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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The ICT team in my Department were asked to assist in the further investigation into the existence of all records relating to this matter, as a matter of urgency. While you are aware that the ransomware cyber-attack had a temporary impact on the availability of some of the Department’s ICT platforms, the information that was made public stating records had been “lost” was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Employment Rights (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Although my officials are currently finalising the drafting of a bill on assisted human reproduction and associated areas of research which encompasses the regulation for the first time of a wide range of practices undertaken in this jurisdiction, it will not include provisions in respect of statutory leave. Responsibility for various forms of family-related leave comes under the remit of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (26 Jan 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I want to acknowledge the pain and suffering of people impacted by mesh complications. Given that there are legal proceedings ongoing I do not wish to comment unduly on these cases. The delegation of mesh claims to the State Claims Agency (SCA) is a technical matter that will not impact on how these claims are handled. The SCA has a statutory remit to manage personal injury...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that complications from a mesh implant can be very distressing and painful for the women experiencing them. Since concerns about mesh complications came to the attention of the Department in late 2017, the ongoing priority focus for both the Department and the HSE has been to meet the care needs of women experiencing mesh complications. Considerable work has been done and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department, the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) are working on initiating a comprehensive reform programme that will deliver a Multi Annual Waiting List Plan to address waiting lists and bring them in line with Sláintecare targets over the coming years. This process will be overseen by a Ministerial Taskforce chaired by the Secretary General of my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department, the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) are working on initiating a comprehensive reform programme that will deliver a Multi Annual Waiting List Plan to address waiting lists and bring them in line with Sláintecare targets over the coming years. This process will be overseen by a Ministerial Taskforce chaired by the Secretary General of my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) are the statutory body with the responsibility for the supply of blood and blood products in Ireland. In 2021 the IBTS imported blood from the UK's National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) on two occasions. In response to this question, the IBTS advised of the following: "The IBTS has had a long standing contingency agreement with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Following the rollout of the EU Digital COVID Certificate in Ireland, and the successful COVID Booster Vaccination Programme, updated Digital COVID Certificates are now issuing to those who have received an additional vaccine dose. Eligible people can request a hard copy of their new certificate through the online self-service portal at www.covidcertificateportal.gov.ieor by calling the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (26 Jan 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: Vaccination Programme (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 Department. The NIAC continues to revise recommendations to allow for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The 2022 Waiting List Action Plan, which will form the first year of a Multi Annual Waiting List Plan, is currently under development by my Department, the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all healthcare workers for their efforts during this most challenging period. In recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday 19 January last, the Government announced a once-off...