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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (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: Occupational Therapy (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: Ophthalmology Services (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: Departmental Advertising (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has produced five advertising campaigns to promote policies or programmes for the period of time in question. The Healthy Ireland awareness campaign 2018 sought to encourage people to make positive lifestyle choices to improve their physical and mental health. The campaign was built around the three themes of Eat Well, Think Well, Be Well and provided links to our partners...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jul 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: National Children's Hospital (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the NPHDB has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital, I have referred your question to the NPHDB for direct reply.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure.  The HSE has advised the draft Capital Plan for 2020 is under review in the context of the Covid19 Pandemic and funding has been provided to progress the Day Procedures/Endoscopy, Oncology and Physical Therapy Unit at Naas General Hospital in 2020. It is important to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Podiatry Services (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: Ophthalmology Services (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: Audiology Services (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: HSE Waiting Lists (30 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1478 and 1482 together. 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: Disability Services Data (30 Jul 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 respond to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (30 Jul 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 respond to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (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: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Close consideration has been given by Government to policy in relation to overseas travel, including to additional measures to be put in place at airports and ports to strengthen existing arrangements.  The HSE is examining introduction of a voluntary rapid test and trace protocol for symptomatic passengers arriving from overseas. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The needs of family carers are varied. To address these myriad needs, the HSE has developed a family carer’s support page on its website at , to assist family carers with the specific challenges they face. Family Carers Ireland, which receives funding from the State, operates a freephone helpline for family carers (1800 24 07 24), operating 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 285 together. My Department has no role in controls at ports and airports in respect of contacting and monitoring travellers entering Ireland. This role is performed by the Department of Justice and Equality: at Dublin airport, by the Border Management Unit and at other points of entry from overseas by the Garda. Follow-up telephone calls with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Saolta University Health Care Group advise that all nurses who were offered permanent contracts in Roscommon University Hospital in 2019 have been appointed. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service delivery matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A green list of locations with similar epidemiological situations to Ireland’s has been published. The green list will ensure that the appropriate public health measures apply based on the assessed level of risk in the country a person has travelled from. Persons arriving from these locations will not be advised to restrict their movements on arrival into Ireland. Decisions on...