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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ophthalmology Services (11 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: Ministerial Correspondence (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is acutely aware of the need to support the Tourism sector through these challenging times. I understand that my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and her officials have been in regular and sustained contact with a broad range of stakeholders over the past weeks and months. In addition to bilateral engagements with a wide range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 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 (11 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: Drugs Payment Scheme (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. 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: Rare Diseases (11 Feb 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: Rare Diseases (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: 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. As Minister for Health, I have no role in the process of individual reimbursement decisions under the 2013 Health Act. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (11 Feb 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Since the 16th January passengers arriving in Ireland from overseas (including those entering via Northern Ireland) are required to present evidence of a negative pre-departure RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel upon arrival. The RT-PCR test result must be shown prior to boarding and once again to border officials upon entry. Travellers that do not present a test result to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Regarding the first part of this question, As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. Regarding the second part, 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for hospital appointments and procedures, and I am conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families. This Government is committed to improving waiting times for all patients accessing hospital treatment across all specialties, including rheumatology. Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has advised the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Trade Union Recognition (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: During 2019, a branch of the Psychiatric Nurses Association called the National Ambulance Service Representative Association (NASRA) engaged in industrial action. The Psychiatric Nurses Association state that their industrial action is in connection with two substantive issues. The first is the automated deduction of union subscriptions. The second is that the HSE does not engage in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277 and 286 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (11 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Health capital investment decisions are informed by Programme for Government priorities, sectoral policies, strategies and reform initiatives as set out in Sláintecare. The Department of Health engage with the HSE in planning for and delivery of capital projects in the Health Sector. The HSE is responsible for implementing these policies and strategies and the planning and delivery...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (11 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: Medicinal Products (11 Feb 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 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...