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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: While the Department does not comment on individual cases the following information sets out the different pathways for a patient to access medical cannabis. Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) In June 2019, the Minister for Health signed legislation to underpin the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). This is a 5-year pilot programme, restricted to prescribing of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is appreciated that 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone and that there are many aspects of normal life that have been altered by the emergence of COVID-19, and the response that has been required. Through our collective efforts, we have saved lives and limited the impact of the disease on society in Ireland. Furthermore, as part of the State's response to the COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: All correspondence between the NPHET and the Minister for Health from the month of October has been published on the Department of Health website. Letters were sent to the Minister on 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 October and can be found at the following address: The letter of the 15th of October includes the recommendation to implement level 5 measures. For further information all minutes of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The overall amount paid to the consultancy firm in question by the Department of Health from 01 January to 10 December 2020 is €296,980.99 Please find below a link to a breakdown of the contracts that contributed to this total. a href="">Amount paid</a>]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and Department of Health, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (15 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 Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I presume the Deputy is referring to the COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. The Strategy sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and Department of Health, endorsed by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and Department of Health, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and Department of Health, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 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 (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Saolta University Health Care Group advise that a report on Covid-19 at Mayo University Hospital is due to be formally signed off in the coming weeks and that it will be available thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Currently, all passengers entering Ireland from orange, red, and grey regions are requested to restrict their movements for 14 days. This general request to restrict movement for 14 days does not apply to certain defined categories, including travellers with an essential function or need as set out in paragraph 19 of EU Council Recommendation 2020/1475. Paragraph 19 lists categories of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 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 advice issued by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (15 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: Health Services Reports (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The report the Deputy refers to is prepared on an annual basis by the Critical Care Programme of the HSE. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to their plans for the publication of the 2020 iteration.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE formally submitted the 2021 National Service Plan on the 24th November, 2020 for my approval. The Legislation (Health Act 2004 as amended), provides 21 days for me to examine the proposed plan and either: a) approve the service plan in the form it is submitted, b) approve the service plan with such amendments as I, having consulted with the Executive, may determine, or c) issue...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Patient transport is the responsibility for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Therefore I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct reply. In addition, the Deputy may wish to note that under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme, administered by the Department of Social Protection, a person may be eligible to apply for an Exceptional Needs Payment to help meet...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (15 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: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have referred this question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. This has been advised to GPs by the HSE. The issue of GPs charging GMS patients for phlebotomy services is complex given...