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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 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: Medical Cards (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As the matter raised is a service delivery matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 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: Nursing Staff (3 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: Nursing Staff (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: While on rostered work placement, 4thyear student nurses and midwives are paid at the approved rate as detailed on the HSE salary scale of €22,229 (annualised - psychiatric nursing specialism) and €21,749 (annualised - all other nursing specialisms). This rate of pay has been determined by HSE circular 005/2016 and is updated in accordance with consolidated pay scales issued on...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 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: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (3 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: Health Services Funding (3 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service related 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 (3 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: Pharmaceutical Sector (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1327 and 1328 together. The Department of Health and the HSE do not accept money from pharmaceutical companies. According to the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), since July 2016, details of companies’ engagements with, and support of, Health Care Professionals through direct or indirect financial support or ‘Transfers of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: The staff of my Department are governed by the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour which requires them to conduct themselves with honest, impartiality and integrity. In particular Section 16 of that code deals extensively with the receipt of gifts and states, amongst other things, that 'Civil servants should not receive benefits of any kind from a third party which might reasonably...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1330 to 1332, inclusive, together. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), which is responsible for enforcing the regulations referred to by the Deputy, has advised that it will take some time to compile the information requested. I have asked the HPRA to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (3 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: Home Care Packages (3 Nov 2020)
Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.