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

Stephen Donnelly: Since 6 January 2022, international passengers to Ireland with an accepted proof of vaccination, or an accepted proof of recovery from COVID-19 do not have to show an additional pre-departure Covid test result. Passengers without proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 are required evidence of a negative / not-detected PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arriving...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The Committee makes recommendations to my Department based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. The NIAC review all data relating to COVID-19 vaccines on a rolling basis. Following the recommendation...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The primary aim of the vaccination programme is to protect against severe Covid-19 hospitalisation and death. Secondary aims include reduction of risk of infection and transmission in the population, to maintain healthcare capacity and to help minimise disruption to society and the economy. To date the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended administration of Covid-19...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1383, 1384, 1414, 1542, 1588, 1600, 1614, 1617, 1625 and 1630 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. Over 2.2 million additional doses have already been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The eHealth Strategy for Ireland and Sláintecare both recommend the establishment of electronic health records for everyone using health services in Ireland. This is a long-term programme of work that requires a sustained commitment in terms of funding and resources for eHealth in Ireland. It is not envisioned that specialty specific or indeed patient cohort specific electronic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Paediatric Diabetes services are currently provided in 19 sites across the country. In the majority of sites, care is led by a consultant with specialist training in paediatric diabetes. In four centres, care is led by consultant general paediatricians who care for patients with type 1 diabetes as part of their general paediatric role. The majority of centres have Clinical Nurse Specialists...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (19 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: Medicinal Products (19 Jan 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: Hospital Services (19 Jan 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: Home Care Packages (19 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: Hospital Services (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The RCSI Hospital Group, which covers Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, advises that patients presenting in Drogheda with ocular emergencies are treated, stabilised and transferred by the Emergency Department Team to the Mater Hospital Ophthalmology service, which operates a 24/7 on call service.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 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: Ambulance Service (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1400 and 1401 together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: To ensure that Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) orders are made consistently, transparently and in line with best practice, the Health Service Executive (HSE) provides guidance regarding advance care planning including making DNAR decisions. The HSE National Consent Policy 2019 – Part 4 Do Not Attempt Resuscitation provides a decision-making framework that facilitates the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: Last year saw a number of new initiatives at Monaghan General Hospital, including: - 18 new stepdown beds; - a second endoscopy room; - centralisation of Haemochromatosis Services for patients in the Cavan Monaghan Hospital Catchment area; and - provision of a 3rd Ultrasound. The RCSI Hospital Group advises that there are no plans to expand the Minor Injury Unit at Monaghan General...

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

Stephen Donnelly: 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 currently required for those aged 13 and over, with exemptions as appropriate. Face masks/coverings are also recommended for children in third class and above in primary school and guidance has issued to...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Between 5 December 2021 and 5 January 2022, all travellers coming to Ireland were required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result regardless of vaccination or recovery status. Since 6 January 2022, international passengers to Ireland with an accepted proof of vaccination, or an accepted proof of recovery from COVID-19 do not have to show an additional pre-departure...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1406, 1436, 1446 and 1459 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practices in relation to immunisation. On 21 December,...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practices in relation to immunisation. On the 13th December, the NIAC recommended that the interval between the primary...