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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285, 293, 294, 300, 303, 304, 306, 309, 338 and 353 together. The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A Working Group was established in April 2019 to consider the range of policy, regulatory and legislative issues arising in relation to improving access to contraception in Ireland. The Group’s report, which was published in October 2019, identified the barriers that exist to accessing contraception and the mechanisms available to overcome those barriers. Following the report, it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 298 and 333 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

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 (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government appreciates that there are many aspects of normal life that have been altered by the emergence of COVID-19, and the response that has been required. It also recognises that these changes are difficult for many people. However, it is the case at present that many of the things which we have previously taken for granted are no longer accessible in the same way due to the risks...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Waste Disposal (16 Dec 2020)

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 (16 Dec 2020)

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: Health Services Staff (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Both I and my Department recognise that our dedicated health care workers play a key role in our national effort against Covid-19. Their determination and commitment to assisting our sick and vulnerable to get the medical treatment they need, has and continues to be, very much appreciated. Others across the public and private sectors also deserve to be commended for their efforts in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, there was an urgent need to expand the healthcare workforce. This was done through a variety of measures, including the increase of the number of medical interns. 734 medical intern posts are traditionally available in Ireland each year. Due to the exceptional circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, 992 medical intern places were made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (16 Dec 2020)

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: European Medicines Agency (16 Dec 2020)

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. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (16 Dec 2020)

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: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

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: Departmental Correspondence (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 Appointments Status (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer most scheduled care activity in March, April, and May of this year. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that waiting times for scheduled appointments and procedures have been impacted as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer most scheduled care activity in March, April, and May of this year. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The treatment of increases to certain public service pensions is provided for in the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform Circulars 20/2017, 2/2018 and 19/2019. Under these circulars, a pension increase is applied only in circumstances where the current rate of pay for a serving employee exceeds the pay rate on which the retired staff member’s pension is based. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (16 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I acknowledge that the visitor restrictions in our maternity hospitals, which were introduced because of Covid-19, are particularly difficult for expectant women and their partners. However, the restrictions, while very regrettable, are considered necessary to protect the safety of patients, the wellbeing of staff and the operability of our maternity services. The National Women...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (16 Dec 2020)

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 (16 Dec 2020)

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.