established as part of the Patient Safety First Initiative. NCEC’s mission is to provide a framework for national endorsement of clinical guidelines and audit to optimise patient and service user care. The aim of the suite of National Clinical Guidelines is to provide guidance and standards for improving the quality, safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (30 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: Dental Services (30 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 (30 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 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 (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by officials in my Department and will be provided to the Deputy directly as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service delivery matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ophthalmology Services (30 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: Disability Services Funding (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Disability services focus on enabling people with disabilities to achieve their full potential, living ordinary lives in ordinary places, as independently as possible while ensuring that the voices of service users and their families are heard, and that they are fully involved in planning and improving services to meet their needs.  To support people with a disability, significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (30 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 this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to...

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