David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1228. To ask the Minister for Health the numbers of inpatient and day procedure beds in place at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15594/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1229. To ask the Minister for Health the numbers of outpatient hospital cancellations for February, March, April and June 2020 by hospital and hospital group in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15595/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In response to the Covid-19 pandemic the HSE had to take measures to pause most elective scheduled care activity with effect from the end March 2020. 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 National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and in accordance with World Health Organisation guidelines, and the National Action Plan.

To ensure services are re-introduced in a safe, clinically-aligned and prioritised way, the HSE launched its Strategic Framework for ‘Service Continuity in a Covid Environment’ on 24th June 2020. Its implementation will ensure service resumption is done in an integrated way. This will involve a phased approach to ensure community services are strengthened. The Framework will also consolidate new ways of working and build on international knowledge. The HSE is currently developing a Service Continuity Roadmap for the resumption of services across the health system. My Department, the HSE and the National Treatment Purchase Fund are currently working together to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 on Scheduled Care waiting lists, in order to be prepared to address pent up demand.

In relation to the particular query raised concerning the number of outpatient hospital cancellations for February, March, April and June 2020 by hospital and hospital group in tabular form, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1230. To ask the Minister for Health the number of outpatient hospital cancellations at University Hospital Waterford in each of the years 2018 and 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15596/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.