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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy with the data sought.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (22 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: Departmental Reviews (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Any changes made to the Finance function in my Department will be considered as part of the wider restructuring review of the Department of Health, which is currently underway.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Following a review, the HSE introduced a new system for the reimbursement of the lidocaine 5% medicated plaster (Versatis), which is licensed only for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department appreciates the challenges experienced by those with medical difficulties. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) continues to examine all emerging evidence as it arises and has provided advice relating to face coverings on an ongoing basis. NPHET advises the wearing of a non-medical face covering in a number of circumstances...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A robust, real-time process of testing, isolation and contact tracing is central to our public health strategy for containing and slowing the spread of COVID-19, as advocated by WHO, EC and ECDC. Turnaround times have improved rapidly thanks to process improvements and automation. In around 90% of cases the turnaround time from referral to completion of contact tracing is now 3 days or less...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: A robust, real-time process of testing, isolation and contact tracing is central to our public health strategy for containing and slowing the spread of COVID-19, as advocated by WHO, European Commission and ECDC. The HSE has developed a comprehensive, reliable and responsive testing and tracing operation which has standing capacity to undertake 15,000 tests per day/100,000 tests per week....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I do not have responsibility for private hospitals, including in relation to charges that they apply to patients. Neither do I have a role, in the commercial decisions taken by any health insurer regarding the treatments or services provided in their products, as long as insurers comply with minimum benefits and other regulations, health insurance providers are free to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, I do not have responsibility for private hospitals, including in relation to charges that they apply. Neither do I have a role, as Minister for Health, in the commercial decisions taken by any health insurer regarding the treatments or services provided in their products, provided that the regulatory obligations set out in Minimum Benefit regulations and other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (22 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: Hospital Funding (22 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: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Responsibility for overseeing reporting on costing of COVID-19 testing and contact tracing is the responsibility of the Minister for Health in the first instance. However, costs are overseen through the Health Budget Oversight Group, comprising representatives of the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, the Department of Health and the HSE. Government has to date sanctioned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: At present, the government advises against non-essential travel overseas. Passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas are legally required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form. The information provided on the form may be used to assist with contact tracing in the event that there is a suspected or confirmed case on board a flight or ferry. Passengers arriving to Ireland are advised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (21 Jul 2020)

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