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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, health and social personal services are by their nature varied and complex. In some instances, the HSE itself delivers these services directly and in other circumstances, the HSE relies upon funded providers to deliver these services on its behalf. Sections 38 and 39 of the Health Act 2004 legally underpin (a) the provision of services by non-statutory...

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

Simon Harris: I am informed that HSE Disability Services is now moving from the current crisis-response phase to the next phase, which will be one of recovery and safe reinstatement of supports and services critical to people with disabilities and their families. In this context, the HSE are in the process of detailed planning in order to recover these services in line with the Governments' Roadmap. This...

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

Simon Harris: The HSE National Immunisation Office is responsible for managing vaccine procurement and distribution, developing training and communication materials for the public and health professionals. As the question raised by the Deputy is a matter for the National Immunisation Office, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Simon Harris: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to defer all non-urgent elective scheduled care activity, including outpatient clinics. This was to ensure patient safety and that all appropriate resources were made available for Covid-19 related activity and time-critical essential work. This decision was in line with the advice issued by the World Health Organisation, and...

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: Medical Cards (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

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: Medical Qualifications (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: Non-EU qualified applicants are required to pass or be exempt from the Medical Council's pre-registration exam, known as the PRES, in order to be registered with the Council and to practise as a medical doctor in Ireland. Under Registration Rule 2(c). applicants may seek an exemption from the PRES if they hold a higher qualification which is recognised by the Council for the purpose of...

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together. As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Health and the HSE worked together to put new arrangements in place to temporarily allow termination of pregnancy services in early pregnancy to be provided remotely. For the duration of the COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (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: 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: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Simon Harris: The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has approved a number of recommendations relating to protecting and maximising the delivery of essential time-critical non-Covid-19 care alongside Covid-19 care. On 5 May, NPHET agreed that its recommendation of 27 March, in regard to the pausing of all non-essential health services should be replaced, in relation to acute care, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Safety Inspections (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Simon Harris: The HSE through the Health Protective Surveillance Centre has developed an extensive body of guidance and support tools to assist in the management of COVID-19 cases, including in relation to decisions on transfer of patients/residents between care facilities where appropriate. The current relevant guidelines are the: “Interim Public Health and Infection Prevention Control Guidelines...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: The current advice from the HSE, regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), is as follows: "Personal protective equipment (PPE) is valuable as an additional protection for patients and staff. It should only be used where it is likely to be beneficial as outlined in the HSE Personal Protective Equipment PPE guidance: (). It should not be used in other settings where it does not provide any...

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

Simon Harris: Section 11 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 inserted section 38A in the Health Act 1947. Section 38A of the Health Act 1947 provides for the detention and isolation of persons in certain circumstances. Having regard to matters set out in section 38A(2), a medical officer of health may order in writing the detention and...