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Written Answers — Department of Health: Third Level Fees (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I appreciates the contribution that both direct entry and graduate entry medical graduates make to the Irish health system, and hope that all graduates of Irish medical schools will find rewarding careers in the Irish health system, as it develops in the future years ahead. I have no plans at present to introduce a return of service arrangement for those studying graduate entry medicine....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department and further information is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Jan 2021)

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 (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department , endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department and further information is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 to 260, inclusive, together. Following the termination of the original private hospital agreement in June 2020, the Government mandated the HSE to seek to agree with the private hospitals a new arrangement which would provide the HSE with access to private hospital capacity to include a safety net arrangement for any further surge of Covid-19 cases. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Schemecomes under the remit of the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners. The extent of the involvement of Health Service Executive (HSE) personnel in the Scheme relates to making a professional clinical determination as to whether an individual applicant meets the specified medical criteria for a Primary Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department and further information is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Jan 2021)

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 Facilities (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Following the termination of the original private hospital agreement in June 2020, the Government mandated the HSE to seek to agree with the private hospitals a new arrangement which would provide the HSE with access to private hospital capacity to include a safety net arrangement in the event of a surge of Covid-19 cases. The HSE has agreed a new safety net arrangement with all 18...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department and further information is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform prepared an FAQ document in relation to 'working arrangements and leave associated with COVID-19'. The content of this document applies to all those employed in the Civil and Public Services, including nurses and all public health sector employees equally. A copy of this document is available to view at this website, and section 3.1 sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. It should also be noted that the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service regularly publishes statistical reports on Medical Cards and GP Visit Cards on the Reporting and Open Data Area of the HSE's website.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE issues income guidelines to assist in determining entitlement to medical cards/GP visit cards. Any revision to the income thresholds has regard for Government policy, increases in the Consumer Price Index and other issues which may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

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 (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275, 281 and 284 together. The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, CORU is Ireland's multi-profession health and social care regulator. Its role is to protect the public by regulating the health and social care professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended). An individual can only be admitted to a CORU register when they have demonstrated to their registration board’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Omaveloxolone is currently under clinical investigation for a variety of indications, including Friedreich's ataxia. Currently, Omaveloxolone is not authorised in either the U.S. or the European Union. If the safe and efficacious use of Omaveloxone in the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia is demonstrated through successful clinical trials, the marketing authorisation holder may choose to...