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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (29 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 Appointments Status (29 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 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: Product Labelling (29 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is currently finalising its revised language scheme and it is expected that the scheme will be approved by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media by the end of June 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (29 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 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 (29 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I am fully aware of the issues surrounding sodium valproate (Epilim) and its potential effects on children whose mothers may have taken this drug during pregnancy. I met with two patient representative groups to discuss these issues in November 2020. A decision to publish the HSE's Valproate Response Project report is a matter for the HSE; however, I understand that the report has been made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 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 published...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 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 published the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (29 Apr 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 operational since 1 January 2021 will enable persons resident in the State to access and be reimbursed for private healthcare in Northern Ireland by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (29 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 (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 493, 494, 531, 532, 545, 563 and 567 together. There has been considerable progress in reducing infection levels since the peak of the wave of infection in late 2020/early 2021 because of the widespread commitment and adherence by the public to the public health measures in place. While there is still a high level of infection nationally, the situation is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: There has been considerable progress in reducing infection levels since the peak of the wave of infection in late 2020/early 2021 because of the widespread commitment and adherence by the public to the public health measures in place. While there is still a high level of infection nationally, the situation is considered reasonably stable and significant progress is being made in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for treatment for scoliosis, and I am conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families. This Government’s priority is to improve waiting times for all patients accessing hospital treatment across all specialties, including Scoliosis. It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 May 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: Medicinal Products (5 May 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 500 and 501 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 May 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 published the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 May 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 published the...