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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Individual Health Identifier (IHI) was developed specifically for the health service and has its legal basis under the Health Identifiers Act 2014. The IHI is a key enabler for integrated care and eHealth as it facilitates joining of disparate health records about the same patient from different healthcare settings. All electronic referrals from GP practice systems to hospitals now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The procurement process of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) for the National Children’s Hospital is currently in progress. Following a review of scope and governance of the EHR proposed for CHI, a peer review team, assigned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, recommended proceeding to the procurement phase of the project. The open tender was published in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational 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 (10 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 available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: An agreement was reached by parties at the Workplace Relations Commission in October 2018, in relation to a process of pay restoration for staff employed by 50 pilot agencies. Pay restoration commenced in April 2019 with an annual pay increase of up to €1,000. Any outstanding balance would be paid in two equal amounts in 2020 and 2021, if due. The agreement reached at the WRC...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 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 available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (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: Disability Services Data (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In line with Sláintecare vision it is essential, that over the next number of years, the State moves to a population-based planning approach, based on demographic and geographic considerations, that reflects both the health and social care needs of those within our population, including those who require specialist disability services. This approach provides an opportunity to prioritise...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I signed new regulations titled S.I. No. 29 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (No 10) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 on Friday 29 January, which detail reasonable excuses for travel to an airport or port for purpose of leaving the State: - To work, comply with a contract of employment or contract for services, or otherwise engage in work or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 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 available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The roll-out of the vaccination plan is complex and subject to a number of factors such as vaccination authorisation processes, clinical advice based on emergent data, and vaccine supply chain volatility. As set out in the published government vaccination strategy, vaccination planning has to be agile, flexible and to be capable of evolving over time. My Department is working in close...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Cancer prevention is a cornerstone of the National Cancer Strategy as it offers the most cost-effective, long-term approach to cancer control. The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) works closely with Healthy Ireland on cancer prevention initiatives and is prioritising the implementation of evidence-based interventions to reduce cancer lifestyle risks and to increase public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (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: Health Services (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, section 7 of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 states that“The Minister shall, not later than 3 years after the commencement of this section, carry out a review of the operation of this Act.” The review clause was included in the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 in order to facilitate monitoring of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 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 available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 845 and 846 together. People who cannot, without undue hardship, arrange for the provision of medical services for themselves and their dependants may be entitled to a medical card. In the assessment process, the HSE can take into account medical costs incurred by an individual or a family. People who are not eligible for a medical card may still be able to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In September 2019 Sláintecare Integration funding was allocated to the HSE to design and procure a National Diabetes Registry demonstrator product and develop a full specification plan for a National Diabetes Registry. The development of a National Diabetes Registry will have a long-term benefit on - Patient care by facilitating benchmarking of individual care against guideline...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the Health Service Executive to examine the issues raised and respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (10 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are committed to delivering on the recommendations that were made for Public Health in the Crowe Horwath report. The report recognised the very important role that public health medicine plays in the health of our population and in how our health service is managed and delivered. Initial progress on the implementation of the future...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Under the current regulations, only specific categories of travellers, these are listed on www.gov.ie, are exempt from completing mandatory quarantine. This list does not include seasonal agricultural workers. From 16 January 2021, passengers, with limited exemptions, arriving into Ireland (except those arriving directly from Northern Ireland) are required to have a negative/‘not...