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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of healthcare property estate including St. Brigid’s Hospital, Crooksling. They have advised that the possibility of St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, Crooksling being utilised as a health facility has been reviewed and there are a number of key issues which deem it not feasible to develop the building and site. These...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (30 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The staffing numbers in the HSE are available publicly online here: www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/our-workforce/workforce-repor ting/national-reports.html. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the remaining questions.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 Jul 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 Facilities (30 Jul 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: Parliamentary Questions (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that the Deputy has spoken to the Parliamentary Affairs Unit within my Department and will forward specific details to them of the information which he requires. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Expenditure (30 Jul 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 Expenditure (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that the Deputy has spoken to the Parliamentary Affairs Unit within my Department and will forward specific details to them of the information which he requires.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE National Immunisation Office is responsible for managing vaccine procurement and distribution, and developing training and communication materials for the public and health professionals.  As the question raised by the Deputy is a matter for the National Immunisation Office, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The planned expansion in the provision of seasonal flu vaccine will allow all of those in the HSE-identified at-risk groups aged from 6 months up, including healthcare workers, to access the vaccination without charges.  All children aged from 2 to 12 years will also have access to vaccination without charge.  This expanded programme will ensure that those most vulnerable to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I am conscious that waiting times are often unacceptably long and of the burden that this places on patients and their families. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: To mitigate as much as possible the pressure on the health services that would result from a coincidence of the winter flu season and a resurgence of COVID-19, there will be an expanded provision of seasonal influenza vaccine this year.  All of those in the at-risk groups aged from 6 months up, including healthcare workers, will be able to access the vaccination without charges. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is committed to ensuring and supporting the central role that patients play in working with the public health service to develop health policy and in designing and reforming health services.  It is vital that government hears and includes the voice of the patient and service user.  Patient representatives participate on a number of committees and working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At present 'new entrant' consultants recruited since 1 October 2012 are on lower pay scales than those recruited prior to that date. The Programme for Government provides for the finalisation of the new Sláintecare Consultant Contract and the introduction of related legislation to support 'public-only work' in public hospitals. The FEMPI Acts currently prohibit pay increases for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Maternity Strategy - Creating a Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 was published in January 2016 and represents the blueprint for the development of a new maternity service.  Within the HSE, the National Women & Infants Health Programme leads the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services, and drives implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1195 and 1196 together. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of healthcare property estate including St. Brigid’s Hospital, Crooksling. They have advised that the possibility of St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, Crooksling being utilised as a health facility has been reviewed and there are a number of key issues which deem...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I refer the Deputy to the response given to PQ 15285 of 14th July 2020  (Dáil Question Number 978).  I can confirm that the position as outlined remains unchanged.