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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Feb 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: Dental Services (4 Feb 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 Data (4 Feb 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: Vaccination Programme (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has received communication from groups seeking to participate in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. The National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which outlines Ireland’s high-level plan for safe, effective, and efficient vaccination of the population, while safeguarding continued provision of health and social care services. The Strategy, which was prepared by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226, 227 and 228 together. As the issues raised are of an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 230 together. In the EU, medicines for rare diseases must be authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Commission under the ‘centralised procedure’. It is therefore not open to Irish authorities to grant a marketing authorisation for orphan medicines outside of this framework. Evaluating a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: A National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland (2014 – 2018) was launched by the Minister for Health in July 2014. This is a generic policy framework for rare diseases. The scope of the plan is broad given that there are approximately 8,000 rare diseases affecting millions of EU citizens; and consequently, there can be a dearth of expertise and knowledge about some rare diseases, simply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Product Labelling (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is currently drafting a revised Language Scheme in accordance with Section 15 of the Official Languages Act 2003 to cover the period 2021-2023. The scheme will concentrate on the provision of services by the Department itself through Irish to the public e.g. Departmental speeches and press releases, public health advice, website content, replies to correspondence received in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy is advised that the existing guidance on vitamin D was updated in November 2020 and advises that adults aged 65 and older take a 15 microgram (600 IU) daily supplement for bone and muscle health. An evidence synthesis paper on vitamin D and COVID-19 prepared for NPHET was discussed at its meeting of January 28. The NPHET agreed that efforts should be made to increase awareness...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (4 Feb 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: Vaccination Programme (4 Feb 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: Vaccination Programme (4 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is the body that considers ‘conditional’ marketing authorisation for certain vaccines, depending on whether the data submitted are sufficiently robust and complete to show the quality, safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. These recommendations are then submitted to the European Commission for final decision. As such, it has no role with...

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the opportunity to discuss Ireland's response to Covid-19 and I thank the Deputies in the Labour Party for tabling the motion. I have read it carefully and it contains many very good ideas, many of which are in line with approaches being taken or being considered by the Government at present. I look forward to an ongoing constructive debate throughout the House as we navigate our...

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “recognises: — that like most of Europe, Ireland experienced increasing Covid-19 infection rates over the winter months and by December and January infection rates were accelerating rapidly with consequent increases in hospitalisation and mortality rates;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 689 and 885 together. 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 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 690 and 697 together. Daily vaccine numbers are now being uploaded to the Covid-19 public dashboard since 8 February 2021 (). This includes a breakdown by dose, cohort and vaccine type. Daily vaccination figures are sourced from the HSE’s vaccine information system. Daily figures will be available on the Covid App shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 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 (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 692, 828 and 928 together. The European Commission has to date authorised the use of three COVID-19 vaccines in Ireland following recommendation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). All of the approved vaccines comply with all the requirements of quality, safety and efficacy set out in the EU pharmaceutical legislation. In addition, authorised vaccines are...