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

Stephen Donnelly: I am advised by the HSE Estates that a proposal is being developed for the expansion and reconfiguration of the Emergency Department in Mayo University Hospital, with the Medical Assessment Unit possibly relocating to first floor level.  This proposal is at an early stage with the scope of any development to be finalised in advance of its further consideration for approval before...

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

Stephen Donnelly: One of CORU’s key functions as our Regulator of Health and Social Care Professionals is to assess education courses and provide assurance to the public that graduates of those courses meet the minimum regulatory standards and are safe to practise. Each registration board at CORU has set a minimum hours' practice placement requirement for a student to meet the standards of...

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

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, on 25 June 2020, the Taoiseach, on behalf of the Government, confirmed that it is safe for Ireland to proceed to Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Business and Society from Monday, 29 June 2020. Under Phase 3 and from 29 June 2020, the measures and public health advice that are in place are described at .   The Deputy may also wish to note that during...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I have been advised by the HSE that exhumations are carried out under licence granted under Section 46 of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act, 1948 (as amended by the Local Government Act 1994) or pursuant to an order of the Minister for Justice under section 15 of the Coroners (Amendment) Act 1927. The policy and legislation regarding exhumations is not a matter for my...

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

Stephen Donnelly: The national mental health policy, A Vision for Change, ended its ten-year term in 2016, having been the cornerstone of mental health policy in Ireland since its publication in 2006. The Department of Health led the review of this policy, with a view to the development of a successor document which would continue the process of modernising mental health services and effectively promoting...

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

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

Stephen Donnelly: The services described in the Deputy’s questions are not matters within the remit of my Department. The operation of public facilities such as those described is a matter for Local Authorities which are under the remit of the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (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 Policy (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: The revised policy, Sharing the Vision – A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, was launched on Wednesday 17 June, by Minister for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly.  This policy was developed following a process of research into international innovation and best practice in mental health and an extensive national consultation of over 1,000 service users, family members,...

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

Stephen Donnelly: In line with the current Government directive, my Department has arranged that the majority of staff are working from home, except for those employees who are essential in the workplace.  The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is due to issue central guidelines for civil service organisations (Working from Home during COVID-19 - Guidance for Civil Service Organisations)...

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

Stephen Donnelly: Firstly, I would like to be clear that, as evidenced in the Programme for Government, this Government is fully committed to the implementation of the National Maternity Strategy.   The Strategy outlines  a new model of care for maternity services with three care pathways - Supported, Assisted and Specialised&#x a0;- ensuring that women receive the right care,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (30 Jun 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating a Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 was published in January 2016.  It represents a significant development in the delivery of national maternity policy that will fundamentally change how maternity care is delivered.  The National Women & Infants Health Programme was established in the HSE to lead the...

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

Stephen Donnelly: I understand that the HSE has circulated the Guidance and FAQs for Public Service Employers during COVID-19 in relation to working arrangements and temporary assignments across the Public Service prepared by DPER to all public health sector managers advising that staff with caring responsibilities should be facilitated to attend work and/or work from home in a flexible manner to the...

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