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Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank Deputy Devlin for his kind words. With regard to when people are deemed to be fully vaccinated, we will redouble our efforts on that. It is important the message gets out that, for example, people who are being vaccinated with AstraZeneca do not need to wait the 12 or 16 weeks and then plus two after their second dose, rather a number of weeks after the first dose and it is...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: A pilot scheme is being rolled out for the ICT system and portal for pharmacists. I have taken this up with the HSE on numerous occasions, including this week. I believe there is a role for pharmacists to play in the vaccination roll-out. That is why we put a deal in place with the Irish Pharmacy Union, IPU, at the start of this process. To date, the people running the programme have said...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for the question, and we were discussing that vaccination centre earlier. The issues raised regarding access to public transport are ones I have committed to taking back to the HSE. It is imperative that everyone can access these vaccine centres. Not everybody has access to a car, of course, so people must be able to access these centres using public transport. I will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156, 185, 186, 187, 194 and 195 together. I have not received a funding proposal from the HSE in relation to the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system. I understand that the review process in relation to this product is not yet completed. I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputies regarding the current stage of the review process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (6 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 (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I am responsible, under the Health Act 1947 (as amended), for the designation of hotels for use as mandatory quarantine facilities. Prior to designation each of the hotels undergo a full inspection by Department of Health, and HSE officials and are subject to strict Public Health protocols on infection and prevention Control. Only facilities that my Department and I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (6 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: Health Services (6 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 (6 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 Staff (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s (ASI) Dementia Adviser Service provides emotional support, advice and signposting services to people who are concerned about their cognitive health or have a diagnosis of dementia, and their families and friends, at all stages of their dementia journey. A 2017 mapping exercise conducted by the National Dementia Office (NDO) and the ASIfound gaps in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 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 (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 designated facility unless they are an exempted traveller under the Act. The full list of exempted travellers is available on gov.ie/quarantine. The provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 and 201 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 considered reasonably...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 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 (6 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 Promotion (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question seeks information that relates to service matters, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 May 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 designated facility unless they are an exempted traveller under the Act. The full list of exempted travellers is available on gov.ie/quarantine. Passengers who are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (6 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.