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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (8 Oct 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: Maternity Services (8 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims, including claims in respect of clinical negligence, on behalf of Delegated State Authorities (DSA’s) including the Health Service Executive. I have been informed by the SCA that the information contained within this document was extracted from the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as per the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (8 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 288 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Oct 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Guidance has been provided to the public health sector by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) to assist public service employers and employees in relation to working arrangements and leave associated with COVID-19. These guidelines cover all leave types available, including those that the Deputy raises. (Section 3 of the Guidelines). A copy of this document is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (8 Oct 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 Waiting Lists (8 Oct 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 Waiting Lists (8 Oct 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 Waiting Lists (8 Oct 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 (8 Oct 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (8 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE continues to fund the employment of 4th year student nurses who are on rostered work placements in hospital settings, including those scheduled to commence in the coming weeks and those 4th Year students who are to commence rostered work placement in 2021. These 4thyear student nurses on rostered work placement are paid at the approved rate as detailed on the HSE salary scale of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (8 Oct 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: Disability Services Data (8 Oct 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: Disability Services Data (8 Oct 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: HSE Waiting Lists (8 Oct 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.

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I move: (1) THAT for the purposes of the tax charged by virtue of section 72 of the Finance Act 2005 (No. 5 of 2005), that Act be amended, with effect as on and from 14 October 2020, by substituting the following for Schedule 2 to that Act (as amended by section 39 of the Finance Act 2019 (No. 45 of 2019)):“SCHEDULE 2 Rates of tobacco products tax (With effect as on and from 14...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputies. I will address Deputies Smith and Howlin at the same time as their questions had a similar message. Deputy Boyd Barrett also raises a similar point. I can provide figures on the illicit trade, but let us put it aside for a second. I was asked if there are other ways to reach people and whether this affects lower income households disproportionately. The answer to...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (13 Oct 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: That is a fair point. I have figures before me relating to the illicit trade. Deputy Duncan Smith asked whether the Government has considered the point at which the benefit of the revenue brought in by duties on tobacco is outweighed by the increase in counterfeit tobacco and the associated effects. Health officials and finance officials consider the fact that when we increase the tax and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Education Costs (13 Oct 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 directly to the deputy, as soon as possible.