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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 May 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 (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: Responsibility for international protection applicants and the operation of the direct provision services referred to in the question are the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality. As part of the whole-of-government direct provision support system the Department of Justice and Equality provides accommodation, food and utilities to those seeking international protection in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 555, 575 and 605 together. The Health Service Capacity Review 2018 projected that demand for adult critical care beds will increase by 43% by 2031, and recommended that additional 190 critical care beds be put in place by 2031. My Department and the HSE continue to work together to address critical care capacity requirements, including intensive engagement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: On the 16th 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 Tests (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: I have no plans in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: According to HSE, there was a 21.1% reduction in Emergency Department (ED) attendances nationally this year up to the end of April 2020 compared to the same period last year. The number of attendances for patients in the over 75 age group also decreased by 15.8% nationally. In relation to ED attendances at Wexford General Hospital, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, both the Citizens’ Assembly on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution and the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution heard evidence about the unsafe importation and use of abortifacient medications in this country during their deliberations in 2017. I was very clear at that time, and during the debates in the House of the Oireachtas,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: 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: Maternity Services (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 568 and 569 together. 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 (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: The Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) Regulations 2020 (SI No. 121 of 2020) were signed by the Minister for Health on 7 April 2020. Schedule 2 of the Regulations sets out essential services that are exempted from the restrictions and therefore can continue to be provided. This includes (at 15(b)) occupational therapy services and speech and language...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: 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 (27 May 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: Medical Cards (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: On December 16, 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: Hospital Staff (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: Detailed guidance and FAQs have been prepared and circulated by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to payment for public servants while on special leave in relation to a COVID 19 related absences. As per the DPER FAQ document, where employees are eligible to receive special leave with pay while absent from work due to COVID-19, payment is based on basic salary and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct reply.