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Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Leave (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Given the role of the HSE’s National Women and Infants Health Programme in the dissemination of pregnancy related clinical guidelines, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 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 (24 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Given the role of the HSE’s National Women and Infants Health Programme in the dissemination of pregnancy related clinical guidelines, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189, 198, 223, 224, 230, 231 and 270 together. Given the role of the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme in the dissemination of pregnancy related clinical guidelines, 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 (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190, 191 and 209 together. It is recognised that in some people who have been infected with Covid-19 continuing symptoms or side effects can occur during recovery. These can include physical, mental or emotional difficulties. A person recovering from COVID-19 infection should speak to their general practitioner or their hospital team about accessing relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 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: Counselling Services (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a range of supports in this area are already well established. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has funded the provision of post-termination counselling services since 2008. All women who have had a termination of pregnancy are entitled to these services, which are provided free of charge in a range of locations across the country. The HSE’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, under section 20 (1) of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, a notification of each termination of pregnancy carried out under the legislation must be notified to the Minister for Health within 28 days of it being carried out. Section 20, subsections (3) and (4), require the Minister to prepare a report on the notifications received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the material required to answer the Deputy’s question is not readily available, I have asked for his question to be deferred, to allow officials in my Department additional time to compile the information requested. The response to the PQ will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the material required to answer the Deputy’s question is not readily available, I have asked for his question to be deferred, to allow officials in my Department additional time to compile the information requested. The response to the PQ will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (25 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: National Public Health Emergency Team (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to say that the Government is fully aware that the public health measures in place since the beginning of the pandemic continue to demand immense sacrifices across all areas of society and is particularly aware of the impact on people's mental health and wellbeing. Since the emergence of COVID-19, the Government has been guided at all times by the emerging scientific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I met with the organisation referred to by the Deputy earlier this week to discuss a number of issues relating to sodium valproate. As an outcome of this meeting, I will be asking the HSE and other relevant agencies to form a stakeholder group to consider the effectiveness of risk minimisation measures in place for sodium valproate and, potentially, for other medicines.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 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: Hospital Staff (25 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 (25 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 Screening Programmes (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) was established in 2019 and has held four meetings to date. The Committee’s role is to undertake an independent assessment of the evidence for screening for a particular condition against internationally accepted criteria and make recommendations accordingly. As part of its body of work the Committee will implement an agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Cigarettes (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Research Board’s three evidence reviews in relation to e-cigarettes were conducted at the request of the Minister for Health. Their findings underscore the importance of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill which was approved by Government in 2019 and will prohibit the sale of nicotine inhaling products including e-cigarettes to, and by, persons...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department seeks to use Office of Government Procurement framework and templates when entering into contracts valued in excess of €25,000 excluding VAT. These contracts incorporate clauses promoting compliance with environmental, social and labour laws. In relation to contracts awarded by the HSE, as this is an operational matter, I have forwarded your query to the HSE and asked...