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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Given the potential for the winter flu season in 2020/2021 to coincide with a resurgence of COVID, and the importance of minimising hospital attendance, the Government is expanding the provision of vaccination without charge to all of those in the at-risk groups, regardless of eligibility status and including healthcare workers, and to all children aged from 2 to 12 years inclusive. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that the Deputy is referring to assessments for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability. My colleague, Darragh O'Brien, TD,  Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has policy remit for Housing Adaption Grants.  In the Carlow and Kilkenny areas, these assessments are undertaken by Occupational Therapists engaged by the Local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (29 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: Vaccination Programme (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Given the potential for the winter flu season in 2020/2021 to coincide with a resurgence of COVID, and the importance of minimising hospital attendance, the Government is expanding the provision of vaccination without charge to all of those in the at-risk groups, including healthcare workers, and to all children aged from 2 to 12 years.   The expanded programme will ensure that those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Meat Processing Plants (29 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 Public Health Emergency Team (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the recommendations from the NPHET meetings are communicated to me via a letter from the Acting Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) and Chair of NPHET shortly after the conclusion of each meeting. I have outlined in a table below the recommendations that I have received from the NPHET in relation to meat processing plants and the food processing industry. The Deputy may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The following information has been provided to me by HIQA: The table below provides information on the number of protected disclosures made by HIQA employees from 2015 to date: 2020 to date 0 2019 1 2018 0 2017 1 (anonymous) 2016 1 2015 1 One staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 816 and 817 together. The Dental Council, under the Dentists Act 1985, establishes and maintains registers relating to dentistry, namely: - Register of Dentists - Register of Dental Specialists - Register of Hygienists - Register of Dental Nurses - Register of Clinical Dental Technicians There are currently no plans to create a register for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The development of Primary Care Centres (PCCs) supports the shift from acute care to primary care which is a key priority for the Government and accords with the vision of a reformed health service set out in Sláintecare.   Both my Department and the HSE, which has the primary responsibility for both the provision and the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I can assure the Deputy that the public health advice relating to Covid-19 and it's impact is kept under continuing review by the NPHET and the Government. I would also wish to underline the acute awareness of the Government of the important role which sporting activities play in communities across Ireland, and the severe impact which the restrictions that we have been living under for much...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) was established in December 2019 to undertake a review regarding the provision of medical cards in cases of terminal illness. The final report arising from the review of the CAG was recently submitted to my Department. I am currently giving careful consideration to the recommendations contained within the report alongside Department officials. A decision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 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: Mental Health Guidelines (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In line with a recommendation from the National Dementia Strategy, my Department and the HSE's National Dementia Office have developed a national clinical guideline on the appropriate prescribing of psychotropic medication for non-cognitive symptoms in people with dementia. The Guideline, which was published in December 2019, provides evidence-based recommendations on the indications and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: There were 2 payments made to this organisation since 2010. - In 2012, there was a payment of €60,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance. - In 2016, there was a payment of €23,000 towards the purchase of a new ambulance. These payments were under a scheme, part-funded by the National Lottery. This scheme is no longer operated through the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 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: Dental Services (29 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: European Health Insurance Card (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Arrangements for Irish residents wishing to use European Health Insurance Cards in the UK before the end of the transition period remain unchanged. The maintenance of European Health Insurance Card rights in respect of the UK after that time is part of the on-going EU-UK Future Relationship negotiations. It is also important to note that both the Irish and British Governments are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 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. My Department, in conjunction with the HSE, is examining the issue of the provision of PPE across all parts of the health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (29 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.