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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 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 the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 686 and 766 together. The State Claims Agency hosts the National Incident Management System (NIMS) which is the principal source of national data on incident activity for the Irish public health service. Under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000 State authorities are obliged to report adverse incidents promptly to the State Claims...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together. Regarding ambulance callouts, as the Deputy may be aware, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) triages all emergency calls received using an Advanced Medical Priority Dispatch System (AMPDS). This ensures that immediately life-threatening injuries and illnesses are prioritised to receive the quickest response. The NAS uses dynamic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (8 Feb 2022)

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: First, 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 measure will be ring...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 719 and 752 together. While the majority of public health measures have been lifted, the Government announced that the requirements for mask wearing in all settings where currently regulated for under Statutory Instrument and protective measures in schools and early learning and care facilities should be retained until February 28 based on public health...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 720 to 722, inclusive, 726, 753 and 754 together. The Government, at its meeting on 30 November, agreed that face masks/coverings be recommended for those aged 9 and over on public transport, in retail and other indoor public settings as was required for those aged 13 and over, with exemptions as appropriate. Face masks/coverings are also recommended for...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) for COVID-19 is the mechanism for overseeing the health sector response to significant health-based emergencies. It facilitates the sharing of information between the Department of Health and its agencies and provides a forum for agreement as to strategic approaches to such emergencies. It is currently under...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 724, 725, 727 and 755 together. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) for COVID-19 provides guidance, support, and expert advice on the development and implementation of a strategy to manage COVID-19 in Ireland. It advises Government on the public health aspects of what is a cross-Government response to COVID-19. In conducting its work, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (8 Feb 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: Healthcare Policy (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 729 and 807 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to the Deputy directly. Please do not reply to the Deputy before 08 February.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 745 and 746 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: EU Funding (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health and its agencies, including the HSE, actively engage with a wide range of EU activity including funding programmes. EU funding is disbursed through a variety of channels to the Department, agencies and the wider health sector. In my Department, the International Unit leads on coordinating EU activity and works closely with the EU and North South Unit in the HSE, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 Feb 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 Expenditure (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 757 and 782 together. The Secretary General of my Department and two other officials accompanied me on my recent visit to Dubai. The programme for the visit included support for Enterprise Ireland's clients attending the Arab Health Conference, participation in the Health Week at the Dubai Expo and a number of other engagements. My Department...

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

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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: Healthcare Policy (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Improving women’s health outcomes is a key priority for me and this Government. We made a strong commitment to Promoting Women’s Health in the Programme for Government and are fully committed to the development and improvement of Women’s Health services and to working with women and girls to improve their health across the whole life cycle. We have made a specific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (8 Feb 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.