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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department , endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020.  Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department  and further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Midwifery Services (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that an assessment of the Cavan Midwifery Led Unit by the RCSI Hospital Group concluded that if the service is to continue, and indeed expand, the input and support of a senior, external clinician is required.  In that regard, I am advised that a consultant from the Rotunda Hospital is expected to commence work at Cavan General Hospital for an average of two days per...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 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 (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: A key component of the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) Programme is the provision of specialist Ambulatory Care Hubs under a secondary care model for the management of chronic disease and older people with complex needs. Funding has been allocated to support 11 prioritised hospitals in the development of 18 Ambulatory Care Hubs. Community Healthcare Organisations have been asked to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Prescription charges for medical card holders were introduced in 2010. The charge was put in place to address rising costs in the medical card scheme. Community pharmacists are required by law to collect prescription charges on behalf of the HSE.  The charge, which is currently €1 per item with a monthly cap of €10 for persons over 70 years of age and €1.50 per...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services (3 Feb 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 Provision (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 was passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas and signed into law by the President in December 2018. Expanded termination of pregnancy services commenced on 1 January 2019.  In relation to the queries raised by the Deputy around the cost of providing services in this area, the following allocations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The World Health Organization (WHO) Information Notice for IVD Users 2020/05 published on 13 January 2021 clarifies information previously provided by WHO. It requests laboratory professionals and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device (IVD) users to follow the instructions for use (IFU) when interpreting results for specimens tested using PCR methodology and reiterates the advice the it is a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (3 Feb 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: Hospital Expenditure (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: There are no ICU beds at Roscommon University Hospital.  I am advised by Saolta University Health Care Group that, as Roscommon University Hospital is a Level 2 Hospital undertaking a lower complexity of care, there are no plans at this point to install ICU beds there.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to further respond to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Allowances (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy on this matter in relation to the implementation of this circular.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 658 and 659 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Issues relating to the measures that should be taken by taxi operators to protect themselves and their customers is not a matter for the Department of Health. Taxi regulation is a matter for the National Transport Authority who have published a range of support materials on their website. The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Development Plan stated that, “New dedicated ambulatory elective only hospital facilities will be introduced in Dublin Galway and Cork. These facilities will provide high volume, low complexity procedures on a day and outpatient basis, together with a range of ambulatory diagnostic services. The high volume of demand for such services in these major urban centres is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In response to the Covid-10 pandemic, to help prevent the spread of the virus for the protection of staff and patients, SouthDoc Management informed the HSE of their decision in March 2020 to close a number of treatment centres. All treatment centres, other than Blackpool and Listowel, have since reopened. SouthDoc Management previously advised the Chief Officer of HSE Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (3 Feb 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.