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- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy keeps asking and I keep telling him the copies are available outside. I will make sure he gets a copy.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, can I continue with my speech?
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I want to say to the Deputy that previously copies of my speech were available. On this occasion, I have them. I was running late, but as soon as I finish I will furnish the Deputy with a copy, if that is okay. I was talking about the vaccination programme. A total of 1,655,866-----
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Yes. I have them all here, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I was talking about the vaccination programme. A total of 1,655,866 vaccine doses were administered as of 4 May 2021. Some 1,201,373 people have received their first vaccine dose and 454,493 people are fully vaccinated. As of this morning, 430,758 people have registered to be vaccinated on the public online registration system. This means that 77%...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to update the House on the Government’s response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the roll-out of the national vaccine programme. Considerable progress has been made in reducing infection levels since the start of the year. The main reason for this is widespread adherence to the public health measures. I and my colleagues...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156, 185, 186, 187, 194 and 195 together. I have not received a funding proposal from the HSE in relation to the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system. I understand that the review process in relation to this product is not yet completed. I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputies regarding the current stage of the review process.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (6 May 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 (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I am responsible, under the Health Act 1947 (as amended), for the designation of hotels for use as mandatory quarantine facilities. Prior to designation each of the hotels undergo a full inspection by Department of Health, and HSE officials and are subject to strict Public Health protocols on infection and prevention Control. Only facilities that my Department and I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 May 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 (6 May 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 commitment and adherence by the public to the public health measures in place. While there is still a high level of infection nationally, the situation is considered reasonably stable and significant progress is being made in relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s (ASI) Dementia Adviser Service provides emotional support, advice and signposting services to people who are concerned about their cognitive health or have a diagnosis of dementia, and their families and friends, at all stages of their dementia journey. A 2017 mapping exercise conducted by the National Dementia Office (NDO) and the ASIfound gaps in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 May 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 (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Act 1947, as amended, provides that all persons arriving in Ireland from a designated state, or having travelled through a designated state in the previous 14 days, are required to undergo mandatory quarantine in a designated facility unless they are an exempted traveller under the Act. The full list of exempted travellers is available on gov.ie/quarantine. The provisions of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 May 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 (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 and 201 together. 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 commitment and adherence by the public to the public health measures in place. While there is still a high level of infection nationally, the situation is considered reasonably...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 May 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 Tests (6 May 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 Promotion (6 May 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.