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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: S.I. No. 296 of 2020 (Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings in Certain Premises and Businesses) Regulations 2020) sets out requirements for the wearing of face coverings in relevant premises. Under Regulation 3, “relevant premises” includes optician and optometrist outlets. Regulation 4(1) provides that a person shall not,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: This question has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for attention and direct reply to the Deputy as it concerns operational matters.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has issued guidelines to each Government Department setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to the terms set out...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been sent to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has produced a range of guidance notes for COVID-19, including guidance for healthcare and non-healthcare settings. "Guidance on Fitness for Work of Healthcare Workers in the Higher Risk Categories" is available at:
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Eligibility for COVID-19 payment and illness benefit while absent from work (for whatever reason) is a matter for Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1394 to 1396, inclusive, together. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 recommended that Ireland’s critical care capacity be increased to 430 beds by 2031. In early 2020, baseline permanent adult critical care capacity in Ireland was reported by the National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) to be 255 beds. Funding for a further 40 adult critical...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Statutory Instruments (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 under70. The maximum monthly charge would also be reduced...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020 was enacted on 2nd August 2020. This Act provides, amongst other things, for the necessary legislative amendments to the Health Act 1970 (as amended) to increase the weekly gross medical card income limits for those aged 70 and over to €550 per week for a single person (currently €500...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: There are no plans to amend legislation regarding the distribution of the flu vaccine. In relation to a potential COVID-19 vaccine, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) recommended that a COVID-19 Immunisation Strategy Group, chaired by the Department of Health, and informed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), be convened. The inaugural meeting of the...
- 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: 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 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 Tests (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational 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 (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: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has issued guidelines to each Government Department setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to the terms set out...
- Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: Temporary regulations were brought in for the sole purpose of limiting the spread of Covid-19 to save lives, protect health, get our hospitals, schools and colleges open and allow the economy to function. That is what they are for. The Government opposes the motion to annul these regulations but I welcome the opportunity to discuss them and I thank the Deputies for tabling it. I welcome...
- Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As I said, we are looking at an increase in the number of cases at the moment, and that is a concern. Many other countries are seeing such a resurgence. In order to deal with the resurgence we need to ensure we strike a balance between necessary restrictions for the protection of people's health and allowing people to live their lives and communities to gather and socialise. That is why...
- Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: That is not true.