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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: 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department does not comment on individual cases. Ministerial Licence under Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016 Under Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977-2016, doctors may utilise the Ministerial licensing route to prescribe medical cannabis for their patients, should they wish to do so. In line with the Chief Medical Officer's advice, the granting of a licence for...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. The NIAC review all data relating to COVID-19 vaccines on...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has worked to ensure that the measures in place in schools are robust and prioritise the safety of staff and children. Dedicated multidisciplinary school teams led by public health professionals, working with teams from the Department of Education and school inspectors have been established to support school principals to identify issues as they emerge and work in a collaborative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Radiography students do not receive an allowance to support time spent on placement as part of their course. There are no plans to change this.   In 2020, assistant radiographers were employed on a 3 month contract following completion of their final year clinical placement, subject to the needs of the Health Service. As their skills were identified as being required during the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Radiography students do not receive an allowance to support time spent on placement as part of their course. There are no plans to change this.   In 2020, assistant radiographers were employed on a 3 month contract following completion of their final year clinical placement, subject to the needs of the Health Service. As their skills were identified as being required during the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Radiography students do not receive an allowance to support time spent on placement as part of their course. There are no plans to change this.   In 2020, assistant radiographers were employed on a 3 month contract following completion of their final year clinical placement, subject to the needs of the Health Service. As their skills were identified as being required during the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner 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: Paediatric 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: Ambulance Service (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1566 to 1569, inclusive, together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (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: Abortion 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: Medical Cards (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1572 and 1599 together. The Government has provided the HSE with an overall budget of €450 million for PPE in 2021, for all parts of the health service. As the Deputy will appreciate, there are many competing demands for that PPE, and the provision of PPE to private dentists contracted by the HSE is being considered in that context.

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: On the 23rd of 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: Health Services Funding (24 Mar 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Inclusion of an individual in Cohort 4 is based on a clinical definition and that definition applies whether that individual is attending a public or private hospital.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Radiography students do not receive an allowance to support time spent on placement as part of their course. There are no plans to change this.   In 2020, assistant radiographers were employed on a 3 month contract following completion of their final year clinical placement, subject to the needs of the Health Service. As their skills were identified as being required during...

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. There are limited exemptions from this requirement for international transport workers, diplomats and children under 16. The Passenger Locator Form is used to support a system of engagements with arriving passengers including the targeting of public health messaging by SMS and email and may be...