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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The organisation of treasury Units within the HSE is a matter for the HSE. I have asked the HSE to reply directly to you

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health I have welcomed engagement on approaches to travel across Europe, and I am particularly supportive of initiatives to strengthen the sharing and comparability of data to inform any coordinated approach across the EU. Aligned to this work, my Department is reviewing testing strategies already in place in some European airports to inform its consideration of an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (8 Sep 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: National Cancer Strategy (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is a Programme for Government commitment, and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. The vision of the Strategy is that ‘together we will strive to prevent cancer and work to improve the treatment, health and well-being, experiences and outcomes of those living with and beyond cancer’. Over 200,000 are now living...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976, 979, 1097, 1137, 1201, 1339 and 1376 together. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of nursing and midwifery students in supporting the national effort during the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is essential that clinical placements can now re-commence for all healthcare students in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, following a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 18 August, 2020 the Government decided to implement a number of enhanced public health measures in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. These measures were introduced in response to an increase in the number of cases in recent weeks, with multiple outbreaks across workplaces, households, and in sports clubs. Internationally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 980, 1337, 1387 and 1390 together. You will be aware that the situation regarding COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, an evolving situation. COVID-19 is still having a major impact both here in Ireland and elsewhere. The measures in place and the public health advice have been adapted to the changing circumstances and this will continue to be the case for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is currently supporting in the region of 8,300 residential places for people with a disability under the National Service Plan 2020. The Plan also provides for an additional 64 emergency residential placements for allocation during the year. Residential placements are provided on the basis of need and within available resources. The HSE engages with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (8 Sep 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 Services Staff (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Both I and my Department recognise that our dedicated health care workers have played a key role in our national effort against Covid-19. Their determination and commitment to assisting our sick and vulnerable to get the medical treatment they needed, has, and continues to be, very much appreciated. Others across the public and private sectors also deserve to be commended for their efforts in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Sep 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: Prescriptions Charges (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of Budget 2020, the previous Government announced two measures intended to reduce the cost of medicines: - GMS prescription charges would be reduced by €0.50c for all medical card holders. The charge would be reduced by €0.50c to €1 per item for the over 70s and by €0.50c to €1.50 for persons under 70. The maximum monthly charge would also be reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Medicine shortages have become increasingly prevalent worldwide over the past decade and are a feature of modern health systems around the world. There are many reasons for such shortages including shortages of raw materials, manufacturing difficulties, logistical/transport issues or product recalls due to potential quality defects. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) lead in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the launch of the COVID Tracker App, over 300 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 have uploaded the random IDs that have been generated by their phone, in order to anonymously alert other app users they were in close contact with. The HSE has recorded nearly 900 close contact alerts. In terms of additional cases detected as a result of the app, the figures for the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1006 and 1148 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Health Service Executive (HSE) and all of the providers it funds under Sections 38 and 39 of the Health Act 2004 are expected to continually review their cost structures to ensure the best use of resources and a focus on the use of these resources for client care to the greatest extent possible. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Sep 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 Services Provision (8 Sep 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 Services Provision (8 Sep 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.