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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (10 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 Health: Health Services (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I am pleased to highlight that progressing women’s health continues to be a priority for the Department of Health and for this government. A strong commitment was made to promote Women’s Health in the Programme for Government and the Budget 2021 delivered on this commitment by providing significant investment across women’s health. This includes - funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) for patients with suspected lung cancer symptoms are operating in the eight designated cancer centres. These Rapid Access Lung Clinics provide multidisciplinary diagnostic services and care for lung referrals. A Key Performance Indicators (KPI) is in place to measure access targets to these clinics. The KPI is that 95% of patients will be seen...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE’s Winter Plan 2020/2021 has been developed within the context of delivering essential healthcare in a Covid-19 environment. The plan has been allocated an additional €600m in funding to support improved patient care both in hospitals and in the community. The Winter Plan provides for, amongst other things, increased timely GP access to diagnostics with provision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (10 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 (10 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 (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The “Be on Call for Ireland” recruitment initiative was part of an overall recruitment effort made by the HSE. Due to the strain on existing HSE resources to meet the COVID-19 challenge, the HSE is being supported by the CPL employment agency to increase the available workforce for a short-term period. Through Be on Call, 107 nurses, one midwife, and 26 doctors are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 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 High-Level Taskforce was established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme. The Taskforce is supporting my Department and the HSE in developing a national COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Public Health Nurses are key members of the multidisciplinary teams delivering primary and community healthcare services to clients across the country. Budget 2021 provides €175m in new development money plus a further €30m in Sláintecare funding to implement a model of Enhanced Community Care.  This funding will allow for the development of new care pathways for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for treatment for scoliosis, and I am conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families.  In response to the Covid-19 pandemic Children’s Health Ireland had to take measures to defer most scheduled care activity between March and May of this year. This decision was in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: On the 6thApril, the previous Minister for Health announced an initiative to assist patients access to their medical cannabis products during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The Department of Health has so far organised a number of collections from the Netherlands for patients of clinicians in possession of a ministerial licence under the Misuse of Drugs Act owing to the COVID-19 travel...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141, 145 and 197 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 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: Hospital Facilities (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 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 Appointments Status (10 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under Irish law Cannabis and its derivatives are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016 and the various Regulations and Orders made thereunder, give effect in Ireland to the international conventions on narcotic and psychotropic substances, including the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.  There are two methods under which clinicians can access cannabis-based...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 440 together. Both I and my Department recognise that our dedicated health care workers play a key role in our national effort against Covid-19.Their determination and commitment to assisting our sick and vulnerable to get the medical treatment they need, has and continues to be, very much appreciated. Others across the public and private sectors also...