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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 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 Pandemic (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service related matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The public health advice relating to Covid-19, including that relating to face coverings, is kept under continuing review by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). A person, without reasonable excuse, must now wear a face covering when using public transport, in retail outlets, shops and shopping centres, in other indoor spaces such as libraries, cinemas and cinema complexes,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 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 Funding (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE published its Winter Plan on 24th September. The HSE Winter Plan aims to reduce the number of patients waiting on trolleys for hospital admission by 30% and to improve Patient Experience Times, particularly in terms of keeping everyone safe while we respond to Covid-19. It aims to enable patients to be seen in the community wherever possible by providing a better service in community...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This winter is expected to be particularly challenging due to the presence of Covid-19 and the uncertainty around the level of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 healthcare demands. The Government’s determination to meet this challenge is demonstrated by its decision to invest an additional €600m in health services this winter - €200m in 2020 and €400m in 2021 - to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that in response to concerns raised in Ireland regarding complications associated with the use of mesh devices in late 2017, the then Minister for Health requested the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to prepare a report on the matter. The report was informed by the available national and international evidence and the personal experiences of women who have suffered complications...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This question has been referred to the HSE as it relates to the provision of service. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: On the 6th April, the Minister for Health announced an initiative to assist patients access to their medical cannabis products during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The Department of Health has so far organised a number of collections from the Netherlands for patients of clinicians in possession of a ministerial licence under the Misuse of Drugs Act owing to the COVID-19 travel restrictions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer most scheduled care activity in March, April, and May of this year. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that the total amount spent on media monitoring services by my Department in 2020 thus far is €17,280.27. This service is provided by a private contracted company.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 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 Services (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This winter is expected to be particularly challenging due to the presence of Covid-19 and the uncertainty around the level of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 healthcare demands. The Government’s determination to meet this challenge is demonstrated by its decision to invest an additional €600m in health services this winter - €200m in 2020 and €400m in 2021 - to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 Services (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This winter is expected to be particularly challenging due to the presence of Covid-19 and the uncertainty around the level of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 healthcare demands. The Government’s determination to meet this challenge is demonstrated by its decision to invest an additional €600m in health services this winter - €200m in 2020 and €400m in 2021 - to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This winter is expected to be particularly challenging due to the presence of Covid-19 and the uncertainty around the level of Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 healthcare demands. The Government’s determination to meet this challenge is demonstrated by its decision to invest an additional €600m in health services this winter - €200m in 2020 and €400m in 2021 - to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (30 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 Data (30 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 (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Testing for Covid-19 is not compulsory for anyone, regardless of location. Like all other COVID-19 measures, as a country we are completely reliant on the good will and solidarity of everyone to continue individually and collectively, to comply with all public health measures, including testing. I would again stress how important it is for everyone to follow the public health advice and get...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer most scheduled care activity in March, April, and May of this year. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19...