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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly:   The Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (the Act) provides for the protection of the public by promoting high standards of professional conduct and professional education, training and competence through statutory registration of health and social care professions designated under the Act.  A profession for regulation is either designated in the Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Research Board (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Research Board is a statutory agency of the Department of Health and plays a key role in supporting research and innovation to deliver health, societal and broader economic benefits. The HRB has an annual budget of approximately €40 million per year and as this is public money, there is an onus on the HRB to ensure the highest levels of governance and accountability for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) continues to examine all emerging evidence as it arises and provides advice relating to face coverings on an ongoing basis. NPHET advises the wearing of a non-medical face covering in a number of circumstances which include: - when on public transport - when in indoor public areas including retail outlets - by people visiting the homes of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (28 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (28 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A major part of the Government's Action Plan in response to Covid-19 was to substantially increase the capacity of public healthcare facilities to cope with the anticipated additional demand. In order to urgently ramp up capacity for acute care facilities, an arrangement was agreed with the private hospitals to use their facilities as part of the public system on a temporary basis, to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Jul 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I will assume that the Deputy’s question is referring to Regulations made in accordance with amendments made to the Health Act 1947 by the Health (Preservation and Protection and Other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020, which was signed into law by the President on the 20th of March 2020 following its passage through the Dáil and the Seanad. I note the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 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 (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: An expansion to the seasonal influenza vaccine programme is planned for winter 2020/2021. Under the expansion, 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.  All children aged from 2 to 12 years inclusive will also have access to vaccination without charges. The expanded programme will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 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 you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to you directly. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 970 and 971 together. As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to service issues, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to you directly. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (28 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services.  The Strategy is being implemented on a phased basis and this work is being led by the National Women and Infants Health Programme.  The Programme's Implementation Plan for the Strategy includes a number of actions to facilitate the provision by all maternity...