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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (23 Sep 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The public health advice relating to Covid-19, including that relating to face coverings, is kept under continuing review by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). A person, without reasonable excuse, must now wear a face covering when using public transport, in retail outlets, shops and shopping centres, in other indoor spaces such as libraries, cinemas and cinema complexes,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (23 Sep 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (23 Sep 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 (23 Sep 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: Medicinal Products (23 Sep 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. In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The South/South West Hospital Group has advised my Department that in order to comply with National HSE and Public Health guidance and direction, University Hospital Kerry (UHK) were required to scale back all elective services earlier this year during the initial period of COVID-19. This was to allow for the increase in COVID-19 presentations to the hospital. Since early June 2020 UHK,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (23 Sep 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (23 Sep 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: Medical Cards (23 Sep 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 (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: This matter has not been considered, however in line with the detailed guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers/Employees prepared by DPER, provision by way of Special Leave with Pay is applicable when an employee is advised to self-isolate and is displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or had a positive test. As such, current provisions protects employees in these categories from having to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (23 Sep 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: Speech and Language Therapy (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, the HSE has responsibility for the operation and provision of services, including the appropriate allocation of staffing resources. My Department does of course engage closely with the HSE on an ongoing basis as part of its oversight role, and this engagement has been particularly intensive in recent months in the context of enhancing capacity in the primary and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Sep 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: HSE Staff (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this operational matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (23 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Budget 2020 provided for a reduction in the monthly threshold of the Drugs Payment Scheme from €124 to €114. Although it was intended that this measure would be implemented from 1 September, funding of this Budget 2020 commitment was contingent on the realisation of certain savings within the health budget. However, these savings have not been realised as the pandemic has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (23 Sep 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. There is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Sep 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 (23 Sep 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.