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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (10 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 Treatment Purchase Fund (10 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by Department officials and a deferred reply will be submitted within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 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 (10 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 (10 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that in some people who have been infected with Covid-19 continuing symptoms or side effects can occur during recovery. These can include physical, mental or emotional difficulties. A person recovering from COVID-19 infection should speak to their general practitioner or their hospital team about accessing relevant care pathways to ensure that they are enabled to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 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 (10 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has adopted RNA PCR as the gold standard test for diagnosing Covid-19 cases, which has been deployed as part of the HSE test and trace strategy, consistent with international best practice. Testing for Covid-19 only provides a point-in-time result. It confers no guarantee that the individual with a 'not detected' result is not incubating the infection or the level of virus is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 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: Podiatry Services (10 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 (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At the outset, I would like to acknowledge the very significant impact of the recent measures on individuals, communities and businesses in Kildare Laois and Offaly. I am fully aware that the improved situation in these counties has been due to the willingness of everyone to adhere to the public health guidance and the measures that were implemented. I would like to publicly thank all the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Funding (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the work done by Deputy Griffin in advocating for the people of Kerry. University Hospital Kerry is an integral part of the South/South West Hospital Group and provides comprehensive medical and surgical services not only in Co. Kerry but also in West Limerick and North Cork. The HSE has advised that the Group has been working closely with UHK...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is based primarily on means and does not provide for automatic eligibility based on having a particular disease or illness. That said, it is vitally important we do as much as possible to support people in palliative care, including where appropriate through the provision of a medical card. I wish therefore at the outset to thank the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge that the current restrictions in maternity hospitals are presenting difficulties and this is hugely regrettable. However, it is necessary to reduce footfall in order to protect women, babies, staff and our maternity service as a whole. Maternity hospitals have performed well during the pandemic and have continued to keep women, babies and staff safe. The fact that there...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A Memorandum of Understanding was formally agreed by the Chief Medical Officers of the Department of Health and the Department of Health in Northern Ireland in April. The MOU was entered into in order to strengthen North/South co-operation on the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The MOU has formalised and underpinned the significant engagement between the Ministers, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In early 2016, a Capital Programme for Older Persons Residential Centres was developed and agreed with the Department of Health in response to the introduction of HIQA’s National Residential Care Standards for Older People. Of the 129 public nursing homes 57 of these required to be refurbished/upgraded and extended, while 33 required to be replaced. The remaining 39 units already...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: St Vincent’s Healthcare Group, comprising St Vincent’s University Hospital, St Michael’s Hospital and St Columcille’s Hospital, is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group. Each hospital in the Group has a vital role to play, with smaller hospitals such as St Michael’s Hospital and St Columcille’s Hospital managing routine, urgent or planned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. The management of cases taken by persons who allege they developed Narcolepsy and/or Cataplexy as a result of receiving the H1N1 vaccine, Pandemrix, is delegated to SCA and, as such, the Government has no role in determining how...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has advised that a submission was made to the HSE National Capital and Property Steering Committee in relation to a proposed Central Sterile Services Department project at Roscommon University Hospital in November 2018. A design brief and supporting documentation in relation to the development of a new CSSD at the Hospital has been prepared. Further information is currently being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Following reports of planned changes to midwifery led maternity service provision at Cavan General Hospital, my Department requested a full report from the National Women & Infants Health Programme. I have been advised that the review is currently on-going within the RCSI Hospital Group and it is envisaged that the report will the finalised by the end of September. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe aims to deliver a patient-centred, quality-driven focused service and provides a wide range of diagnostic and support services. The 50 Bed Ward Block is an important project for the hospital. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure and has advised that a contractor was appointed for the...