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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: For 1st– 30thNovember 2020 there were over 96,000 COVID-19 Passenger Locator Forms completed. The Passenger Locator Form was launched in an online format in August and supports an enhanced system of engagements with arriving passengers, including the targeting of key public health messages via SMS. Passengers may be contacted by SMS or phone call to verify their address in Ireland. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, section 11 of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 states that a termination of pregnancy may be carried out where two medical practitioners are of the reasonable opinion, formed in good faith that there is present a condition affecting the foetus that is likely to lead to the death of the foetus before, or within 28 of, birth. Section 11...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 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: Tribunals of Inquiry (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have been engaged with the 221+ Patient Support Group on a number of issues in relation to the CervicalCheck Tribunal and how CervicalCheck cases are dealt with more generally. While significant progress had been made through meetings and correspondence, it was not possible to resolve all of the issues raised by the group in the way that they wanted them to be addressed. In a letter of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Dec 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In October, the Irish Government adopted the EU “traffic lights” approach to intra EU travel and has taken decisions on what public health measures will apply to international arrivals. All passengers continue to be legally required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form. With regards to sharing passenger locator data with counterparts in Northern Ireland, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As 'Tobacco Free Campus' is a Health Service Executive initiative I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 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 (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Mental Health Funding as a Percentage of Health Budget 2012 - 2020 Year Allocation (NSP) - €m % of Total Health Budget 2012 707.0 5.7% 2013 733.0 5.8% 2014 765.8 6.5% 2015 791.6 6.2% 2016 826.6 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Long Term Illness Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the scheme are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: While the Department does not comment on individual cases the following information sets out how a clinician may apply to the Minister for a licence to treat a patient with cannabis-based products. Ministerial Licence under Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016 Cannabis is strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 to 2016, and the Regulations and Orders made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Enforcement of the provisions of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act and for public health law on tobacco control, cosmetic products, drinking water, food safety, sun beds control and infectious diseases is a matter for the Environmental Health Service division of the Health Service Executive. I do not receive reports from the Environmental Health Service on compliance with individual provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Enforcement of section 22 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 on the separation and visibility of alcohol products and advertisements for alcohol products in specified licensed premises is a matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Earlier this year, the Health Care Assistant initiative (whereby student nurses and midwives were offered temporary contracts to work as Health Care Assistants) began in April 2020 and ceased in August 2020. This was in response to the Covid19 outbreak and was only ever intended as a temporary measure to provide additional support to the national effort, it also offered some protection to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department continues to engage with nursing unions on matters concerning Student Nurses on at the present time. My Department completed an interim review on the 19th November that confirmed the educational and welfare protections that are in place for those student nurses and midwives on clinical placement at the present time. These protections span supports for those on clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (1 Dec 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to an operational matter, I have referred it to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the NPHDB has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital, I have referred your question to the NPHDB for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Public Health Emergency Team is not aware of the involvement of any member in a company connected with the provision of testing kits for the coronavirus. On appointment to the NPHET, each member is required to complete the Declaration of Interests form. The members of the NPHET must disclose, in the Declaration to the Chair, any conflict, or perceived conflict, of interest they...