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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Mar 2022)

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 (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. The Government announced a COVID-19 recognition payment for frontline public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. The payment of €1,000 will not be subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (8 Mar 2022)

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 (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: From 6 March 2022, travellers to Ireland are no longer required to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative PCR test upon arrival. There is also no longer any requirement to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form prior to departing for Ireland.  This action was taken due to the current epidemiological situation in Ireland and high levels of vaccine uptake which present...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2022)

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 (8 Mar 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Mar 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE Primary Care Eye Services Review Group (PCESRG) Report was launched in June 2017. The Report sets out current levels of service, models of service provision and the consultation process undertaken with patients, advocates, ophthalmic staff and representative bodies. It also highlights the limitations of the current model of service delivery, including the impact on waiting lists,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 498 together. The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 was signed into law on 20 December 2018 and commenced on 1 January 2019. Under section 7 of the Act, a review of the operation of the Act must be initiated within three years of the commencement of the Act, that is, before January 2022. As I stated during my appearance before...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the development of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) planned for the St Vincent’s University Hospital Campus at Elm Park, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government is also aware of the concerns that have been raised regarding ownership and governance of the new NMH, and recognises that these matters must be addressed. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Diabetes is a complex condition that can have a profound impact on the quality of life of people living with the condition, the management of emotional and psychological well-being is an important part of diabetes care and self-management. Self-management education programmes such as DAFNE (for people living with type 1 diabetes) and DESMOND and Discover Diabetes (for people living with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2022)

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 Staff (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Diabetes is a complex condition that can have a profound impact on the quality of life of people living with the condition. The management of emotional and psychological well-being is an important part of diabetes care and self-management. The Model of Care for Paediatric Healthcare, Chapter 23 Diabetes and Endocrinology (2015) outlines how Paediatric Diabetes Services should be configured...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has confirmed that all phones lines (including the Oireachtas line) are fully functional since June 2021.  The HSE has also confirmed that the Oireachtas email issue has now been rectified and emails are operating as normal.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I note the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to publish updated guidance on the licensing of e-cigarettes as a medicinal product. I have had no engagements in relation to a similar approach here.  My current proposals on e-cigarettes are following the evidence provided to me by the Health Research Board in its 2020 analyses on e-cigarettes and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the recently published Department of Health waiting list plan initiative for 2022, €11 million in funding is to be made available for identified community initiatives, with a focus on orthodontics, primary care psychology and counselling in primary care. A further €9m is also included in the plan to support priority community areas with activity levels to be determined....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (8 Mar 2022)

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 (8 Mar 2022)

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: Departmental Staff (8 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As of 31 January 2022, there were 689 employees (672 FTEs) employed in the Department of Health.  The highest paid role in my Department is Secretary General and the current annual salary for that role is €297,869 since 1 February 2022.  The second highest paid is for those in roles paid at the grade of Deputy Secretary or equivalent. Circular 04 of 2022 sets out the pay...