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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is no doubt aware public transport should only be used for essential journeys and it is advisable to avoid peak-time travel whenever possible. It is also important to note that you should not use public transport if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid19. You should self-isolate and contact your GP immediately. The Deputy may wish to note that when travelling on public...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Data on cases in healthcare workers is published by the HPSC and is available here:  The Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group has developed a methodology to determine the recovery rate by considering the number of hospitalisations, ICU admissions, deaths and the dates of confirmation for each case. They have advised the Department that as of 3rd June, our recovery rate in...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I would like to thank the Deputy for bringing this to my attention and I would be grateful if the Deputy would pass on my deepest condolences to the family.  I would like to reassure the Deputy that I have referred the matter to the HSE for direct reply to both him and the family.

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: Maternity Services (30 Jun 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The review referred to by the Deputy was undertaken by the HSE. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Stephen Donnelly: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) works with public hospitals, as opposed to with patients directly, to offer and provide the funding for treatment to clinically suitable long waiting patients who are on an inpatient/day case waiting list for surgery in an acute hospital, having been referred on to such a list following clinical assessment by a consultant/specialist at an...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The General Scheme of the National Research Ethics Committees Bill was approved for formal drafting by the government on 25 July 2019.  At the same meeting, the government approved the drafting of an amendment to the Clinical Trials of Medicinal Products Regulations 2004 (as amended) (S.I 190 of 2004) to similarly reform the REC structure for such clinical trials.  The reason...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I can confirm that my Office made contact with the office of the CEO of Beaumont Hospital and the hospital subsequently issued a statement that, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the study opt-out period and associated publicity campaign is extended from June 12th, to September 14th.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have no plans to introduce a scheme of the type described. 

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (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.

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have no plans to start publishing data in the manner requested by the Deputy at this time. As the numbers of confirmed cases is low, and while it remains so, it is possible that publishing data as cases arise in the manner described could potentially lead to identification of individual patients and to raise concerns relating to patient confidentiality.  A robust and real-time process...

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to scoliosis services 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...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to scoliosis services 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...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Improving access to scoliosis services 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...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The Health Service Executive has advised that there are a number of capital developments both in progress or under consideration for delivery at Mayo University Hospital. The following is a brief summary of the status of these projects.  Electrical Upgrade Works at Mayo University Hospital- A Design Team was appointed for the project in May 2019 and the design of the electrical and...