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

Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Mental Health Funding as a Percentage of Health Budget 2012 - 2020 Year Allocation (NSP) - €m % of Total Health Budget 2012 707.0 5.7% 2013 733.0 5.8% 2014 765.8 6.5% 2015 791.6 6.2% 2016 826.6 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Long Term Illness Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the scheme are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: While the Department does not comment on individual cases the following information sets out how a clinician may apply to the Minister for a licence to treat a patient with cannabis-based products. Ministerial Licence under Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016 Cannabis is strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 to 2016, and the Regulations and Orders made...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Enforcement of the provisions of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act and for public health law on tobacco control, cosmetic products, drinking water, food safety, sun beds control and infectious diseases is a matter for the Environmental Health Service division of the Health Service Executive. I do not receive reports from the Environmental Health Service on compliance with individual provisions...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Enforcement of section 22 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 on the separation and visibility of alcohol products and advertisements for alcohol products in specified licensed premises is a matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, 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 to the national effort, it also offered some protection to...

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

Stephen Donnelly: My Department continues to engage with nursing unions on matters concerning Student Nurses on at the present time. My Department completed an interim review on the 19th November that confirmed the educational and welfare protections that are in place for those student nurses and midwives on clinical placement at the present time. These protections span supports for those on clinical...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to an operational matter, I have referred it to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: An agreement reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) 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. The agreement recognised that some of the remaining Section 39 organisations were also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (2 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: Hospital Services (2 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Dec 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 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: Medicinal Products (2 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 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. Policy in relation to the order in which people should be offered...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (2 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: Dental Services (2 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: Prescriptions Charges (2 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The guidelines published in relation to the electronic transfer of prescriptions between doctors and pharmacies and the removal of the need for a paper equivalent in response to the Covid-19 public health emergency do not address issues on GP charges. While GPs are reimbursed by the HSE for medical services provided to medical card or GP visit card holders, as private practitioners the fees...