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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 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 defer all most elective scheduled care activity in line with the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 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: Dental Services (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to advise you that there has been no change in policy by either the Department of Health or the HSE in relation to this issue. It has always been the position that only one month supply should be dispensed under the community drugs schemes. In relation to PPE charges, the Department of Health has no role in the setting of fees charged by private dentists to their private patients....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 159 together. I note the recent publication in England of the report of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety (IMMDS) review, “First Do No Harm” which was chaired by Baroness Cumberlege. International evidence and learning play an important role in health policy considerations to promote safe, high quality care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (15 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (15 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: Vaccination Programme (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: It is anticipated that there will be higher demand for the influenza vaccine for the upcoming influenza season than in previous years due to the emergence of COVID-19. It is also desirable that the rate of uptake of the vaccine, particularly among all persons in HSE-defined at-risk groups and among healthcare workers, should increase. The planned expansion to the seasonal influenza vaccine...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 to 163, inclusive, together. I have previously gone on record as stating that I would support an inquiry into the use of sodium valproate in this country. On 8 July, the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK published its report into sodium valproate and two other medical interventions. I have asked officials in my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (15 Jul 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (15 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The role of serological [antibody] tests is limited at present. Once they have been assessed to be of sufficient sensitivity and specificity, these tests can be used to estimate the prevalence of immunity in the general population. However, it must be noted that based on current evidence uncertainty remains as to (i) whether antibodies fully protect from subsequent infection, (ii) whether the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (15 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: Human Rights (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 represents one of the most significant changes in family law in a generation. It aims to reform family law in a way that is inclusive of, and sensitive to, the reality of contemporary family life in Ireland. It attempts to better reflect this reality by meeting the needs of children living in diverse family types. Parts 2 & 3 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Responsibilities (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 972 and 973 together. I can confirm that, as Minister for Health, I have oversight and responsibility for the Health Research Board. The HRB was established under the Health Research Board (Establishment) Order 1986 and the functions of the Board are as follows: (a)To promote, assist, commission or conduct health research to improve health and increase the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 974, 1005, 1107 and 1246 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 975 and 1052 together. Funding is provided to the HSE for Health services in accordance with the letter of determination which sets out the approved level of overall HSE expenditure for the year in question. Voluntary organisations which provide health and social care services are funded by the Health Service Executive under arrangements governed by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is aware, on 19 June 2020, the Taoiseach, on behalf of the Government, announced the restrictions that would be eased and the measures that will be in place in Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business. On Thursday 25th June the Government confirmed the move to Phase 3 of the Roadmap from Monday, 29 June 2020. Information and advice about the restrictions...