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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: 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 aware that there has been a reduction in the numbers of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (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: As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 623, 624 and 625 together. Cosmetic products placed on the market in Ireland must meet the requirements outlined in Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (the ‘Cosmetics Regulation’) and S.I. 440 of 2013 European Union (cosmetic products) Regulations 2013. In line with the Cosmetics Regulation, a cosmetic product on the market must...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority in Ireland for veterinary medicinal products (VMPs). Under the European Communities (Animal Remedies) (No. 2) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. 786 of 2007, as amended), this role includes inspection and licensing of manufacturers of veterinary medicinal products based in Ireland. A number of inspections of manufacturers, based...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Any person, including those under 16 years of age, can avail of a free COVID-19 (coronavirus) test if they have symptoms of COVID-19, and their GP advise that they require a test following an assessment. Their GP will then arrange the test for them and they will be notified of the time and location via text message. Further information on how to avail of a free COVID-19 test is accessible...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (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: Proposed Legislation (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to "Enact the Human Tissue Bill". The drafting of the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill is a priority for the Government. My Department is progressing work on the drafting of the Bill in collaboration with the Office of Parliamentary Council with a view to ensuring that Government...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (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: Vaccination Programme (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: While a person can, of course, refuse any offer of vaccination on religious, conscientious or other grounds, provision of one or other authorised COVID-19 vaccine(s) during the immunisation programme will be based on clinical expert guidance, including from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, to ensure the optimal stewardship of scarce resources and equitable access to safe and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (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: Legislative Reviews (5 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 is scheduled to be progressed in 2021. It is anticipated that it will take a three-part approach to reviewing the operation of the Act, with strands focusing on service users, service providers and a public consultation. Research to inform the service user and service provider strands will be...
- 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.
- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (5 May 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: Hospital Staff (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.