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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Due to current Netherlands government policy, cannabis oil formulations are not currently permitted to be commercially exported from the Netherlands, they will allow the filling of individual EU prescriptions for these products when presented to the appropriate pharmacy in the Netherlands.

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 Services (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: General Practitioner Services (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, patient in-person contact with GPs has been curtailed as much as possible to help prevent the spread of the virus. Nurse and doctor advice is provided over the phone where appropriate, and only patients who are clinically assessed as requiring a face to face consultation with a doctor are referred for an appointment. Under the GMS scheme, the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medicinal Products (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Hospital Procedures (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: Health Products Regulatory Authority (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is responsible in Ireland for regulating medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products. The HPRA operates the national system for the reporting and recording suspected adverse reactions/events occurring in Ireland associated with the use of medicines. Anyone can report suspected issues relating to the safety of medicines to the HPRA...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 649 to 651, inclusive, together. 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: Health Services Staff (8 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: Health Services Staff (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The European Union (Basic Safety Standards for Protection Against Dangers Arising from Medical Exposure to Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 256 of 2018) transposed the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD), the purpose of which is to protect the public, patients, workers and others from all forms of ionising radiation. The regulations designate those who may refer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medicinal Products (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: It is important to note that vaccine hesitancy is not unique to Ireland. It is a global issue and was identified by the World Health Organization, in 2019, as one of the ten leading threats to global health. One of my priorities as Minister for Health is to increase vaccination rates across the country and several options in this area are being explored. A Vaccine Alliance was established...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Primary Care Services (8 Dec 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 Justice and Equality: Hospital Equipment (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: Ministerial Meetings (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The meetings which the Deputy is referring to do not have set agendas but rather provide an opportunity to discuss business for the week(s) ahead. As such minutes are not taken at these meetings.

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

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private practitioners and their practices are private businesses. Although I understand that there are a small number of GP practices which are run by private healthcare enterprises, neither my Department nor the HSE is aware of GP practices having been acquired by venture capital funds. 

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medicinal Products (8 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.