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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 929 and 930 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: Vaccination Programme (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The HSE is currently recommending that only critical time dependent elective procedures are undertaken at this time due to the on-going and significant increased demand for bed capacity related to Covid-19. This decision was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Co-operation (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Since 1 January 2021, the provisions of the EU Cross Border Directive (CBD) no longer apply to the UK. On the 28th December 2020 the Government approved the implementation of a new Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme. The new Scheme, which has been operational for applications from 1 January 2021 for 12 months on an administrative basis, will enable persons resident in the State to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Co-operation (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Prior to the 1stJanuary 2021, UK pensioners residing in Ireland who had accessed healthcare under the EU Cross Border Directive were required to have their healthcare costs reimbursed by the UK as this was a requirement of the provisions of the EU Cross Border Directive. As a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the provisions of the EU Cross Border Directive no longer apply to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Government has responded proactively to threat of new variants of concern of SARS-Cov-2 and has introduced mandatory testing and quarantine measures. Regulations have been in place to require pre-departure testing of overseas arrivals since 16 January 2021 and mandatory home quarantine has been in place since 4th of February 2021. There are currently 33 states designated as Category...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy’s question is a matter for the HSE. Accordingly, I have asked them to respond directly to her.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As you will be aware, the public health restrictions at level 5 of the Government's Framework Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 will remain in place until 5th April 2021, when a further review will be conducted. The Framework continues to provide an appropriate mechanism to guide decision-making, and it will continue to be supplemented by more detailed sectoral...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (3 Mar 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 (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: SI No. 45/2021 provides the legislative basis for the COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form and sets out an offence where the form is not completed in the manner specified or where false or misleading information is provided on the on the form. These offenses are punishable by a fine not exceeding €2,500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Mar 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 Provision (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter, as soon as possible.