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

Simon Harris: The HSE advise that the implementation of the model of care for lymphoedema and lipoedema in the proof of concept sites is on hold due to redeployment of staff arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. The early detection proof of concept project at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital is tentatively planned to restart in June, depending on staff availability. Guidelines for reopening...

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (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: Covid-19 Tests (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: 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: Covid-19 Tests (27 May 2020)

Simon Harris: As this is a operational matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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

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

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

Simon Harris: The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is the independent statutory body with responsibility for standards of education in pre-hospital emergency care. Its functions include the conduct of examinations leading to the award of N.Q.E.M.T. Accordingly, the matter raised by the Deputy has been referred to PHECC for a direct response.

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

Simon Harris: The Children & Families Relationship Act 2015 was enacted in April 2015 and represents a significant milestone for families in Ireland as it aligns our family law with the realities of modern family life in Ireland. The rights, welfare and best interests of children is fundamental to the legislation. The recent commencement of Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationship...

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 Supports (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)) podiatry services as these services are provided by a member...

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...