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

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

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: As of 09thDecember, based on ECDC data, Ireland’s Incidence of total deaths is at 42.8deaths per 100,000. This is lower than 17 other countries in the Eu 27 & UK, See table 1 attached.  Looking at more recent deaths; as of 10thDecember, Ireland’s incidence at 1.4 deaths notified to the ECDC in the last 14 days per 100,000 is lower than all but 1 other countries in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) advise that they would distinguish between 'alternative' treatments and 'complimentary' treatments. Generally, alternative treatments are not advised as they imply non-standard treatments. Complementary treatments can be supported under advice from the patient's oncology team. Complementary therapies are offered in some cancer centres...

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: Abortion Services Provision (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 sets out the law governing access to termination of pregnancy in Ireland; however, the purpose of the legislation is not to dictate the practice of obstetrics. Indeed, it would not be appropriate for me, as Minister for Health, to dictate medical procedures or treatment plans; such decisions are a...

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: Vaccination Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. The NIAC continues to revise recommendations to allow for...

Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions: Motion [Private Members] (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Eireann” and substitute the following: “acknowledges: — the extraordinary solidarity, determination and resilience shown this year by communities and citizens in Ireland’s fight against Covid-19; — the widespread support and adherence to public health measures by the public,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275, 276, 283 and 284 together. The HSE has confirmed that CervicalCheck is not in opposition to the actions of the Supreme Court or of the Government. The HSE, National Screening Service (NSS) and CervicalCheck programme have been recently communicating about the contents and recommendations of Expert Reference Groups’ (ERG) reports, which were...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (16 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 Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The public health advice relating to COVID-19, including for face coverings, is kept under continuous review by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), by my Department and the Government. The NPHET reviews international developments as a component of their overall examination of the evolving epidemiology of the COVID-19 and are informed by the international scientific evidence,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 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: Disability Support Services (16 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 (16 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 (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285, 293, 294, 300, 303, 304, 306, 309, 338 and 353 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A Working Group was established in April 2019 to consider the range of policy, regulatory and legislative issues arising in relation to improving access to contraception in Ireland. The Group’s report, which was published in October 2019, identified the barriers that exist to accessing contraception and the mechanisms available to overcome those barriers. Following the report, it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 298 and 333 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 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.