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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cybersecurity Policy (29 Jun 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: This parliamentary question relates to an operational issue for the HSE and we are mindful when responding to queries relating to cyber defences that we don't inadvertently create further risks by stating what is or is not in place at any point in time. We can report however that, with the support of the National Cyber Security Center, companies such as Fireye, Mantiant, and other specialist...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451, 465 and 466 together. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is the national organisation responsible for collecting, processing, testing and distributing blood and blood products in Ireland. The IBTS has advised that there is no evidence that the Covid-19 vaccine (either the viral vector or nucleic acid types) is passively transferred to patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cybersecurity Policy (29 Jun 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has verified that data emanating from HSE systems relating to 520 patients, were published online in the immediate aftermath of the cyber-attack. In their submission to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Healthcare on 23rd June 2021, the HSE also advised that it has worked with the Data Protection Commissioner in relation to this issue and is engaged in a process to inform all the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jun 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: There has been considerable progress in reducing infection levels since the peak of the wave of infection in late 2020/early 2021 because of the widespread adherence by the public to the public health measures in place, and this progress has been sustained during recent phases of reopening in April and May. While there is still a high level of infection nationally, the situation is considered...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Jun 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 Health 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: Health Services (29 Jun 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 (29 Jun 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: Cybersecurity Policy (29 Jun 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: Cybersecurity Policy (29 Jun 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In the wake of the recent ransomware attack, the Health Service Executive has deployed additional expertise, resources and technology to provide enhanced monitoring of systems and networks. This is considered an interim measure as they procure a permanent Security Operations Centre to provide security and threat incidence monitoring and response including: - monitoring and alerting on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (29 Jun 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Misuse of Drugs (Prescription and Control of Supply of Cannabis for Medical Use) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 262/2019) in the definition “specified controlled drugs” the cannabis product or prepararion must be one: (d) which is permitted to be sold or supplied for medical purposes by the relevant public or state body of a Member State other than the State, (e) which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Jun 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) makes available the following dental treatments to medical card holders: Oral examination; Prophylaxis (scale and polish); Restorations (fillings); Exodontics (extractions); Surgical extractions; Miscellaneous (e.g. control of haemorrhage); Endodontics (root canal therapy); Apicectomy (amputation of roots); Protracted periodontal (gum)...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Delta (B1.617.2) variant of COVID-19 was designated a Variant of Concern (VOC) in Ireland on Monday 12th May 2021. As of 24 June 2021, 210 cases of the Delta variant have been confirmed in Ireland by Whole Genome Sequencing. As per the Health Protection Surveillance Centre’s (HPSC) latest variant report with data to week 23 2021, in terms of most likely source of transmission of...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland is participating in a Procurement Exercise being operated by the European Commission on behalf of Member States to procure suitable, safe and effective vaccines, in sufficient quantities, to combat COVID-19. Janssen is one of four vaccines that have been authorised by the EU, and a number of vaccine candidates are still to be fully assessed. Due to ongoing production issues with...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Covid-19 is a new disease so information on it, its features and its course are still emerging. We do however know that the clinical course of viral illnesses varies between people, and that the virus that causes Covid-19 can be detected in some people for many weeks. However, this does not mean that people are infectious for a prolonged period of time. Fatigue is a common symptom after...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jun 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 (29 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jun 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...