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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 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: Protected Disclosures (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: No protected disclosures were made to me by employees of HIQA during the period referred to by the Deputy. However, protected disclosures may have been made by HIQA staff directly to HIQA management during this period.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In Ireland, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), is responsible for monitoring the safety of medicines, which is also known as, pharmacovigilance. As such, the HPRA operates the national adverse reaction reporting system.  During 2019, and to date in 2020, the HPRA has not received any reports of suspected adverse reactions in association with misoprostol or mifepristone...

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

Stephen Donnelly: A comprehensive, reliable and responsive testing and tracing operation is central to our public health strategy for containing and slowing the spread of COVID-19. The HSE has worked intensively since the start of the pandemic to put this in place and I would again like to acknowledge the huge work undertaken in this regard across the HSE. Capacity has been in place since early summer to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (15 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: The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) made recommendations to the Government in terms of the importance of ensuring social distancing on school transport.  However, the Minister for Health has no function in relation to the capacity of school transport or private coaches.

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the situation regarding COVID- has been, and continues to be, an evolving one. 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 the foreseeable future. On 18 August, 2020 the Government introduced a...

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

Stephen Donnelly: This issue is being addressed by both the Department of Health and the HSE as a matter of great importance. The HSE are running a recruitment campaign for the role of "community swabber", which will create 700 new jobs. Significant plans are underway in the HSE to ensure that staff can return to where they are most needed in order to resume essential services. I have asked the HSE to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: General practice has continued to operate during the public health emergency and GPs are still seeing patients where necessary, albeit with infection-control measures in place.  However, the exceptional circumstances faced by medical practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a change in how GP services are delivered. At this time, walk-in clinics are not generally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 762 and 763 together. A Freedom of Information request was received by my Department , which was originally refused under the Act. This refusal was subsequently appealed by the requestor under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Following an internal review by my Department, I understand that the appeal has been upheld and a decision taken...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy may wish to note that since 12th June 2020, The NPHET met on the following dates: 18th and 25th June, 2nd, 9th, 14th , 16th, 23rd, 30th July, 4th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 17th, 20th, 27th, 31st August, and 3rd and 10th September.   The Research Subgroup of the Expert Advisory Group met on 4 occasions since 12th June 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy may wish to note that a wide range of documentation related to the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has been published to date and it is intended to continue this process to ensure transparency. Letters, agendas, and minutes arising from the NPHET and its subgroups are available on the Department of Health website. The minutes of NPHET to up 12th August 2020 inclusive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The issues and risks associated with the use of sodium valproate by women of childbearing age are well recognised by medicines regulators and healthcare professionals. Officials in the Department of Health, the HSE, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority are reviewing these issues at present, and considering the next steps that should be taken to minimise the risks involved in the use...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The number of full-time radiographers working in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) in 2019 and to date in 2020 are as follows; Number of Radiographers in LUH 2019 Year to date 2020 WTE 31.89 32.04

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A Technology Review Committee for Rare Diseases (as recommended by the National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland) was appointed in late 2018 with responsibility for: - Reviewing proposals received from industry or expert groups in Ireland for funding of new products for rare diseases, or expanded indications for existing products for rare diseases and making recommendations as to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Rare Diseases Medicinal Products / Technology Review Committee is responsible for reviewing proposals received from industry or expert groups in Ireland for funding of new products for rare diseases, or expanded indications for existing products for rare diseases and making recommendations as to the implementation of the relevant recommendations from the National Rare Diseases Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland (2014 – 2018) was launched by the Minister for Health in July 2014. This is a generic policy framework for rare diseases. The scope of the plan is broad given that there are approximately 8,000 rare diseases affecting millions of EU citizens; and consequently, there can be a dearth of expertise and knowledge about some rare diseases, simply...