Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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189. To ask the Minister for Health if women who are 28 weeks pregnant are at an increased risk of becoming severely ill should they contract Covid-19; the information the HSE has on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38906/20]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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198. To ask the Minister for Health if concerns raised by a person (details supplied) with the HSE's recommendation regarding week 28 plus of pregnancy will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38939/20]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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223. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a document (details supplied); the steps being taken to update guidance on pregnancy and Covid-19 regularly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39018/20]

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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224. To ask the Minister for Health the basis on which the HSE Covid-19 guidelines for women who are 28 weeks pregnant are established; if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine regarding women who are 28 weeks pregnant or over; if he has raised these matters with the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39020/20]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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230. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that according to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine that women who are 28 weeks pregnant and beyond are at an increased risk of becoming severely ill should they contract Covid-19; his further views on the information in view of the fact that women who cannot social distance when working are being denied health and safety leave by medmark in line with the HSE’s advice that states persons face a higher risk only if they are pregnant and have a heart defect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39038/20]

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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231. To ask the Minister for Health if he will advise on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); the guidance that has been issued on pregnancy and Covid-19; when the advice will be updated in view of the most recent research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39040/20]

Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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270. To ask the Minister for Health his views on recent research (details supplied); if he plans to update guidelines pertaining to health and safety leave for teachers that is occupational health care on this basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39250/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 189, 198, 223, 224, 230, 231 and 270 together.

Given the role of the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health Programme in the dissemination of pregnancy related clinical guidelines, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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190. To ask the Minister for Health the supports, guidance and information available to patients experiencing long Covid-19 symptoms; his plans to establish a dedicated centre to help those suffering from long Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38908/20]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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191. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the recognition of the long-term effects of Covid-19; his plans to introduce support for patients affected by the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38926/20]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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209. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure long-term care and support for persons experiencing symptoms of long Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38970/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 190, 191 and 209 together.

It is recognised that in some people who have been infected with Covid-19 continuing symptoms or side effects can occur during recovery. These can include physical, mental or emotional difficulties.

A person recovering from COVID-19 infection should speak to their general practitioner or their hospital team about accessing relevant care pathways to ensure that they are enabled to receive support and advice for any long-term symptoms or health problems they may be experiencing.

The general practitioner or the hospital team will understand the clinical history and the personal circumstances relating to an individual and can provide the necessary advice and guidance that suit the particular needs of the individual’s circumstances.

You may wish to note that the HSE has provided information for those recovering after Covid-19, which is available at the following link:- .