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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: 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: Hospital Services (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: A major part of the Government's Action Plan in response to Covid-19 was to substantially increase the capacity of public healthcare facilities to cope with the anticipated additional demand. In order to urgently ramp up capacity for acute care facilities, an arrangement was agreed with the private hospitals to use their facilities as part of the public system on a temporary basis, to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: 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 which should allow for greater resumption of social and economic life in Ireland could be endangered. Based on public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: A major part of the Government's Action Plan in response to Covid-19 was to substantially increase the capacity of public healthcare facilities to cope with the anticipated additional demand. In order to urgently ramp up capacity for acute care facilities, an arrangement was agreed with the private hospitals to use their facilities as part of the public system on a temporary basis, to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: In line with the National Action Plan for Covid-19, delivery of essential non-Covid care has continued to date, although at significantly lower volumes than previously, often in alternative locations and using innovative methods of care delivery. Where possible, hospitals are working to provide services in a different way, which includes virtual clinics for some out-patient department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: 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 (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: 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 (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: The WHO and Costa Rica proposal on a global pooling mechanism of Covid-19 related health technologies was launched on Friday 29 May 2020. The contents of this proposal are of cross-sectoral relevance and are being considered by a number of Government Departments including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Health, and the Department of Business, Enterprise and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: The National Dementia Strategy was published in December 2014, with the aim of improving care, services and supports for people with dementia. The HSE currently provides approximately €9 million per annum for intensive home care packages, including in the region of €7.9 million for dementia-specific packages. Since the packages were introduced at the end of 2014, 443...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: A major part of the Government's Action Plan in response to Covid-19 was to substantially increase the capacity of public healthcare facilities to cope with the anticipated additional demand. In order to urgently ramp up capacity for acute care facilities, an arrangement was agreed with the private hospitals to use their facilities as part of the public system on a temporary basis, to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) for COVID-19 was established on 27 January 2020 in the Department of Health and is chaired by the Chief Medical Officer. The NPHET oversees and provides national direction, guidance, support and expert advice on the development and implementation of a strategy to contain COVID-19 in Ireland. It advises Government on the public health aspects...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: There is no prohibition, on age grounds, as regards the retail sale of paracetamol-containing products. The sale of medicines is governed by the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003, as amended, with specific provisions which apply exclusively to the sale of medicines that consist of, or contain, paracetamol. These regulations provide that paracetamol may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 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 Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. The Roadmap specifies that decisions in relation to which actions will be taken and which public health measures...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: While visiting restrictions are required in the context of a pandemic situation, national guidance issued by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and available on the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) website advocates a compassionate and practical approach in relation to visiting by friends and family, particularly in the context of the care of the dying. A guidance document on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport (3 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: Childcare Services (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: In circumstances where a person is not a  public health service employee, the Minister for Health has no role with regards to the matters outlined.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Public Health Emergency Team (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) for COVID-19 was established on 27th January 2020 in the Department of Health and is chaired by the Chief Medical Officer. The NPHET’s membership is multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral in line with best international practice. Membership comprises representatives from across the health and social care service including the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: The scope of the winter influenza vaccination programme which is planned for this year arises on foot of a report prepared by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.  That report recommended the use of a Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) delivered via nasal drops for children aged from 2 years.  Use of this vaccine has a number of advantages over the intramuscular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: 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 (3 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: A major part of the Government's Action Plan in response to Covid-19 was to substantially increase the capacity of public healthcare facilities to cope with the anticipated additional demand. In order to urgently ramp up capacity for acute care facilities, an arrangement was agreed with the private hospitals to use their facilities as part of the public system on a temporary basis, to...