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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (28 Apr 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Apr 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. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Apr 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 (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Level 5 restrictive measures currently remain in place. Any measures introduced at any level of the Plan are aimed at limiting the spread and damage of COVID-19 and are necessary to protect our key priorities of supporting and maintaining health and social care services, keeping education and childcare services open and protecting the most vulnerable members of...

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: Medical Research and Training (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: There is emerging evidence of longer-term effects of infection with Sars-CoV-2. An evidence synthesis published by HSE Library in Oct 2020 describes similar symptomatology across the range of observational studies to those noted in the more recent studies. A wide range of symptoms have been described ranging across multiple body organs and systems, with causes as yet unknown. The symptom...

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

Stephen Donnelly: S.I. 168/2021 states that ‘an applicable person shall not travel to an airport or port for the purpose of leaving the State without reasonable excuse. S.I. 168/2021 details reasonable excuses for travel to an airport or port for purpose of leaving the State. These include: (e) attend a medical or dental appointment, or accompany, to such an appointment, any other person residing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is committed to transparency, honesty and openness in how it provides public access to records, including correspondence, while balancing the public interest and the right to privacy of individuals. The Department takes its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act seriously and makes every reasonable effort to assist with the identification and provision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Apr 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: 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: Medicinal Products (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The review referred to by the Deputy was undertaken by the HSE. 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: 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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 Appointments Status (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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: Information and Communications Technology (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive is currently undertaking the rollout of a Single Integrated Financial and Procurement Management System (IFMS) which will enhance the financial reporting underpinning operational performance against strategic objectives. Its development is one of the HSE’s key non-clinical priorities.  As the matter you have raised relates to the HSE's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that my Department has engaged with one company with regards to public relations and media advice during the period of time in question. The relative contract was awarded to the global CEO advisory firm Teneo through a tender process at a fee of €2,500 in total.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by Department officials and a deferred reply will be submitted within ten working days. As this question is also relevant to the Health Service Executive, I have asked them to reply directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is based primarily on means. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without undue hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The issue of granting medical cards...