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Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to procurement of medical equipment and its efficacy, as this is an operational matter, I have forwarded your query to the HSE and asked that they respond directly to you on this.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1485, 1759 and 1760 together. 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: Nursing Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that all public health sector employees, including those employees in Section 38 organisations, are covered by the provisions of the HSE's circular 073/2020.

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: Health Services Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I am aware that the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists are seeking designation for regulation under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. My officials have corresponded with them on the matter on a number of occasions. There are 17 health and social care professions designated for regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act. Currently...

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department follows the Cabinet Handbook in relation to preparation of Bills. Following a decision in principle on the policy issue involved, or where the proposed legislation is in accordance with the general lines of policy, Government authority is then sought for the drafting of legislation in accordance with a general scheme. A Regulatory Impact Assessment is carried out where changes...

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: Drugs Payment Scheme (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (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: Dental Services (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: In accordance with S.I. 44/2021 and S.I. 45/2021, travellers arriving into Ireland from overseas are required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form, to present evidence of a negative pre-departure RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival and to observe mandatory quarantine. Checks of evidence of a negative/not detected RT- PCR Covid-19 test on all arriving passengers into the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: All passengers arriving to the State are required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form (PLF) in accordance with SI 45/2021. There are limited exemptions from this requirement, as set out in the regulations, such as for international transport workers or for diplomats. The Passenger Locator Form is used to support a system of engagements with arriving passengers including the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (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 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: EU Bodies (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for and value of co-ordinated EU level action. The EU in their Communication of 11 November 2020 “Building a European Health Union: Reinforcing the EU’s resilience for cross-border health threats” states a need for member states to work together on foresight, preparedness and ability to respond coherently, rapidly and...

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: Health Services Provision (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government (2020) commits to the introduction of “a statutory scheme to support people to live in their own homes, which will provide equitable access to high-quality, regulated home care.” In this regard, my Department is in the process of developing a statutory scheme for the financing and regulation of home-support. As part of this work, the Economic and...