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Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Drafting of a bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research, based on the published General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill, is ongoing by officials in my Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. The publication of the AHR Bill is a priority for the Department and the Government, and a commitment to enact this legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Pregnant women are at a similar risk to non-pregnant women of contracting COVID-19 disease. Most pregnant women who are infected with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms, and the risk of passing COVID-19 virus to the baby is low. However, pregnant women who become ill from COVID-19 are more likely to be admitted to hospital, to need care in an ICU, and to die when compared...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to assure the Deputy that ensuring access to termination of pregnancy services remains an ongoing priority for the Department of Health. Since services under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 commenced in January 2019, there has been a limited number of reports of protests or other actions relating to termination of pregnancy.  This is an extremely...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Over the past number of weeks, my Department and the HSE have been reviewing the option to increase the number of medical intern places for July 2021.  I have announced an increase of 120 medical intern posts for July 2021. The increase in the number of intern places will be supported with accompanying increases in postgraduate training places, to ensure these doctors can avail of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Undefined (24 Mar 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1353 and 1428 together. On the 23rdof February 2021, I announced an update to Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. In comprising the initial Vaccine Allocation Strategy, the NIAC listed several conditions associated with increased risk of severe disease and death. In the intervening period, national and international evidence has become...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1354, 1666 and 1927 together. The HSE are building and deploying its workforce in order to be prepared for the requirements associated with rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine programme. GPs, Pharmacists, doctors, nurses, paramedics, and many healthcare professionals, will have a role to play in the vaccination programme. In addition, on Tuesday 23 February 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Internships (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Radiography students do not receive an allowance to support time spent on placement as part of their course and there are no plans to change this.   I can confirm that in 2020, assistant radiographers were employed on a 3 month contract following completion of their final year clinical placement, subject to the needs of the Health Service.   As their skills were identified...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy is advised that, at the request of the NPHET, the HIQA conducted a rapid evidence review to identify studies on the effectiveness of (i) pharmaceutical and (ii) non-pharmaceutical interventions, in the ambulatory setting, aimed at reducing progression to severe disease in individuals with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. This evidence review included a review of relevant studies in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Internships (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Radiography students do not receive an allowance to support time spent on placement as part of their course and there are no plans to change this.   I can confirm that in 2020, assistant radiographers were employed on a 3 month contract following completion of their final year clinical placement, subject to the needs of the Health Service.   As their skills were...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: NCHDs access two employment permit types, the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) and the General Employment Permit (GEP). A General Employment Permit is typically granted for NCHDs, as an offer of employment for two years is not required. A Critical Skills Permit may be granted to an NCHD where an employer is offering employment for two years. Either permit can now be issued on a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has deployed ADTs for use in specific indications in the acute hospital setting, and as part of the response to outbreaks in the community setting in symptomatic vulnerable populations and their close contacts, supported by appropriate clinical governance and operational arrangements. This includes updating the case definition for SARS-CoV-2 to accept notification of positive results...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (24 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 (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: On the 23rdof February 2021, I announced an update to Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. In comprising the initial Vaccine Allocation Strategy, the NIAC listed several conditions associated with increased risk of severe disease and death. In the intervening period, national and international evidence has become available which has enabled a more detailed analysis of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1363 and 1451 together. On the 23rdof February 2021, I announced an update to Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. In comprising the initial Vaccine Allocation Strategy, the NIAC listed several conditions associated with increased risk of severe disease and death. In the intervening period, national and international evidence has become...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together to put new arrangements in place to temporarily allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Bodies under the aegis of my Department are required to adhere to public procurement policy and procedures as set out in line with the Code of Practice for Governance of State Bodies and the Office of Government Procurement. In relation to contracts that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines for the indicated years, the table attached outlines the value, nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 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: Ministerial Meetings (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will understand, I will not comment on any private meetings.