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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme. Logistics arrangements are amongst the range of matters which are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services (1 Dec 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 Negligence Cases (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. I have been informed by the SCA that: - The information contained in this report has been extracted from the National Incident Management System (NIMS). - Medical negligence claims are identified on NIMS through the Incident /...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. I have been informed by the SCA that the information below has been extracted from the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and is accurate as of 25/11/2020. 1. Number of Claims: To date the SCA has received 231 claims...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Negligence Cases (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. I have been informed by the SCA that the information below has been extracted from the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Medical negligence claims are identified on NIMS through the Incident / Hazard Category of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As it is an operational matter, your question has been forwarded to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the NPHDB has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital, I have referred your question to the NPHDB for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive has adopted RNA PCR as the gold standard test for diagnosing Covid-19 cases, as part of the HSE test and trace strategy, consistent with international best practice, and approved by the National Public Health Emergency Team. This platform is deployed in acute hospitals, the NVRL and HSE’s commercial partners. Given the volumes required, these operate as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (1 Dec 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: Maternity Services (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: With regard to any plans to record a new series of The Rotunda TV show in 2021, this is a matter for the HSE and the hospital in question and I am referring your query to them for direct reply to you, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Earlier this year, the Health Care Assistant initiative (whereby student nurses and midwives were offered temporary contracts to work as Health Care Assistants) began in April 2020 and ceased in August 2020. This was in response to the Covid19 outbreak and was only ever intended as a temporary measure to provide additional support of to the national effort, it also offered some...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (1 Dec 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: HSE Data (1 Dec 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 Maternity Strategy (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Maternity Strategy is clear that services for couples experiencing early pregnancy loss should be enhanced. The Strategy specifically recommends that all women have easy and appropriate access, in early pregnancy, to both emergency obstetric care and well-resourced Early Pregnancy Assessment Units. In recent years, a number of service developments have helped our maternity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Officials in my department have sought clarification from the Deputy in relation to this parliamentary question. Once received, a response will issue to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. The NIAC continues to revise recommendations to allow for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Both the Irish and British Governments are committed to maintaining, in so far as possible, the current healthcare arrangements under the Common Travel Area (CTA). Under the CTA, Irish citizens and British citizens who live in, work in, or visit the other state have the right to access publicly funded health services there. The Government is working to ensure that new arrangements through a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE continues to fund the employment of fourth year student nurses and midwives who are on rostered work placements in hospital settings. These fourth year student nurses and midwives on rostered work placement are paid at the approved rate as detailed on the HSE salary scale of €22,229 (annualised - psychiatric nursing specialism) and €21,749 (annualised - all other nursing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The meetings referred to by the Deputy did not have set agendas but rather provide an opportunity for Ministers to discuss weekly business.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to...