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

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible on this operational matter.

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

Stephen Donnelly: Toisc go bhfuil ábhar seirbhís é seo, chuir mé ceist ar Fheidhmeannacht na seirbhíse sláinte freagra a thabhairt go díreach ar an Ionadaí, go tapa.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have been given to understand that the vaccine known as Covishield gives equivalent protection to the version known as Oxford-AstraZeneca or Vaxzevria, as approved by the EMA. I have therefore asked that individuals vaccinated with Covishield be treated in the same way as those vaccinated with Oxford-AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria for the purposes of mandatory hotel quarantine. Covishield was...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is applying more stringent measures applying to international travel in order to mitigate against the risk of new variants being imported through travel and to protect the progress we are making in suppressing transmission domestically. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (5 May 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 (5 May 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: Health Screening Programmes (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The CervicalCheck Tribunal was established on 27 October 2020 under the CervicalCheck Tribunal Act 2019. Establishment of the Tribunal was finalised with the appointment of the nominated members to the Tribunal with effect from 1 December 2020. The Tribunal has indicated to my Department that it has received three claims as at close of business on 30 April 2021. No claims have yet been...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 603 together. On 17 March 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for a Regulation to introduce a ‘Digital Green Certificate’ to facilitate safe free movement inside the EU during the pandemic. The proposed regulation lays down a framework for the issuance, verification, and acceptance of interoperable certificates. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (5 May 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: 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: Health Services (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I have taken the allegations made in recent media reports including the RTÉ Investigates broadcast of 26th March extremely seriously. The Report of the Department of Health team, set up to establish the facts in respect of specific allegations by RTÉ Primetime Investigates Programme, was published on 21st April. This report deals with each of the allegations made in the...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. On the 23rd of February, I announced an update to Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccine...

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: Vaccination Programme (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. The management of cases taken by persons who allege they developed Narcolepsy and/or Cataplexy as a result of receiving the H1N1 vaccine, Pandemrix, is delegated to SCA and, as such, the Government has no role in determining how...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to...

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

Stephen Donnelly: 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 authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government announced a roadmap on the 29 April for the gradual lifting of some restrictions over the next two months, with a particular focus on allowing more outdoor activities. A range of measures will be eased in May, with a further easing of measures in June subject to the epidemiological situation at the time. Under this roadmap, it is envisaged that...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Mandatory hotel quarantine has been introduced as one element of Ireland’s public health measures to combat the transmission of COVID-19 variants of concern. The Health Act 1947, as amended, provides that all persons arriving in Ireland from a designated state, or having travelled through a designated state in the previous 14 days, are required to undergo mandatory quarantine in a...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 and 588 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: Vaccination Programme (5 May 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.