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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public health care property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, published on 1 May 2020, sets out an indicative path to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and other actions in order to facilitate the reopening of Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. Phase 1 was introduced on 18 May 2020 and the Government confirmed the move to Phase 2 of Roadmap for Reopening...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: On 16 December 2019, the Government approved the drafting of legislation which, inter alia, would give effect to the Budget 2020 commitment to increase the medical card income thresholds for persons aged over 70. Substantial work has been undertaken by officials in this regard.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the document referred to in the question is a Health Service Executive (HSE) document, the question is referred for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: 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. These are when using busy public transport, when in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 and 711 together. The measures taken are underpinned by a clear public health rationale. As the number of indigenous cases here declines and Ireland eases some restrictions, the relative importance of the risk of importation of cases from overseas increases. Ultimately, the progress towards suppression of community transmission which has been achieved and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: 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: Infectious Diseases (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: In relation to any potential cases of tuberculosis in private or State-run nursing homes I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: 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: Patient Transport (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: On 8 June 2020, new regulations signed by the Minister for Health came into operation. These Regulations, the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (SI No. 206 of 2020), apply from 8 June 2020 until 29 June 2020. The Regulations provide that the occupier, the manager, or any other person in charge, shall take all reasonable steps to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The ECDC has advised that immunoassays detecting specific antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) will play an important role in the future for epidemiological surveillance, evaluation of immunity and the outcome of future vaccination studies. However, the reliability of serological tests remains a major issue as does the interpretation of what immunity means and how long it might last....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, published on 1 May 2020, sets out an indicative path to the easing of COVID 19 restrictions and other actions in order to facilitate the reopening of Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. Phase 1 was introduced on 18 May 2020 and the Government confirmed the move to Phase 2 of the Roadmap for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 680 to 682, inclusive, 700 and 701 together. The Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (the Act) provides for the protection of the public by promoting high standards of professional conduct and professional education, training and competence through statutory registration of health and social care professions designated under the Act. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: 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: General Practitioner Services (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As GP training is currently the responsibility of the Health Service Executive, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this PQ refers to service issues, I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: Since 1 September 2018 all those in receipt of either a full or half-rate Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit are automatically eligible for a GP visit card. It is noted that many persons in receipt of the Carer's Support Grant will qualify for a GP visit card as the Carer's Support Grant is paid automatically to persons in receipt of Carer's Allowance or...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: Nitrous Oxide has various legitimate uses, medical, non-medical and industrial and because of its legitimate uses it is not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2016 or under the International Drug Conventions. Under Section 3 of the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 it is an offence to, inter, sell, import or export a psychoactive substance for human consumption,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (16 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.