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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 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 information is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jan 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; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Jan 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 (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Following the termination of the original private hospital agreement in June 2020, the Government mandated the HSE to seek to agree with the private hospitals a new arrangement which would provide the HSE with access to private hospital capacity to include a safety net arrangement in the event of a surge of Covid-19 cases. The HSE has agreed a new safety net arrangement with all 18...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 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 information is available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform prepared an FAQ document in relation to 'working arrangements and leave associated with COVID-19'. The content of this document applies to all those employed in the Civil and Public Services, including nurses and all public health sector employees equally. A copy of this document is available to view at this website, and section 3.1 sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. It should also be noted that the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service regularly publishes statistical reports on Medical Cards and GP Visit Cards on the Reporting and Open Data Area of the HSE's website.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE issues income guidelines to assist in determining entitlement to medical cards/GP visit cards. Any revision to the income thresholds has regard for Government policy, increases in the Consumer Price Index and other issues which may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 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 (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275, 281 and 284 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jan 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, CORU is Ireland's multi-profession health and social care regulator. Its role is to protect the public by regulating the health and social care professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended). An individual can only be admitted to a CORU register when they have demonstrated to their registration board’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Omaveloxolone is currently under clinical investigation for a variety of indications, including Friedreich's ataxia. Currently, Omaveloxolone is not authorised in either the U.S. or the European Union. If the safe and efficacious use of Omaveloxone in the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia is demonstrated through successful clinical trials, the marketing authorisation holder may choose to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I and the Government are committed to providing the best care possible to patients with COVID-19, and the measures we have put in place in the community, such as GP consultation without charges for all patients with COVID symptoms and Community Assessment Hubs for patients suffering with COVID, are indicative of this. We will continue to examine relevant proposals in this spirit. As this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The aim of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is to ensure, over time, that vaccine will become available to vaccinate all of those for whom the vaccine is indicated. Given that there will be initially limited vaccines available, it will take some time for all to receive those vaccines and that has necessitated an allocation strategy to ensure that those most at risk of death and serious...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Jan 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 Data (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, concerning the number of patients seen by a consultant each month in 2020 and the average per month for 2018 and 2019, 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 (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2020 (SI No. 701 of 2020) came into operation on 30 December, 2020. These Regulations provide that a person may not leave their place of residence without reasonable excuse. The regulations define place of residence for people resident in the State and people not ordinarily resident in the State....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2020 (SI No. 701 of 2020) came into operation on 30 December, 2020. These Regulations provide that a person may not leave their place of residence without reasonable excuse. The regulations define place of residence for people resident in the State and people not ordinarily resident in the State....