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Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, the HSE has responsibility for the operation and provision of services, including the appropriate allocation of staffing resources. My Department does of course engage closely with the HSE on an ongoing basis as part of its oversight role, and this engagement has been particularly intensive in recent months in the context of enhancing capacity in the primary and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 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: HSE Staff (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this operational matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Budget 2020 provided for a reduction in the monthly threshold of the Drugs Payment Scheme from €124 to €114. Although it was intended that this measure would be implemented from 1 September, funding of this Budget 2020 commitment was contingent on the realisation of certain savings within the health budget. However, these savings have not been realised as the pandemic has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. There is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 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 (23 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 (23 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 Equipment (23 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: Stroke Care (23 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 (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Clinical placements have recommenced recently for healthcare students in line with the requirements of their courses. The resumption of clinical placements is also essential in terms of ensuring the continuation of a sustainable workforce into the future. As the Deputy was advised by the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in his reply on 16 September, guidance on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 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 (23 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 (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208, 212 and 216 together. I am aware of the difficulties that the current Covid-19 pandemic poses for the dental profession. My Department has worked with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) to provide guidance to allow for the resumption of the safe provision of routine care. The HPSC advises that regular PPE, which has always been used, is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (23 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The South/South West Hospital Group has advised my Department that in order to comply with National HSE and Public Health guidance and direction, University Hospital Kerry (UHK) were required to scale back all elective services earlier this year during the initial period of COVID-19. This was to allow for the increase in COVID-19 presentations to the hospital. Since early June 2020 UHK,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 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 (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health I do not have responsibility for issues relating to VAT which are the responsibility of the Minister for Finance. As the other issues raised are service matters, 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 (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the COVID-19 screening tests; 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...