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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 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: Drugs Payment Scheme (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 and 399 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (21 Jan 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: In December 2020, I directed that a short, time limited independent review of clinical placement allowances available at the present time for student nurses and midwives be conducted by 31 December 2020. Professor Tom Collins was appointed as the independent person to conduct this review and his Report was delivered to me on time. I have also committed to a longer-term review of student...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 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: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme. The National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which was prepared by the High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccination, was signed off by Cabinet on 15 December 2020. The vaccines will be rolled out in three phases - the initial roll out, a mass ramp-up and open access. The highest priority groups,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 375 together. The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities including the Health Service Executive. The State Claims Agency has provided me with the following information, in respect of the Deputy's questions relating to the amounts paid by the Agency in 2020. The first...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 376 to 378, inclusive, 432 and 435 together. Since 1 January 2021, the provisions of the EU Cross Border Directive (CBD) no longer apply to the UK. On the 28th December 2020 the Government approved the implementation of a new Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme. The new Scheme operational from 1 January 2021 for 12 months on an administrative basis...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (21 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: Dental Services (21 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: Vaccination Programme (21 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: Vaccination Programme (21 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: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 384, 413, 442, 472 and 474 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 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 the my Department and further information is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: There has been, and continues to be, engagement between myself and Minister Swann on data sharing from respective passenger locator forms and officials from both our Departments have met to advance discussions on this issue in recent months. The most recent meeting was on the 15th of January. There is a commitment to finding a solution to this issue, however there are legal and data...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387, 398, 431, 437, 463 to 466, inclusive, 471 and 473 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388 to 390, inclusive, 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 (21 Jan 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: Vaccination Programme (21 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 (21 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...