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

Stephen Donnelly: The proceedings currently before the Commercial Court are related to the validity of the instruction given by the NPHDB to begin the Phase B above ground construction works in January 2019. As this matter is now before the Courts it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time. I am anxious that the hospital be completed as quickly as possible on behalf of children, young people...

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: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Inquiries (14 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Details in relation to a commission of investigation and a tribunal in process under the remit of the Minister for Health are set out below. 1. The Commission of Investigation (Certain matters relative to a disability service in the South East and related matters), “the Farrelly Commission”, was established by Government under S.I No. 96 of 2017, Commission of Investigation...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Inspections (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy and I am with him in this regard. I wish to acknowledge the pain and suffering of the Meehan family. The situation and the case we all saw reported is heartbreaking and shocking. I cannot begin to imagine what the Meehan family have been going through over the past few months. We owe it to them and to every resident in every nursing home to ensure there is a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I agree. According to our public opinion tracking research, the level is now 45%. I imagine that is variable. It is probably variable by public transport compared with retail, or by types of retail or different workplaces and different parts of the country. It will be interesting to see whether there are some areas where there is a lot of compliance. The solidarity and uptake in the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Inspections (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank Deputy O'Rourke for raising this and acknowledge his kind words. The Deputy has raised this issue and continues to do so, and is advocating strongly on it. It may be useful if I read out the official position which sets out the statutory framework on what is happening. Before I do so, I will answer the Deputy's questions directly. I took down three, but I think there were more....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Deputy for his kind words at the start. I really do hope we will all work together; it does not mean we always have to agree. Sorting out the healthcare system and making sure we get that care is something we all agree on. I am sure we will disagree on some of the hows and whens and so forth. I broadly agree with what the Deputy is saying. Like him, we listen to the doctors...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Inquiries (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: In 2016 the Minister for Health was provided with background information on the subject matter of correspondence received from the family concerned. Based on this information, which was compiled by Department officials, a response was conveyed to the family in letters subsequently issued in September and October of 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commissions of Investigation (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Commission of Investigation (certain matters relative to a disability service in the South East and related matters) ("the Farrelly Commission") is an independent statutory Commission of Investigation. The Commission commenced its Phase 1 investigation in May 2017. The first phase of the Commission's work is to investigate the role of public authorities in the care and protection of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Responsibilities (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 and 871 together. I intend to publish the briefing document I received on my Department's website shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: 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: Health Services (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department and the HSE have ensured that there has been a continued focus on meeting the needs of people living with dementia throughout the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Dementia Understand Together Campaign, led by the HSE and working with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI), a range of initiatives and resources have been developed, to ensure that people living with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 667 and 669 together. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to pause all non-urgent 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (7 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 Waiting Lists (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE advise that a pilot project commenced in 2016 by the HSE Acute Hospitals Division to progress the collection of national radiology waiting list data. The project has been supported by the Radiology Clinical Care Programme and has involved key stakeholders across the system including the National Integrated Medical Imaging System (NIMIS) Team, Hospital Groups, and the support of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Jul 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to scheduled care is a key commitment of government. In recent years there has been increased investment in paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis services, which has improved access to surgery and outpatient appointments. In 2018 Children’s Health Ireland (CHI; previously the Children’s Hospital Group) was provided with an additional €9 million in funding...