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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Funding (14 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: Hospital Staff (14 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Palliative care, especially at end of life, plays an important role in the care of people with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. More than ever, attention is paid to not just physical pain, but to psychosocial and spiritual issues too. Palliative care also offers emotional support to both the patient and their families, addressing the fears they may have and giving comfort when necessary....

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: On 10 July 2020, I signed the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings on Public Transport) Regulations 2020 which provide for the wearing of face coverings on public transport. With effect from 13 July 2020, members of the public shall not, without reasonable excuse, travel by public transport without wearing a face covering. Reasonable...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (14 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: Medical Cards (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1250 and 1251 together. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, hospital appointments and procedures were restricted as a public safety measure. The availability of appointments as well as visitor restrictions may vary between hospitals. Non-COVID services are now starting back gradually. People who do not hold a medical card or GP visit card access GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (14 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (14 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: Primary Care Centres (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: It is recognised that the impact of COVID-19 on society in general and especially those living in long term residential care facilities has been considerable. Residential settings are people’s homes as well as places where health and social care are provided. The introduction of physical distancing, isolation and restricted contact with family and loved ones has changed the usual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Waste Disposal (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE have never organised a national 'Disposal of Unused Medicines Properly' campaign through Community Pharmacies. As with any proposal that would have an impact on HSE expenditure, it would require it to be carefully considered in the context of available resources and scoped appropriately. The HSE would anticipate that any future discussions with the Irish Pharmacy Union in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Monaghan Hospital and Cavan General Hospital operate as a single entity, with an integrated managerial and clinical governance system, care pathways and support functions. The Emergency Department is located at Cavan General Hospital, while the facilities at Monaghan Hospital are focused on elective care and the streaming of appropriate patients to the Minor Injuries Unit located on site. ...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, the NPHET for COVID-19 is accountable to me as Minister for Health and is made up of senior public officials of the Department of Health and a number of relevant State Agencies, in addition to highly qualified subject matter experts from disciplines such as virology, infectious diseases, intensive care etc. who are among the leading practitioners in their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (14 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: Medical Waste Disposal (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1261 and 1292 together. The HSE have never organised a national 'Disposal of Unused Medicines Properly' campaign through Community Pharmacies. As with any proposal that would have an impact on HSE expenditure, it would require it to be carefully considered in the context of available resources and scoped appropriately. The HSE would anticipate that any...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Since the Government confirmed the move to Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business from Monday 29 June 2020, all remaining cultural, community, religious, social and sporting amenities and events were permitted to reopen. Public health information and advice about the lifting of these restrictions as part of Phase 3 along with the measures that are now in place are...

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy will be aware, I do not have any responsibility for private hospitals, including in relation to charges that they apply. An arrangement was agreed with the private hospitals earlier in the year to use their facilities as part of the public system on a temporary basis, to provide essential services in anticipation of additional demand on public hospital services. Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 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...