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Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 567, 568, 569 and 570 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, i.e., before January 2022. As I have stated previously,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private contractors, most of whom hold contracts with the HSE for the provision of medical services such as contracts under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme for the provision of medical services without charge to patients who hold a medical card or GP visit card. Private services offered by GPs are a matter of contract between patient and clinician; as GPs are not employees...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In acknowledgement of the Government commitments to promote women’s health, Budget 2021 included a new dedicated €5m Women’s Health Fund to implement a programme of priority actions arising from the work of the Women’s Health Taskforce. Budget 2022 builds on this, providing continued investment with an additional €5m for the Women’s Health Fund. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In acknowledgement of the Government commitments to promote women’s health, Budget 2021 included a new dedicated €5m Women’s Health Fund to implement a programme of priority actions arising from the work of the Women’s Health Taskforce. Budget 2022 builds on this, providing continued investment with an additional €5m for the Women’s Health Fund. To...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Jan 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: Medical Inquiries (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland are currently being considered by officials within the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 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 (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy will be aware that on 21 January, the Government announced the removal of most public health measures. From 22 January, the requirement to have a Digital COVID Certificate to enter various premises in Ireland has been removed. There is no change to the current measures in place regarding international travel, including the requirement for a Digital COVID Certificate. Further detail...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 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: Disability Services (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE has advised that planned procedures and operations can be postponed or cancelled for a variety of reasons including capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 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: Health Service Executive (25 Jan 2022)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 585, 587, 605, 606 and 613 together. 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. If eligible people have not received their updated certificate, they can use the online...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy may be aware, eligibility for access to medical intern training posts is set out in the Medical Practitioners Act 2007. While registration with the Medical Council is an entirely separate process to applying for employment as an Intern, all applicants for internship posts must be eligible for registration with the Medical Council at application stage and must be registered with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy will be aware that on 21 January the Government announced the removal of most public health measures. From 22 January, the requirement to have a Digital COVID Certificate to enter various premises in Ireland has been removed. There is no change to the current measures in place regarding international travel, including the requirement for a Digital COVID Certificate. Further detail...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 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: Health Services (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Chiropodists/podiatrists assess, diagnose and treat conditions and abnormalities of the foot and lower limb. Podiatry services can significantly improve a person's quality of life by alleviating painful symptoms and maintaining mobility. The availability of chiropody services provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) varies across the country. Where chiropody services are provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTTS), which dates from the 1990s is available to medical card holders aged 16 and over. The dental care is provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. Patients may choose to have their treatment undertaken by any dentist who participates in the scheme. The Scheme covers a dental examination, two fillings in each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland are currently being considered by officials within the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The EU Digital COVID Certificate is a document which is issued to help facilitate the safe and free international movement of people across the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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...