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Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1327 and 1328 together. The Department of Health and the HSE do not accept money from pharmaceutical companies. According to the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), since July 2016, details of companies’ engagements with, and support of, Health Care Professionals through direct or indirect financial support or ‘Transfers of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The staff of my Department are governed by the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour which requires them to conduct themselves with honest, impartiality and integrity. In particular Section 16 of that code deals extensively with the receipt of gifts and states, amongst other things, that 'Civil servants should not receive benefits of any kind from a third party which might reasonably...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1330 to 1332, inclusive, together. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), which is responsible for enforcing the regulations referred to by the Deputy, has advised that it will take some time to compile the information requested. I have asked the HPRA to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (3 Nov 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: Home Care Packages (3 Nov 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: Vaccination Programme (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government has expanded the provision of seasonal influenza vaccination without charge to all of those in the HSE-defined at-risk groups, including healthcare workers, and to all children aged from 2 to 12 years. Vaccines are being administered via GPs and pharmacists, as in previous years. This expanded programme will ensure that those most vulnerable to the effects of influenza...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Covid-19 pandemic has created a time of uncertainty and anxiety for everyone and particularly for those who are affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The restructuring of services, social distancing measures and self-isolation can be particularly difficult for those who are trying to remain drug or alcohol free and for those who are in recovery. The Government plan for living with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (3 Nov 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A COVID-19 Immunisation Strategy Group, chaired by the Department of Health, has been convened. The purpose of the Group is to advise on and assist in the development of national policy relating to COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, a COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Implementation Team has been established in the HSE. Work is ongoing in both the Department of Health and the HSE to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (3 Nov 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: Departmental Contracts (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is required to make annual returns under Department of Finance circular 40/2002 in respect of awarded contracts in excess of €25,000 without a competitive process. In 2019 there were two such contracts awarded. Details for 2019 are set out in the table below. Contract details Company Value (ex VAT) Irish translation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE began planning for the resumption of adult disability day services in May, and services have now resumed nationwide. Public health guidance was specifically developed to underpin the safe resumption of services, and this guidance was published in July. The guidance developed to support the resumption of adult day services has had to take account of social distancing rules which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tribunals of Inquiry (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Arising from the court cases relating to CervicalCheck, the Government of the time agreed that Mr. Justice Charles Meenan would be requested to review, in the case of women affected by CervicalCheck issues, mechanisms which avoid, wherever possible, women and their families having to give evidence in court. Judge Meenan proposed in his Report in October 2018 that claims arising out of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have met with the 221+Group on 3 occasions. I was pleased to meet with representatives of the 221+Group, on Wednesday, 2 September 2020 to engage in discussion on their experiences and concerns and find the best way forward for those affected by CervicalCheck issues. I am committed to ensuring and supporting the central role that patients play in the development of health policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (3 Nov 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: Health Services Staff (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Consultant status for the Specialty as recommended in the Crowe Horwath Report is an immediate priority. It is also consistent with the role envisaged for the Specialists in Sláintecare and Professor Scally’s Report on the National Screening Service ('CervicalCheck') under a new public health framework. I, my Department and the HSE are committed to the early introduction of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Nov 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: General Practitioner Services (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: An agreement was reached with GP representatives in March 2020 to ensure people who were experiencing coronavirus symptoms have access to free GP Covid-19 assessments and coronavirus tests. This agreement was reviewed in June and expanded to ensure that arrangements are in place for GP referral for weekend COVID-19 testing Out of Hours services without any additional fee being payable by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (3 Nov 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.