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Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together to put new arrangements in place to temporarily allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 136 together. My Department, in conjunction with the HSE, is examining the issue of the provision of PPE across all parts of the health service, including health service contractors. I will keep the Deputy updated on progress.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 131 together. Since the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) met for the first time, a commitment was given to collect and publish as much relevant data as possible while ensuring individual patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. While the nature and scale of the Covid-19 pandemic has been unprecedented, the collection of timely...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 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: Paediatric Services (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) was established in 2019 and has held three meetings to date.  The Committee’s role is to undertake an independent assessment of the evidence for screening for a particular condition against internationally accepted criteria and make recommendations accordingly.  Professor Niall O’Higgins was appointed as Chair of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 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 (16 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 (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, in respect of number of inspectors from the Health Service Executive deployed to monitor whether pubs are adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines. I understand from the Department of Business Enterprise and Innovation that following the launch of the Return to Work Safely Protocol in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 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: Hospital Equipment (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (16 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 Data (16 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: Hospital Facilities (16 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (16 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 (16 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. The recently introduced regulations  [Health Act 1947 (Section 31a – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020] - which state that events being organised may have no more than groups of 6 attendees indoors and 15 outdoors - apply to social, recreational, exercise, cultural, entertainment and community events....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (17 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.