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- Written Answers — Department of Health: UN Conventions (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 , Article 2, the Definition of “food” states that “food shall not include narcotic or psychotropic substances within the meaning of the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, and the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971”.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: UN Conventions (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 , Article 2, the Definition of “food” states that “food shall not include narcotic or psychotropic substances within the meaning of the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, and the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971”.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: UN Conventions (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 , Article 2, the Definition of “food” states that “food shall not include narcotic or psychotropic substances within the meaning of the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, and the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971”.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Regulations (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 , Article 2, the Definition of “food” states that “food shall not include narcotic or psychotropic substances within the meaning of the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, and the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971”.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: It is not yet understood whether the available vaccines prevent vaccinated persons from being infected or transmitting the disease to others. As such, the impact vaccinations will have on travel policies internationally is yet to be determined. Discussions are ongoing, including at EU level, regarding vaccine certificates, their potential impact on travel policy and the importance of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 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 (10 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: Hospital Facilities (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Governmentmakes a commitment to introduce a cap on the maximum daily charge for patients and visitors at all public hospitals, where possible and to introduce flexible passes in all public hospitals for patients and their families. My Department and the HSE are currently engaging on this issue in order to achieve this new Programme for Governmentcommitment.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Public service employers are required to ensure that public monies are appropriately spent and accounted for. In that light, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy to advise their approach in recouping the monies that the Deputy is referring to.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (10 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 (10 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 (10 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, diplomats, etc. The Passenger Locator Form is used to support a system of engagements with arriving passengers including the targeting...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 928 and 929 together. The Programme for Governmentmakes a commitment to introduce a cap on the maximum daily charge for patients and visitors at all public hospitals, where possible and to introduce flexible passes in all public hospitals for patients and their families. My Department and the HSE are currently engaging on this issue in order to achieve this...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is an independent body, in it’s own right for the purposes of Freedom of Information. Statutory responsibility for the HSE’s compliance with the provisions and requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 lies with the HSE itself and not with the Minister for Health. As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (10 Mar 2021)
Stephen Donnelly: Mental Health is a priority for me and for the Government. Supporting positive mental health is particularly important during the current pandemic. The Government remains fully committed to the continued development of mental health services, from mental health promotion to acute and specialist services. The approach taken reflects the principles of Sláintecare. I am progressing the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Inquiries (10 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: Hospital Staff (10 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.