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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Nov 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: Maternity Services (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy should note that the issue referred to in the question relating to small convenience stores and newsagents, being permitted to sell all goods through levels 4 and 5 restrictions is a matter for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 400 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, the situation regarding COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, an evolving situation. COVID-19 is still having a major impact both here in Ireland and elsewhere. On Tuesday 15 September the Government published ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’. This Plan outlines our medium-term strategy for COVID-19 and sets out a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Nov 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: Proposed Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to clarify that I have no function in relation to the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill (as amended), responsibility for which lies with the Department of Justice. I understand from my colleague, the Minister for Justice, that there is a programme for Government commitment to enacting legislation in this area and the Harassment, Harmful Communications...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Decision-Making (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Part 8 of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a legislative framework for Advance Healthcare Directives (AHDs). An AHD is a statement made by a person with capacity setting out his or her will and preferences regarding treatment decisions that may arise in the future when he or she no longer has capacity. Establishment of a AHD Register is a complex undertaking...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (26 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 Nov 2020)

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: National Children's Hospital (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189, 198, 223, 224, 230, 231 and 270 together. Given the role of the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme in the dissemination of pregnancy related clinical guidelines, 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 (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190, 191 and 209 together. It is recognised that in some people who have been infected with Covid-19 continuing symptoms or side effects can occur during recovery. These can include physical, mental or emotional difficulties. A person recovering from COVID-19 infection should speak to their general practitioner or their hospital team about accessing relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Persons who are eligible for GP care without charge under the Health Act 1970 are not subject to any co-payments or other charges in respect of such services. There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a range of supports in this area are already well established. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has funded the provision of post-termination counselling services since 2008. All women who have had a termination of pregnancy are entitled to these services, which are provided free of charge in a range of locations across the country. The HSE’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, under section 20 (1) of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, a notification of each termination of pregnancy carried out under the legislation must be notified to the Minister for Health within 28 days of it being carried out. Section 20, subsections (3) and (4), require the Minister to prepare a report on the notifications received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the material required to answer the Deputy’s question is not readily available, I have asked for his question to be deferred, to allow officials in my Department additional time to compile the information requested. The response to the PQ will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (25 Nov 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the material required to answer the Deputy’s question is not readily available, I have asked for his question to be deferred, to allow officials in my Department additional time to compile the information requested. The response to the PQ will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available.