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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 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: Primary Care Centres (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Renal Dialysis Unit in Mayo University Hospital was upgraded in 2014 and has 15 bed spaces. Saolta University Health Care Group advises that at present they are not aware of an identified need for the further expansion of this Unit.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (24 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 (24 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 five levels of response, each with a number of measures...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A commitment to introduce the model of care for infertility, which was developed by officials in my Department in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme, is included in the Programme for Government, “Our Shared Future”. This model of care will ensure that infertility issues will be addressed through the public health system at the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: WHO Outbreak Communication Planning Guides state that: “Understanding the public’s risk perceptions, views and concerns is critical to effective communication and the broader emergency management function it supports. Without knowing how people understand and perceive a given risk and what their existing beliefs and practices are, decisions and required behaviour changes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental treatments to adult medical card holders. Services currently available annually, without prior approval of the local HSE Principal Dental Surgeon, include an examination, two fillings and emergency extractions. Other more complex care is also provided some of which requires prior approval by a Principal Dental Surgeon. Patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department does not routinely collate this information. The Dental Council, under the Dentists Act 1985, establishes and maintains a register of dentists. This register is published annually and is available from the Dental Council.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 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: Medical Cards (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The HSE is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 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 (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy should note that the issue referred to in the question in relation to requesting the public transport sector to allow specific travelling times for the older and vulnerable members of society is a matter for the Minister for Transport. The issue in relation the retail sector allowing specific shopping times for the older and vulnerable members of society is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Persons who are eligible for GP care without charge under the Health Act 1970 are not subject to any co-payments or other charges in respect of such services. There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 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: Medical Cards (24 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: Hospital Services (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 894 and 895 together. The HSE has initiated implementation of the Model of Care for Lymphoedema and Lipoedema through two proof of concept services - one for a primary care specialist lymphoedema service in Laois/Offaly (Community Healthcare Organisation 8 area) and the other for early detection in acute services (Mater Hospital). The recruitment of staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Nov 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Defence Forces Medical Services (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means. The Act provides that persons who are unable, without undue hardship, to arrange GP services for themselves and dependents can qualify for full eligibility (a medical card). The HSE awards medical cards in accordance with the Health Act and assesses...