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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 636 to 638, inclusive, together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I am fully committed to advancing the work in Ireland as part of the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer. The HSE project which involves collaboration between the National Screening Service, the National Immunisation Office, the National Cancer Control Programme and others, to progress baseline modelling and structures in preparation for Ireland setting a target for the elimination of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 Mar 2022)

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: Medical Register (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Medical Council is the independent statutory body responsible for the regulation of medical practitioners in Ireland, I have forwarded this question to the Council who will respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 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: School Facilities (1 Mar 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 656 and 657 together. Eligibility for a Medical Card is primarily based on a financial assessment which is conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The HSE assesses each medical card application on a qualifying financial threshold. This is the amount of money that an individual can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Equality (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is committed to the fulfilment of its Public Sector Duty. Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 imposes a statutory obligation on public bodies in performing their functions to have regard to the need to: - Eliminate discrimination; - Promote equality of opportunity and treatment for staff and persons to whom it provides services; and - Protect...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (1 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 Admissions (1 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 Waiting Lists (1 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 Services (1 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: Health Services Staff (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 and 664 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: Hospital Appointments Status (1 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: Health Services (1 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: Medicinal Products (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 673, 695, 712, 733, 744, 786 and 816 together. Unfortunately, medicine shortages have become increasingly prevalent worldwide over the past decade and are a feature of modern health systems around the world. There are many reasons for such shortages including shortages of raw materials, manufacturing difficulties, logistical/transport issues or product...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (1 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: Departmental Data (1 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: Departmental Data (1 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: Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of Covid-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together in 2020 to put arrangements in place to allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the Covid-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing, reducing...