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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (3 Dec 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: There is no restriction preventing Irish citizens from entering the State. Passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas are required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form. This is an online form. Public health advice for people who have travelled to Ireland from overseas is published on the Government's travel advice webpage available at .

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Staff (8 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 Justice and Equality: Health Services Staff (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 705, 773, 788 and 789 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this service matter as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medical Cards (8 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 Justice and Equality: Medical Cards (8 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 LTI 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 bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medical Cards (8 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 Justice and Equality: Medical Cards (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 557 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medicinal Products (8 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 Justice and Equality: Abortion Services Provision (8 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 Justice and Equality: Disabilities Data (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: To date in 2020, the company in question has not received any payments in relation to mental health issues arising from Covid-19.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for Rheumatology treatment, and I am conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families. Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has advised my Department that during the initial phases of COVID-19, all face to face hospital outpatient reviews and most of the planned diagnostic tests, were deferred in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Preparations (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The UK’s withdrawal from the EU has implications for healthcare arrangements that currently operate under the EU legislative framework, including those arrangements covered by the Cross Border Directive (CBD). With effect from 1 January 2021, the provisions of the CBD will no longer apply to the UK. My officials are giving detailed consideration to the implementation of a unilateral...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland has not been involved in, or party to any stockpiling arrangements in relation to Remdesivir. We have however been a participant in the European Joint Procurement Exercise Framework Contract through the European Commission for Remdesivir.  National guidance has been in place since March 2020 on the use of Remdesivir in Irish hospitals.  The HSE monitor hospital demand for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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 Justice and Equality: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for Rheumatology treatment, and I am conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families. Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has advised my Department that during the initial phases of COVID-19, all face to face hospital outpatient reviews and most of the planned diagnostic tests, were deferred in response...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cancer Research (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Based on data from Cancer Trials Ireland (CTI) the proportion of patients on cancer therapeutic clinical trials was 3% in 2017.  It is a key performance indicator of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 that this be increased to 6%. A number of agencies are endeavouring to establish the total number (and the %) of patients on cancer therapeutic clinical trials.  When it is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Reports (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In recent years, my Department has worked with the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to improve access for patients waiting for high volume procedures, including cataracts. Ophthalmology services are provided throughout all hospital groups in the country, with cataract removal one of the key procedures carried out as part of this specialty. A key development in improving...