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

Stephen Donnelly: The Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019 provides the legislative framework for a number of important patient safety issues, including the mandatory open disclosure of a list of notifiable patient safety incidents and the notification of same externally to the Health Information and Quality Authority, Chief Inspector of Social Services and the Mental Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (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: Health Screening Programmes (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to thank the Deputy for his question.I understand from the National Screening Service that a reply issued to the Deputy on the 19thJuly 2020.  The NSS have also advised that it is continuing to make enquiries.  As the information is of a personal nature the NSS will communicate directly with the individual in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (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: National Maternity Hospital (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1229, 1230, 1231, 1233 and 1234 together. The Deputy has raised a number of queries in relation to St Vincent’s Holdings CLG, many of which are outside the remit of the Minister for Health; however, I have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible, in order to provide assurance regarding the new maternity hospital on the St Vincent’s...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The site preparatory works in connection with the relocation of the new National Maternity Hospital to the St. Vincent’s University Hospital campus consists of Aspergillus prevention works, campus infrastructural upgrade works, enabling works / site preparation works, and the construction of a new Pharmacy and multi storey car-park. The preparatory works commenced on the campus in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The WRC agreement reached in October 2018 in relation to pay restoration for section 39 organisations provided for pay restoration in relation to 50 ‘pilot organisations’ in the first instance.  Pay restoration for these bodies commenced in April 2019 with further payments due in 2020 and 2021 as appropriate. I can confirm that St Christopher's services was included in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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: 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: Hospital Staff (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: Occupational Therapy (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1241 and 1242 together. 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: Dental 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: Dental 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: 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: 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 (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: 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, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for a medical card remains primarily on the basis of financial assessment. The HSE's Expert Group on Medical Needs and Medical Card Eligibility examined the issue of awarding medical cards on the basis of illness or a disability and concluded that it was not feasible, desirable nor ethically justifiable to list medical conditions in priority order for medical card eligibility. The...

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

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is responsible for coordinating the cross-departmental 2012 National Carers’ Strategy, which sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for family carers. The Strategy contains actions to recognise, support and empower carers to manage their physical, mental and emotional health and...