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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (21 Apr 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 (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) have recommended that mRNA vaccines should be preferentially given to those aged 16-69 years at very high or high risk who have conditions which may limit their immune response to the vaccine. However, preferential selection of an mRNA vaccine should not result in a vaccine delay of more than 3 weeks, as any benefit of using a higher...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Apr 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: Hospital Staff (21 Apr 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 Staff (21 Apr 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 Staff (21 Apr 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: Dental Services (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1614 and 1810 together. The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. Patients may choose to have their treatment undertaken by any dentist who participates in the Scheme. I am...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Apr 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: Dental Services (21 Apr 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 (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: On 30thMarch, the Government update its advice for those who are fully vaccinated. Updated advice states that for those aged over 70 years and over and others at increased risk of severe illness who are fully vaccinated it is generally safe to return to work if their presence on site is essential, for example for certain healthcare workers. This may not apply for those who are at a high risk...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: NPHET has consistently advised that outdoor settings are safer than indoor ones. However, it is important to note that while outdoors is safer, it is not risk-free and the same level of risk does not necessarily apply to all outdoor gatherings, activities or environments. Throughout the pandemic, public health measures have differentiated between outdoor gatherings in public settings and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Minimum Unit Pricing formed part of the discussions I had with Minister Swann and Minister Kearney at the recent North South Ministerial Council - Health and Food Safety Meeting of the 26 March this year. At the meeting we noted the continuing progress on the development and implementation of strategies to prevent the harm related to alcohol and drug misuse in both jurisdictions. The North...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Apr 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: HSE Data (21 Apr 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Apr 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 made...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1629 and 1630 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: Health and Social Care Professionals (21 Apr 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is an operational matter, I have asked CORU (the Health and Social Care Professionals Council) to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 Apr 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: HSE Waiting Lists (21 Apr 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.