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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 575 and 741 together. The current high level of COVID-19 infection and the dominance of the significantly more transmissible Delta variant poses a very substantial threat, particularly to those who are not fully protected through vaccination. In addition, the impact of the new Omicron variant is still unknown. Public health advice remains that those who are...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (14 Dec 2021)
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 Infrastructure Provision (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the review of submissions for public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Dec 2021)
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 (14 Dec 2021)
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 (14 Dec 2021)
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 (14 Dec 2021)
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 (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As this relates to 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: Regulatory Bodies (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 and 585 together. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (14 Dec 2021)
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 (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government recommends that face coverings should be worn in circumstances where 2 metres distance cannot be maintained. The HSE Guidance on Managing Risk of Transmission of Respiratory Viruses Including COVID-19 in General Practicesets out the measures to manage the risk transmission of Covid-19 in general practice, which includes encouraging patients entering the practice to use a face...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 and 756 together. At present, passengers travelling to Ireland require a valid test result (subject to limited exemptions). This requirement has been introduced on a temporary basis as part of our response to emergence of the Omicron variant. Travel requirements are kept under regular review based on the evolving international epidemiological situation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The requirements for travel are kept under regular review based on the evolving international epidemiological situation. At present, and as part of our response to the emergence of the Omicron variant, passengers travelling to Ireland require a valid test result (subject to limited exemptions). A person travelling from Great Britain, who is vaccinated and who does not have a recent travel...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is aware of the workforce issues currently facing general practice, including the limited access to GP services in certain areas. Several efforts to increase the number of practising GPs have been undertaken in recent years. The number of entrants to GP training has increased from 120 in 2009 to 233 this year, with further increases expected as responsibility for training...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Dec 2021)
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 (14 Dec 2021)
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 (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (14 Dec 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. This has been advised to GPs by the HSE. The issue of GPs charging GMS patients for phlebotomy services is complex given the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Dec 2021)
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: Primary Care Centres (14 Dec 2021)
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.