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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: Dental Services (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE normally provides preventive care, screening and necessary interventions for permanent teeth, as well as referral for orthodontics and other secondary care, where appropriate, for school children at key stages of development - mainly in 2nd and 6th class and in 4th class where resources allow. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on the delivery of these services in 2020. Services are...

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: 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: 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: Health Services Staff (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: Medical Cards (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: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 330 together. Tá mo Roinn tiomanta a chinntiú gur féidir custaiméirí ar mian leo a gcuid gnó a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge a éascú a mhéid is féidir. Leagtar amach i Scéim Teanga reatha na Roinne a mhéid atá seirbhísí na Roinne ar fáil trí Ghaeilge faoi...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Ní riarann an Roinn Sláinte seirbhísí sláinte i gceantair Ghaeltachta, mar is é seo freagracht reachtúil an FSS. Dá réir sin d'iarr mo Roinn ar an FSS freagra díreach a thabhairt don ionadaí faoi na saincheisteanna a ardaíodh.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (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 have asked the HSE to examine the matters raised by the Deputy and to provide him with a direct response as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: In Ireland, the National Testing Strategy for COVID-19 involves testing people who meet the case definition (people with symptoms), their identified close contacts, and established serial testing programmes. It is directed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and coordinated by the HSE. Samples are taken by healthcare professionals in healthcare settings, community test...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Functions (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Following the Government's announcement in June regarding the establishment of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability and Integration, arrangements are underway for the transfer of disability services to the new Department. There are a number of factors to be taken into consideration in planning for this transfer of functions. Given the scale of the functions being transferred...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (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: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Following a review, the HSE introduced a new system for the reimbursement of the lidocaine 5% medicated plaster (Versatis), which is licensed only for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy raises an important and valid question regarding educational messaging in Government’s response to this pandemic. COVID-19 is a new disease, at the moment there is no cure. Government will only use a vaccine if it meets the required standards of safety and effectiveness. All of the recommended vaccines used in Ireland are licensed by the Health Products Regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital 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: Ireland is currently involved in an EU Procurement Exercise being operated by the European Commission on behalf of member states to procure a portfolio of suitable, safe and effective vaccines, in sufficient quantities, to combat COVID-19. As part of the exercise, Ireland has already opted into an Advance Purchase Agreement (APA) with AstraZeneca (partnering with Oxford University);...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health has one item of social media advertising planned for 2021. This is the continuation of the KEEP WELL campaign into 2021 and the spend on that is estimated as 8439.70 across Facebook and Instagram. This will be used to promote 4 x 20 sec campaign videos. The Department has no other specific budgets outlined for social media spend for 2021 as yet. This might be more...