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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: 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 Appointments Status (29 Sep 2021)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Sep 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: Emergency Services (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 to 238, inclusive, together. The Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), based at Custume Barracks, is a nationwide Helicopter Emergency Medical Service provided by the Irish Air Corps in conjunction with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) during daylight hours. The service is staffed by an Air Corps flight crew, an Emergency Medical Technician and a NAS...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department is engaging in ongoing dialogue with the HSE and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the 2022 Estimates. These discussions are still progressing and until they are concluded it would not be appropriate for me to anticipate the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand from my officials, who have engaged with the Deputy’s office, that this question relates to domestic surrogacy specifically. As the Deputy will be aware, drafting of a bill based on the General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill is ongoing by officials in my Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. I can assure the Deputy that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Waste (29 Sep 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: Flexible Work Practices (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: A central policy framework for Blended Working in the Civil Service will be finalised in conjunction with employee representatives over the coming months, and after that it is expected that the public service will follow suit. This framework will inform the development of organisation level blended working policies tailored to the specific requirements of each Department/Office/agency, whilst...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Children in Care (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Employment Rights (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government recognises that menopause is a key health issue for women in Ireland today, and work is underway to drive progress in this area which is being driven by the Women’s Health Taskforce. Menopause has been identified as a priority under the Women's Health Taskforce. The Women’s Health Taskforce was established in September 2019 with the aim of improving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational issue, I have the HSE to respond to the HSE directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Sep 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: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Sep 2021)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Following the successful rollout of the initial implementation phase of the EU Digital COVID Certificate in Ireland the Government is adding a further service to enable Irish citizens vaccinated outside of the EU, with Irish approved vaccines, to obtain a Digital COVID certificate valid in Ireland and across the EU. This service will be released in a two phased approach. An announcement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In October 2020 the Health Research Board published the findings of three evidence reviews conducted at the request of the Minister for Health. The reviews examined electronic cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products including their public health harms or benefits and their effectiveness as an aid to cessation of smoking tobacco products. The evidence reviews found that e-cigarettes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (29 Sep 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: Disease Management (29 Sep 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: Defibrillators Provision (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 264 together. AEDs (defibrillators) are available in many locations across society under the management of various organisations. The location, maintenance and upkeep of these devices is a matter for the supplying organisations. The HSE is not responsible for the supply or upkeep of AEDs. As such, an AED register would not be within the scope of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The role of testing and contact tracing, as part of the wider public health response, has been under ongoing review throughout the pandemic and will continue to be reviewed and amended in line with the epidemiological profile of the disease, its impact on healthcare utilisation and outcomes, and the vaccination status of the population. I have approved recommendations from NPHET focusing...