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

Stephen Donnelly: As recruitment and delivery of services are matters for the Health Service Executive, I have asked them to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Access to services in a timely way is a priority of this Government, and waiting lists continued to grow during the past few months, as a result of the postponement of some elective care, due toCOVID-19. The implementation of Sláintecare, the all-party Oireachtas policy to deliver a healthcare system for the population of Ireland, that offers the right care, in the right place, at...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Sláintecare is the all-party Oireachtas policy to deliver a healthcare system for the population of Ireland, that offers the right care, in the right place, at the right time, by the right team, at low or no cost to the citizen. A report on the implementation of the 2019 Sláintecare Action Plan, the first year of the Strategy, was approved by the outgoing Government in April 2020...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the provisions in Budget 2021 for funding for up to 15,738 additional posts in the Health Service Executive, above what was funded for 2020.In line with statutory provisions, the National Service Plan will set out further detail on the positions, including the breakdown of the staff categories to be recruited. These staff will also enable an expansion of the capacity in our health...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As appointments and contracts are a matter for the Health Service Executive, I have asked them to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Medical cards are processed by the National Medical Card Unit (NMCU) in the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service. I have been assured by the HSE’s NMCU that there are currently no delays arising as part of the processing of medical card applications. However, as the processing of medical cards is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Nov 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 routine 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: 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 (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As you will be aware, the country has moved to level 5 of the Government’s medium-term strategy for dealing with COVID-19: Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19. This Plan sets out a Framework of 5 Levels which outline the broad measures which will apply depending on the level of the virus at any given time. The Plan is designed to help everyone –...

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. I do wish to advise that the number of consultants employed in the health services continues to increase year on year. In the 12 months to the end of August 2020 the number has increased by 254 to 3,411 (wte's), with an increase of 715 in the past 5 years.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Nov 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 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: Vaccination Programme (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: Health Services Provision (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In recent years, my Department has worked with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to improve access for patients waiting for high volume procedures, including cataracts. Ophthalmology services are provided throughout all hospital groups in the country, with cataract removal one of the key procedures carried out as part of this specialty. Waiting list data collated by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Section 11 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 provides for the introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol products of 10c per gram of alcohol. The 2013 Government Decision which approved the implementation of minimum unit pricing of alcohol products envisaged that it would be introduced in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland simultaneously. This was to allay concerns...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1459 and 1460 together. I value the important role community pharmacists play in our Irish Health Service in the delivery of holistic patient care. In particular, I fully acknowledge that community pharmacy has played a pivotal role in responding to the health needs of the public during the COVID-19 crisis. It is recognised that community pharmacists have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (3 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: There were two personal data breaches reported within my Department in 2019. The breaches were dealt with in accordance with the GDPR and the Department of Health Breach Management Policy. Following risk assessments, the breaches were not notified to the Data Protection Commission. All personal data breach incidents are reviewed to prevent reoccurrence and recorded in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff (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: 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.