Results 33,401-33,420 of 49,836 for speaker:Stephen Donnelly
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (24 Mar 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Action Plan on Covid-19 identified the continued provision of cancer care as a priority. Cancer services continue to operate in line with guidance issued by the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). The principles underpinning cancer care delivery during the pandemic remain key to efforts to mitigate the impact on services. These include the continuation of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: On the 23rdof February 2021, I announced an update to Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. In comprising the initial Vaccine Allocation Strategy, the NIAC listed several conditions associated with increased risk of severe disease and death. In the intervening period, national and international evidence has become available which has enabled a more detailed analysis of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Over the past number of weeks, my Department and the HSE have been reviewing the option to increase the number of medical intern places for July 2021. I have announced an increase of 120 medical intern posts for July 2021. The increase in the number of intern places will be supported with accompanying increases in postgraduate training places, to ensure these doctors can avail of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Mar 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 Provision (24 Mar 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: Vaccination Programme (24 Mar 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Department does not comment on individual cases. A prospective supplier of cannabis-based products can apply to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), on behalf of the Minister, to have a cannabis-based product considered for inclusion in the Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme. Cannabis-based products that can be used in the Medicinal Cannabis Access...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible regarding the number of dentists in Co Tipperary participating in the Scheme. I met with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1398, 1399, 1555, 1600 and 1892 together. The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. I met with representatives of the dental profession towards the end of last year...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: On the 23rdof February 2021, I announced an update to Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. In comprising the initial Vaccine Allocation Strategy, the NIAC listed several conditions associated with increased risk of severe disease and death. In the intervening period, national and international evidence has become available which has enabled a more detailed analysis of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: On the 23rdof February 2021, I announced an update to Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. In comprising the initial Vaccine Allocation Strategy, the NIAC listed several conditions associated with increased risk of severe disease and death. In the intervening period, national and international evidence has become available which has enabled a more detailed analysis of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Mar 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 (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is the mechanism for coordinating the health sector response to significant public health emergencies. It facilitates the sharing of information between the Department of Health and its agencies. It is a long-standing structure, which has been utilised over many years to provide a forum to steer strategic approaches to public health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is the mechanism for coordinating the health sector response to significant public health emergencies. It facilitates the sharing of information between the Department of Health and its agencies. It is a long-standing structure, which has been utilised over many years to provide a forum to steer strategic approaches to public health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 NPHET is supported by a dedicated Secretariat that works diligently to prepare high-quality minutes for publication as quickly as practicable. Given the significance of NPHET meetings and the importance of its work in the context of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that a full and accurate account of each NPHET meeting is maintained....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy is advised that the Department of Health manages the allocation of its human resources/staff complement effectively, responding to staffing needs as they arise. The NPHET Secretariat is adequately resourced at present. NPHET meeting minutes are drafted promptly by the NPHET Secretariat, reviewed as appropriate, and published on the Department of Health website, following their...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy is advised that NPHET minutes are published on the Department of Health website as soon as practicable, following their endorsement by the NPHET Members. The Secretariat aims to publish NPHET minutes during normal business hours, on a rolling basis, subject to their endorsement. The Deputy may wish to note the NPHET minutes are published up to 18thFebruary 2021 at the address...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (24 Mar 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: HSE Waiting Lists (24 Mar 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.