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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is ongoing, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is ongoing, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The remit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is to provide a safe, reliable and robust blood service to the Irish health system. A major objective of the IBTS is to ensure that it always has the necessary programmes and procedures in place to protect both the recipients and the donors of blood and blood products. The IBTS constantly keeps all deferral policies under active review,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2203 to 2207, inclusive, together. It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted in the last sixteen months as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the ransomware attack. While significant progress was made in reducing waiting times from June 2020 onwards, the surge in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE aim to provide safe and high-quality services so patients receive the best care and treatment. Patient feedback matters and helps the HSE in improving their service. HSE ''Your Say'' are interested in feedback related to: What worked, what could improve, what didn't work, make a comment, compliment or complaint There are many ways you can inform them of your experience: Tell the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2209, 2865 and 3229 together. As the Deputies will be aware, on 29 June, Government announced the next phase of reopening the economy and society in line with Recovery and Resilience: The Path Ahead. While significant progress is being made in relation to the roll-out of our vaccination programme, the rapidly increasing prevalence of the more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE have previously advised that there are no grants available for the disposal of such waste.  However, I am aware that the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is exploring the possibility of introducing supports to persons with long term incontinence with respect to the disposal of medical incontinence wear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: There are approximately 1,200 contracted dentists at present providing oral healthcare to medical card holders under the Dental Treatments Services Scheme (DTSS). HSE figures indicate that from the start of the pandemic until the end of April 2021 over 200 dentists left the Scheme or notified the HSE of their intent to leave, with 112 applications for new contracts being processed. Some...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) is currently reviewing future vaccination requirements, including the potential need for booster shots and is expected to make recommendations in this regard shortly. Following receipt of the NIAC advice, my Department and the HSE will consider the appropriate operational measures to implement the recommendations.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2215 and 2329 together. I have established an Expert Advisory Group on Rapid Testing. The group, chaired by Professor Mary Horgan, will support and advise government departments that are responsible for progressing pilots and the roll-out of rapid tests in their respective sectors. The Group’s Terms of Reference and further information can be found at:...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: 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. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2218 and 2220 together. Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme strategy is to distribute all available vaccines as quickly as is operationally possible, prioritising those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. The programme is based on the principles of safety, effectiveness and fairness, with the objective of reducing severe illness, hospitalisations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is ongoing, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

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 Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational issue, it is a matter for the HSE. However, members of the Oireachtas are advised that the HSE is currently unable to access the information to answer Parliamentary Questions due to the recent cyber-attack, which has required a temporary shut-down of HSE IT systems. The disruption to service is on-going, and the HSE is working hard to...