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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 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: Medicinal Products (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300, 319 and 339 together. 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...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland is currently involved in an EU Procurement Exercise being operated by the European Commission on behalf of member states to procure a portfolio of suitable, safe and effective vaccines, in sufficient quantities, to combat COVID-19. I can assure the Deputy of the Government's commitment to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As you will be aware, Ireland 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 Ireland's approach to managing and living with COVID-19 in a range of areas over the next 6 - 9 months. The Plan sets out a framework of 5 Levels which outline the broad measures...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Welfare Payments Administration (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department does not have sectorial responsibility for social welfare payments.  The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the Minister for Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Action Plan on Covid-19 identifies the continued delivery of cancer care as a priority. While there has been a reduction in service capacity due to essential physical distancing and infection prevention and control measures, cancer services have continued throughout the pandemic. This includes diagnostic services such as Symptomatic Breast Disease Clinics , to which women...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 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 (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is important to note that vaccine hesitancy is not unique to Ireland. It is a global issue and has been identified by the World Health Organisation as one of the ten leading threats to global health in 2019. One of my priorities as Minister for Health is to increase vaccination rates and several options in this area are being explored. A Vaccine Alliance was established in my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 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 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: Medical Cards (19 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: Nursing Staff (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Earlier this year, the Health Care Assistant initiative (whereby student nurses and midwives were offered temporary contracts as Health Care Assistants) began in April 2020 and ceased in August 2020. This was in response to the Covid-19 outbreak and was only ever intended as a temporary measure to provide additional support of to the national effort, it also offered some protection to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE provides dental care free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) . These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. The HSE also provides an eye care service to medical card holders through the Community Ophthalmic Services Schemes. The service is provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to contracts awarded by the HSE, as this is an operational matter, I have forwarded your query to the HSE and asked that they respond directly to you as soon as possible. Details for other bodies under the aegis of my Department are operational matters for the bodies concerned and the Deputy should contact the relevant Director/CEO/Registrar directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Winter Plan commits to the restoration of cancer services to 95% of 2019 capacity. A sum of €2.35m was allocated in the Winter Plan and a further €12m was allocated s part of Budget 2021 to achieve the 95% restoration. With physical distancing and associated precautionary measures, it will not be possible in the short-term to get cancer services fully back to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (19 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: Ministerial Correspondence (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Details of my engagements to end July are set out below. Details of engagements since July will be collated and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. It is my intention to publish my diary quarterly in arrears on my Department’s website. Minister Donnelly’s meetings since appointment: Date Meeting with 01/07/2020 Paul...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, the Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 was published by the Government on 15 September. This Framework sets out Ireland's approach to managing and living with COVID-19 in a range of areas over the next 6 - 9 months. The Plan sets out five levels of response, each with a number of measures designed to help us all lower COVID-19 transmission...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland is currently involved in an EU Procurement Exercise being operated by the European Commission on behalf of member states to procure a portfolio of suitable, safe and effective vaccines, in sufficient quantities, to combat COVID-19. I can assure the Deputy of the Government's commitment to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: With regard to pay restoration for section 39 organisations, a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) agreement reached in October 2018 provided for pay restoration in relation to 50 pilot organisations in the first instance.  Pay restoration for these bodies commenced in April 2019 with further payments due in October 2020 and October 2021 as appropriate.  St Josephs Foundation...