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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: The Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business was published by the Government earlier this month to ease the COVID 19 restrictions and to reopen Ireland’s economy and society in a phased manner. The roadmap advises that in re-starting economic activity not all the population should go back to the workplace at the same time, with an initial focus on less endangered groups and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 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, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 710 and 812 together. My officials and I have met with the Irish Pharmacy Union twice since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and engagement is ongoing in relation to the State supports which may be of benefit to the pharmacy sector.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (20 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: As this PQ relates to 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 (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: Following the announcement by the Taoiseach on Friday last that it was safe to proceed with the easing of the restrictions set out in phase one of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, farmers markets can reopen with effect from Monday 18 May.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (20 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, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: On the island of Ireland, coordination between the two jurisdictions can make a significant contribution to the management of COVID-19. Close cooperation and, where possible, alignment of public health advice and policy decisions can contribute to more effective management and containment of the virus. In recent weeks, each jurisdiction has published its plan for the unwinding of social...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: The Department is not aware of any HSE identified need in the area of pharmacy to employ individuals post placement to facilitate the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: I am advised that the HSE's National Screening Service were due to initiate discussions early this year with owners of potential sites for a mobile unit in Buncrana. I have asked the HSE to provide a direct up date to you in this regard.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: NPHET has considered issues in relation to overseas travel, informed by World Health Organisation and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control guidance, approaches and learning from other countries, and reports of importation of cases in a number of countries following relaxation of restrictions. As the number of indigenous cases here declines and Ireland eases some...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 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: Health Screening Programmes (20 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: Health Services Access (20 May 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 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: Covid-19 Tests (20 May 2020)
Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.