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

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to firms under contract with the Health Service Executive, as this is an operational matter, I have forwarded your query to the HSE and asked that they respond directly to you as soon as possible.  Details for other bodies under the aegis of my Department are operational matters for the bodies concerned and the Deputy should contact the...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The total number of confirmed cases Covid-19 cases since 1 March 2020 to 6 January 2022 inclusive is 908,672. A range of data on COVID-19 cases , hospitalizations and deaths is made available to the public through Ireland's COVID-19 Data hub.  This includes information at Local Electoral Area (LEA) level. This information is updated on a weekly basis. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (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: Care of the Elderly (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: Covid-19 Tests (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), as the competent authority for medical devices in Ireland, is currently investigating a number of reports of false positive results associated with use of the Genrui SARS-COV-2 Rapid Antigen Self-Test. The manufacturer of this device, Genrui Biotech, has now investigated the high number of reports of false positive results and has advised...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by severe pain, fatigue and stiffness, among many other symptoms. Fibromyalgia can be a difficult condition to diagnose because there is no specific test and the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. Treatment often requires interventions from various medical specialists for management of symptoms as they arise. There are...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy may wish to note that questions relating to procurement carried out by other Government Departments should be directed to the relevant Minister. In relation to procurement by the HSE, 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 Tests (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: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: The current high level of COVID-19 infection poses a very substantial threat, particularly to those who are not fully protected through vaccination. Public health advice remains that those who are not fully vaccinated should avoid congregated indoor settings for their own and others safety. As the Deputy will be aware, new EU rules will come into effect from 1 February 2022, with a new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 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. The EU Digital COVID Certificate is proof that you have either been vaccinated against COVID-19 or received a negative COVID-19 test result or recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months.  ...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Department and the HSE continue to monitor all emerging evidence in relation to SARS-CoV-2, including as relates to testing modalities and approaches, in order to optimally inform the national pandemic response.

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

Stephen Donnelly: CORU is Ireland's multi-profession health regulator for regulating health and social care professionals. CORU’s role is to protect the public by regulating the health and social care professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended), including setting the standards that health and social care professionals must meet to be eligible for...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge that waiting times for many hospital procedures and appointments are unacceptably long. It is of particular regret that children can experience long waiting times for orthopaedic treatment, especially for time sensitive procedures, and I remain acutely aware of the impact that this has on children and their families. I remain committed to working to reduce waiting times for...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1678 and 1712 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, new EU rules will come into effect from 1 February 2022, with a new 9-month maximum validity period for EU Digital COVID Certificates based on a completed primary vaccination regime. Updated Digital COVID Certificates are being issued to those who have received an additional vaccine dose. It is important to note that the change from the 1 February is in relation...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware a COVID-19 pass, based on certification of vaccination or recovery, is required for indoor hospitality, cinemas, theatres, events, gyms, leisure centres (excluding access to swimming pools or standalone swimming pool facilities) and hotel bars and restaurants.  The current high level of COVID-19 infection poses a very substantial threat, particularly to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (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 Waiting Lists (19 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...