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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: COVID-19 Vaccines are only used used after Market authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is obtained and any authorised vaccine will be subject to ongoing monitoring in Ireland by the Health Product Regulatory Authority (HPRA). The awarding of a CMA provides a high level of assurance that a vaccine has undergone rigorous testing and has met the requirements of the independent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department is not in a position to comment on individual cases. Decisions on whether or not to prescribe any treatment for a patient is strictly a matter for the treating clinician, in consultation with  the patient. The Minister for Health has no role in this clinical decision-making process. In regard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 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: Disability Services Data (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: According to General Comment No. 7, a Disabled Persons’ Organisation (DPO) is a civil society organisation of persons with disabilities that is led, directed and governed by persons with disabilities. A clear majority of its membership should be persons with disabilities. The organisation should be rooted in, committed to and fully respect the principles and rights recognised in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland remains in Level 5 of the ‘Framework for Restrictive Measures in Response to COVID-19’ and due to the high level of disease and continuing risks associated with COVID-19, population wide measures remain in place. The regulations providing for these measures are S.I. No. 168 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) Regulations,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 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 (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (28 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 (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HIQA health technology assessment (HTA) topic identification and prioritisation process is currently underway. The Varicella Zoster Vaccine was proposed for HTA by my Department in December 2019. Unfortunately, HIQA's HTA prioritisation process due to complete in Q1 2020 was paused as the HTA team was diverted to provide evidence synthesis to support the work of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Apr 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 964 and 967 to 969, inclusive, 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: HSE Data (28 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 Donations (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive’s Internal Audit Division is responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive programme of audit work is carried out annually throughout the HSE. The purpose of this work is to provide assurance that controls and procedures are operated in accordance with best practice and with the appropriate regulations. As the matter you have raised relates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Donations (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this matter is specifically related to the operation of HSE National Regulations I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 971 and 972 together. Ireland supports the EU Procurement Process, the purpose of which is to secure safe and efficacious vaccines for EU citizens. Covid 19 vaccines can only be approved and used if they comply with all the requirements of quality, safety and efficacy set out in the EU pharmaceutical legislation. No vaccine will be used until Market...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 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. Elective hospital care was curtailed for the first quarter of 2021, in line with the rapid increase in Covid -19 hospital admissions, with only critical time dependent elective procedures undertaken. On 23 March the HSE...