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

Stephen Donnelly: The Government’s goal is to bring about the eradication of HPV-related cancers in Ireland. A well organised screening programme, when combined with HPV vaccination for boys and girls, will help to achieve that goal. The Programme for Government commits to supporting the CervicalCheck Screening Programme and promoting the uptake of the HPV vaccine. In 2009, the National...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 and 755 together. In 2019, following a tender by the Office of Government Procurement, Mazars conducted a review of the governance structures around the HSE's drug reimbursement process. The report was submitted to my Department in January 2020. The review made recommendations in respect of the HSE’s systems, structures, processes, governance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 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: HSE Properties (21 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: 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: Hospital Appointments Status (21 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: Hospital Appointments Status (21 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: Abortion Services Provision (21 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together to put new arrangements in place to temporarily allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, where the need for social distancing,...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 and 714 together. 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 which include: - when on public transport - when in indoor public areas...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As this is an operational matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: My Department did not award any contracts to the specified company or its subsidiaries between 1 January 2016 and 14 July 2020. In relation to contracts awarded by the HSE, as this is an operational matter, I have forwarded your query to the HSE and asked that they respond directly to you on this. Details for other bodies under the aegis of my Department are operational matters for the bodies...

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure. At present the draft Capital Plan 2020 is being reviewed and revised to take account of the impact of Covid-19 and includes a number of developments at Limerick University Hospital. The HSE has advised that the 60-Bed Ward Block (additional capacity) is expected to be completed for Q4...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 661 and 664 together. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure. The HSE has advised that the 24-Bed Rapid Build Ward was issued with a substantial completion certificate on the 3rd July, it is currently being equipped and will be ready to become operational by the end of July. The cost of the...