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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. These services are provided by independent dental practitioners who have a contract with the HSE. Fees paid to dentists under the DTSS are set out in the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to Registered Dentists) Regulations 2009 and the Health Professionals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (30 Jun 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jun 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 Appointments Status (30 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The public health advice for passengers arriving into the State from overseas is to self-isolate for 14 days. Passengers do not need to remain in the country for 14 days but should follow this public health advice for the time that they are in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: On behalf of my Department, the Border Management Unit of the Department of Justice oversees the collection and processing of COVID-19 Passenger Locator forms. The BMU also conducts a system of follow up phone calls  to verify that the information provided on the form is accurrate. The data provided on the form may also be used for the purposes of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 569 together. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) provided guidance in relation to face coverings in its advice to Government in relation to Phase 2 of the Roadmap for Reopening Business & Society on 4 June.   The NPHET advice sets out circumstances under which the wearing of a non-medical face covering is recommended. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Jun 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: General Practitioner Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Persons who are eligible for GP care without charge under the Health Act 1970 are not subject to any co-payments or other charges in respect of such services. There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 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. On Thursday 25 June, the Government confirmed the move to Phase 3 of Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business from Monday, 29 June 2020. Information and advice about the restrictions that have been eased...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466 and 542 together. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure. All capital development proposals must be approved by the relevant Hospital Group or Community Health Organisation (CHO) before being forwarded to the relevant HSE Directorate for support/approval and prioritisation. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented interruption to normal health services both in the community and acute hospitals. While many vital services were maintained or restructured to respond more appropriately to Covid-19 related risks and evolving needs, other services were suspended or delivered on a reduced basis. To ensure services are re-introduced in a safe, clinically aligned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As Minister for Health, I have no functions relating to the provision of, or access to, public toilets or those situated in private businesses and the services described in the Deputy’s questions are not matters within the remit of my Department. The provision of public facilities, where they exist, is a matter for Local Authorities which are under the remit of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (30 Jun 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.