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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 762 and 763 together. A Freedom of Information request was received by my Department , which was originally refused under the Act. This refusal was subsequently appealed by the requestor under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Following an internal review by my Department, I understand that the appeal has been upheld and a decision taken...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy may wish to note that since 12th June 2020, The NPHET met on the following dates: 18th and 25th June, 2nd, 9th, 14th , 16th, 23rd, 30th July, 4th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 17th, 20th, 27th, 31st August, and 3rd and 10th September.   The Research Subgroup of the Expert Advisory Group met on 4 occasions since 12th June 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Deputy may wish to note that a wide range of documentation related to the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has been published to date and it is intended to continue this process to ensure transparency. Letters, agendas, and minutes arising from the NPHET and its subgroups are available on the Department of Health website. The minutes of NPHET to up 12th August 2020 inclusive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The issues and risks associated with the use of sodium valproate by women of childbearing age are well recognised by medicines regulators and healthcare professionals. Officials in the Department of Health, the HSE, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority are reviewing these issues at present, and considering the next steps that should be taken to minimise the risks involved in the use...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (15 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: Health Services Provision (15 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 Staff (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The number of full-time radiographers working in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) in 2019 and to date in 2020 are as follows; Number of Radiographers in LUH 2019 Year to date 2020 WTE 31.89 32.04

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A Technology Review Committee for Rare Diseases (as recommended by the National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland) was appointed in late 2018 with responsibility for: - Reviewing proposals received from industry or expert groups in Ireland for funding of new products for rare diseases, or expanded indications for existing products for rare diseases and making recommendations as to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Rare Diseases Medicinal Products / Technology Review Committee is responsible for reviewing proposals received from industry or expert groups in Ireland for funding of new products for rare diseases, or expanded indications for existing products for rare diseases and making recommendations as to the implementation of the relevant recommendations from the National Rare Diseases Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland (2014 – 2018) was launched by the Minister for Health in July 2014. This is a generic policy framework for rare diseases. The scope of the plan is broad given that there are approximately 8,000 rare diseases affecting millions of EU citizens; and consequently, there can be a dearth of expertise and knowledge about some rare diseases, simply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The electronic COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form (ePLF) was launched online for passengers arriving into Ireland on or after Wednesday 26 August 2020. The first full week’s data highlights that approximately 86% of passengers who arrived between 31st August and 6th September presented a form at their point of entry. (Not all passengers are required to complete a form). All...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The electronic COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form (ePLF) was launched online for passengers arriving into Ireland on or after Wednesday 26 August 2020. The Department of Health assumed responsibility for development and completion of the new electronic passenger locator form and database, working with the HSE. Operational matters related to contacting passengers by SMS text and telephone...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to pause most elective scheduled care activity with effect from the end March 2020. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19 related activity and time-critical essential work. This decision was in line with the advice issued by National Public Health Emergency Team...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Sep 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 the deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Private Partnerships (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure and has advised that St Joseph's Hospital in Ardee is one of the seven CNU’s currently included in a single bundle of CNU’s to be developed by Public Private Partnership. The HSE are currently evaluating tender submissions for the PPP Project with a view to identifying the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government makes a commitment to introduce a cap on the maximum daily charge for patients and visitors at all public hospitals, where possible and to introduce flexible passes in all public hospitals for patients and their families. This issue has been under active consideration in recent years. The HSE conducted a review of hospital car parking charges and submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (15 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: Tobacco Control Measures (15 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: Disease Management (15 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 791, 815, 818, 819 and 821 together. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) (ME) is a complex debilitating disorder which is characterised by severe fatigue accompanied by a range of other symptoms. ME is sometimes known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). There is currently no known, specific, medical diagnostic test to determine or confirm a...