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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (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: Covid-19 Pandemic (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: Hospital Staff (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 (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: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this operational matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Patient transport is the responsibility for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Therefore I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct reply. In addition, the Deputy may wish to note that under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme, administered by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, a person may be eligible to apply for an Exceptional Needs...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government approved the drafting of a bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research, based on the published General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill. This far-reaching piece of legislation encompasses the regulation of a wide range of practices for the first time in this country, including: gamete (sperm or egg) and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to testing, the HSE has developed guidance for the management of planned hospital admissions for non-COVID care which sets out advisory testing strategies for hospital patients. This guidance seeks to provide an advisory framework for mitigating risks associated with the delivery of non-COVID care while COVID-19 continues to be prevalent, and testing provides one of a number of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (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: 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: I can assure the Deputy that the public health advice relating to Covid-19 is kept under continuing review by the NPHET. Face masks aim to reduce the spread of infection by acting as a source control to stop the spread of infection by the person wearing the mask (including those who do not know they are infected) or to protect the wearer from droplet splashes or inhaling airborne contaminants...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer 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: 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: Abortion Services Provision (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Information on the number of first consultations under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 is not notified to my Department. The publication of information on the procedures carried out under 2018 Act is restricted in order to limit the risk of identification in what is a private, confidential matter between patients and their doctors. While it will not be possible...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 requires the Minister for Health, not later than 30 June in each year, to prepare a report on the notifications of terminations of pregnancy received by him during the immediately preceding year. In preparing a report under section 20 (5) of the Act, the Minister must exclude from the report information that identifies, or that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: My office is contactable at Minister’s_Office@health.gov.ie and the query will then be directed to the appropriate officials to prepare a response. The volume of calls to my Office has increased at this time. Capacity to answer calls is also reduced as many people are continuing to work from home. Placing a query in writing is the most efficient way to get a response. Information is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive have advised me that the number of individuals who have been contacted and that have uploaded diagnosis keys are 441. That number is subject to constant review and is valid for reporting purposes at close of business on Wednesday 2nd September. The Health Service Executive have further advised me that it is intended to include these statistics in the next update...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: European Health Insurance Card (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: European Health Insurance Card (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: European Health Insurance Card (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.