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Thursday, 22 Apr 2021

Written Answers Nos. 115-133

Departmental Funding

Questions (115)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh

Question:

115. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the percentage of the overall funding for his Department that has been ring-fenced for the implementation of the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive – Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions; and the breakdown of same. [21003/21]

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Written answers

Our higher education institutions have a duty of care to their students and staff, and a responsibility to foster a campus culture that is clear in the condemnation of unwanted and unacceptable behaviours, which act as barriers to their safety and their active participation in college life.

In April 2019 the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: “Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive – Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions” was launched by my Department.

To assist institutions with implementation of the Framework, funding of over €400,000 has been allocated by my Department to a number of initiatives since its launch. In addition, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) has allocated funding of over €500,000 towards consent workshops, the development of the anonymous report and support tool, and the UCC Bystander intervention programme. Prior to and since the launch of the Framework institutions would have undertaken activities in this area as part of their student services remit from within their overall funding allocations. I do not have data on overall institutional expenditure.

In August 2020 I wrote to all of the Presidents of the publicly funded higher education institutions, as I wanted to strengthen institutional action in this area. I requested the institutions to produce individual action plans on tackling sexual violence and harassment. The action plans have been received by the HEA, and institutions must also report annually on their progress in implementing the Framework.

In April 2021 I launched surveys into staff and student experiences of sexual violence and sexual harassment in our higher education institutions. The surveys, which are being conducted by the HEA, have been sent to all students and staff by their HEIs. A report on these surveys should be available to my Department in a number of months.

I want to see our higher education institutions embed the Framework for Consent into their policies and procedures, so as to ensure their long-lasting impact, which will see Ireland take a leading role in ending sexual violence and harassment. This is a priority for my Department and we will be closely following progress in this area. 

Third Level Institutions

Questions (116)

Neale Richmond

Question:

116. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with DCU on the complaints made by the embassies of Georgia and Ukraine regarding their teaching of a course on the geopolitics of the Caucasus and Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21028/21]

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Written answers

The position is that universities are autonomous bodies within the meaning of the Universities Act 1997, and the management of their academic affairs, including the delivery of courses are matters for the individual institutions. The institutions' governance and their day-to-day management are matters for which the Governing Bodies and the management of the relevant institutions are responsible. 

It would not be appropriate therefore for me to engage in these matters. Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our higher education sector.  

Transport Policy

Questions (117)

Holly Cairns

Question:

117. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which his Department and agencies under his remit encourage and facilitate employees to use active travel to commute to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21053/21]

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I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has a number of initiatives in place to encourage and facilitate employees to use active travel to commute to work. Such initiatives include:

Cycle-to-work scheme:

The Cycle-to-work scheme (generally known as the Bike to Work Scheme) is a tax incentive scheme to encourage staff to cycle to work and is in operation in my Department since 2009.

Travel pass scheme:

The travel pass scheme for public transport is also available to Department staff. The Scheme allows staff to purchase an annual travel pass for bus, dart, train or luas by tax free salary deductions.

Business travel policy:

My Department's policy in relation to the claiming of travel and subsistence expenses specifies that all travel should be by the shortest practicable routes and by the cheapest practicable mode of transport. Officers are encouraged to use public transport whenever practicable, with private transport to be used only in limited circumstances.

In addition, my Department promotes the annual European Mobility week which each year focuses on a particular topic related to Sustainable Mobility. The Department also supports the 'car free day' by encouraging staff who regularly drive to leave their cars at home.

The information in respect of state bodies, within the scope of the Deputy’s question, is not held by my Department. Contact details for these bodies are set out in the attached document should the Deputy wish to contact them directly with this query.

Contact E-Mail Addresses for State Bodies under the Remit of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Name of Body

Dedicated Email address for the Members of the Oireacthas

Designated Official Responsible for assisting Oireachtas Members

Higher Education Authority

Oireachtas@hea.ie

Padraic Mellett*

Irish Research Council( Note 1)

Oireachtas@research.ie

Padraic Mellett*

Grangegorman Development Agency

Communications@ggda.ie

nora.rahill@ggda.ie

SOLAS

oireachtasinfo@solas.ie

Nikki Gallagher

Skillnets Ltd

oireachtas@skillnets.com

t.donnery@skillnets.com

Quality and Qualifications Ireland

ceo@qqi.ie

ceo@qqi.ie

Léargas – The Exchange Bureau

oireachtas@leargas.ie

fbroughan@leargas.ie

Science Foundation Ireland

ciara.cotter@sfi.ie

Ciara Cotter

Note 1 – In regard to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Irish Research Council (IRC) as the IRC operates under the auspices of the HEA. Mr Mellett will address Oireachtas queries for both the HEA and IRC. Please use Oireachtas@hea.ie and Oireachtas@research.ie respectively to contact Mr Mellett.

Garda Stations

Questions (118)

Duncan Smith

Question:

118. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a report on the official reopening and manning of the refurbished Rush Garda station; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20919/21]

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Written answers

The Deputy will be aware that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW.

The works required to reopen Rush Garda station have been completed and the building has been handed over by the OPW to the Garda authorities.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that Rush Garda Station is currently being used for operational activities. A limited public counter service is due to commence in the Station in the near future, though the exact date is yet to be finalised.

As at 31 March 2021, there were 8 Gardaí assigned to Rush Garda station.

I am further advised that community policing services for the Rush area have and will continue to be provided from Lusk Garda Station.

Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports

Questions (119, 120)

Brendan Smith

Question:

119. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 751 of 28 July 2020, if the recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality report on reform of the family law system have been given further consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21043/21]

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Brendan Smith

Question:

120. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she has given further consideration to the implementation of recommendations 9, 11 and 36 of the Report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Reform of the Family Law System; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21044/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together.

The Deputy will be aware that the Family Justice Oversight Group established by my Department in September has as its aim the development of a high level vision for the future of family justice in Ireland. The work of the group is complemented by the recommendations in the report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality on reform of the family law system. These recommendations are being taken into account by the group with the ultimate aim of agreeing a strategy for a modernised family justice system, in parallel with the enactment of the forthcoming Family Court Bill.

As part of its work, the Group is currently engaged in a consultation process whereby relevant stakeholders and all who engage with the family justice system, including children, will have an opportunity to inform the Group’s work. I expect to announce details of the public consultation element of this process shortly.

Parallel to this, the General Scheme of the Family Court Bill provides for the establishment of a District Family Court, a Circuit Family Court and a Family High Court as divisions within the existing court structures. It is proposed that judges will be appointed on a full-time basis to both the District Family Court and the Circuit Family Court for renewable terms of 3 years.

With regard to the specific recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee referred to by the Deputy, one of the areas being considered by the Group is additional training for those working within the family justice system that would benefit all those who engage with the system. As part of the General Scheme of the Family Court Bill, specialist knowledge and ongoing professional training in the area of family law would be required to be appointed as a Family Court judge.

I have noted the Committee’s recommendation on the topic of parental alienation and my Department will shortly be undertaking some research on this. The outcome of that research will inform future decisions on whether any additional policy or legislative measures are considered appropriate in this area.

Transport Policy

Questions (121)

Holly Cairns

Question:

121. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice the way in which her Department and agencies under her remit encourage and facilitate employees to use active travel to commute to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21056/21]

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Written answers

My Department and the agencies under its remit encourages and facilitates employees to use active travel to commute to work.

Employees are encouraged to avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme and in 2020, 88 staff of the Department purchased bicycles under the scheme to support their commute to work. The Department, as part of its Wellness Programme has both a running and walking club. Pre-pandemic, with the support of the Department and their colleagues many of the club members incorporated walking and running in to their journey to and from work. As many of the Department's staff are currently working from home the Department continued, through its Wellness Programme to encourage staff to stay active for both their physical and mental wellbeing. Again, the running and walking clubs supported and encouraged activity with both running and step challenges, many of which had the added benefit of raising funds for charity.

Legal Aid Service

Questions (122)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice the way in which she is guaranteeing the independence of her review into the use of public defenders as per a commitment to an independent review of the area within the Programme for Government (details supplied). [21063/21]

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As the Deputy is aware, the agreed 2020 Programme for Government includes a commitment to “independently examine the option of a dedicated system of public defenders”.

The development of an evidence based analysis of the costs and benefits associated with the policy choices for introducing a Public Defender System, not only in terms of the direct and indirect financial costs of establishment, but also taking account of the possible economic impacts of such a model on the wider system, will help to inform, identify and develop the objective for introducing any potential changes to the existing system.

The current position is that an initial scoping paper on this matter has been developed within my Department, setting out options for how the process will be conducted. The next step is to develop the Terms of Reference for the review, taking into account international best practice and equality of arms between prosecution and defence, and that process is underway.

Proposed Legislation

Questions (123)

Holly Cairns

Question:

123. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the date to which his Department is working towards to introduce the nursing home support scheme (amendment) Bill to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20872/21]

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The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, commonly referred to as the Fair Deal Scheme, has been in operation for over 10 years and there is broad agreement that the Scheme operates well and continues to provide appropriate financial assistance where it is required.

However, it is recognised that the Act, in its current form, does not place caps on the financial assessment of family owned and operated farms or businesses when calculating the means to pay for nursing home care. This places a potentially onerous burden on family successors and could challenge the future viability of these productive assets.

Therefore, the Department of Health has proposed a policy change to the Scheme, to cap contributions based on farm and business assets at three years where a family successor commits to working the productive asset. The stated policy objective of the legislation is to introduce additional safeguards in the Scheme to further protect the viability and sustainability of family farms and businesses that will be passed down to the next generation of the family to continue to work them as productive assets to provide for their livelihood.

This change was approved by Government and underwent pre-legislative scrutiny in the last Dáil. Progress on the development of the Bill was negatively impacted by the dissolution of the last Dáil and    

The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, commonly referred to as the Fair Deal Scheme, has been in operation for over 10 years and there is broad agreement that the Scheme operates well and continues to provide appropriate financial assistance where it is required.

However, it is recognised that the Act, in its current form, does not place caps on the financial assessment of family owned and operated farms or businesses when calculating the means to pay for nursing home care. This places a potentially onerous burden on family successors and could challenge the future viability of these productive assets.

Therefore, the Department of Health has proposed a policy change to the Scheme, to cap contributions based on farm and business assets at three years where a family successor commits to working the productive asset. The stated policy objective of the legislation is to introduce additional safeguards in the Scheme to further protect the viability and sustainability of family farms and businesses that will be passed down to the next generation of the family to continue to work them as productive assets to provide for their livelihood.

This change was approved by Government and underwent pre-legislative scrutiny in the last Dáil. Progress on the development of the Bill was negatively impacted by the dissolution of the last Dáil and by the COVID-19 pandemic. The response to the pandemic has been and continues to be a national and public health priority. However, the Programme for Government commits to introducing this amendment to the Nursing Home Support Scheme and work on the legislation has continued to progress. Officials in my Department and draftspeople in the Office of the Attorney General have been working intensively on drafting this legislation for several months, and I am pleased to say that a finalised draft of the Bill has now been signed by the Attorney General. I am sure you will appreciate that several steps must be completed before the Bill is laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, including its approval by Government. I expect to bring the Bill to Cabinet for approval in the next couple of weeks. It will be published very shortly thereafter and presented to both Houses of the Oireachtas at the earliest possible opportunity.  

 

Long-Term Illness Scheme

Questions (124)

Holly Cairns

Question:

124. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the status of the cross-Departmental report on Prader-Willi syndrome; when it is expected that the report will be published; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20873/21]

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Written answers

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives.

I met with representatives of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Ireland (PWSAI) on the 4th February this year and I must say that the Prader-Willi syndrome Report is very much welcomed and a reflection of the commitment of PWSAI.

It was proposed to enlist the wider support of other stakeholders in conjunction with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to formulate an implementation plan.

I am informed by the HSE that this process is being undertaken with a view to publishing the report, and establishing a working group to develop a model of integrated clinical care that will take into account the specific healthcare recommendations of this report. 

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Medicinal Products

Questions (125)

Holly Cairns

Question:

125. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the progress in making a gene therapy (details supplied) available and publicly funded for persons diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20874/21]

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Written answers

The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.

In line with the 2013 Health Act and the national framework agreed with industry, if a company would like a medicine to be reimbursed by the HSE, the company must submit an application to the HSE to have the new medicine added to the reimbursement list.  Reimbursement is for licenced indications which have been granted market authorisation by the European Medicines Agency or the Health Products Regulatory Authority.

In making a relevant reimbursement decision, the HSE is required under the Act to have regard to a number of criteria, including efficacy, the health needs of the public, cost effectiveness and potential or actual budget impact.

HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds, on the advice of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE).

I am advised by the HSE that, in April 2020, the NCPE received a reimbursement application dossier for Onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma). On 13 May 2020, the NCPE completed a rapid review with respect to this application and recommended a full Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of Zolgensma compared with the current standard of care.

This HTA is now being undertaken as a part of the Beneluxa collaboration as a joint HTA between Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium, with Austria acting as a reviewer.

The assessment, due to be concluded in April 2021, will be followed by further discussions among the participating countries regarding pricing and reimbursement.

Covid-19 Pandemic

Questions (126)

Holly Cairns

Question:

126. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the way the appeals system for those in mandatory quarantining operates; the grounds on which appeals can be made; the time scale involved; the number of persons who have appealed their mandatory quarantining; the outcomes of those appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20875/21]

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Written answers

The Health Act 1947, as amended, provides that all persons arriving in Ireland from a designated state, or having travelled through a designated state in the previous 14 days, are required to undergo mandatory quarantine in a designated facility unless they are an exempted traveller under the Act. All applicable travellers must reserve and pay for a place in mandatory hotel quarantine.

The Act allows for travellers to request a review of decisions relating to their quarantine (independent appeals process); however this can only be undertaken once quarantine has begun and on a limited number of grounds. Public health will remain a paramount consideration.

The Department of Justice is supporting the Department of Health in relation to the review process and has put in place a process which provides a seven day a week service. 

Decisions must be returned within 24 hours of receipt of the request for review. Requests for review are based on the specific grounds established in the law.  Appeals officers have been selected from a group of barristers who have also provided a service in relation to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal. There are currently 35 appeals officers to ensure they are completed within the 24 hour timeframe.

As of 20th April, there have been 478 appeals. 44 appeals have been granted, 433 appeals have been refused and 1 appeal pending.

Medical Aids and Appliances

Questions (127)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

127. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if funding for equipment will be provided for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20880/21]

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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Covid-19 Pandemic

Questions (128, 129, 135)

Chris Andrews

Question:

128. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if he has sought advice from the Chief Medical Officer or NPHET regarding the position of fully vaccinated persons and mandatory hotel quarantine; if so, if the advice will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20883/21]

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Charles Flanagan

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129. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the details of the criteria applied in respect of obliging persons travelling to Ireland from particular countries both EU and non-EU to undergo mandatory hotel quarantine. [20887/21]

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Charles Flanagan

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135. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the categories of exemptions and exceptions for mandatory hotel quarantine for persons travelling to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20898/21]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 128, 129 and 135 together.

Mandatory hotel quarantine has been introduced as one element of Ireland’s public health measures to combat the transmission of COVID-19 variants of concern.

The Health Act 1947, as amended, provides that all persons arriving in Ireland from a designated state, or having travelled through a designated state in the previous 14 days, are required to undergo mandatory quarantine in a designated facility unless they are an exempted traveller under the Act. All applicable travellers must reserve and pay for a place in mandatory hotel quarantine.

Mandatory hotel quarantine is also necessary in circumstances where passengers coming from non-designated states do not provide evidence that they have a negative or ‘not detected’ result from a COVID-19 Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test carried out no more than 72 hours before arrival into Ireland.

The Act identifies those who are exempt from mandatory hotel quarantine;

- arriving into the State in the course of duty and who hold a valid Annex 3 certificate (ensuring the availability of goods and essential services)

- arriving in the State in the course of duty and are drivers of a heavy goods vehicle

- airline pilots, aircrew, maritime master or maritime crew and who arrive in the State in the course of performing duties

- travelling to the State pursuant to an arrest warrant, extradition proceedings or other mandatory legal obligation

- a member of An Garda Síochána or Defence Forces (or their equivalents from another state) and travelling to the State in course of duty

- travelling to the State for unavoidable, imperative and time-sensitive medical reasons and these reasons are certified by a registered medical practitioner or person with equivalent qualifications outside the State

- having been outside of the State to provide services to or perform the functions of an office holder (under any enactment or the Constitution) or a member of either house of the Oireachtas or the European Parliament

- diplomats and certain other categories of persons entitled to privileges and immunities in the State

Regulations also exempt transit passengers who do not leave the port or airport before travelling out of the State and who have a 'not detected' COVID-19 PCR test result, following a test taken within 72 hours of their arrival into Ireland.

The Government continues to evaluate wider policy on international travel as informed by the epidemiological situation and public health advice.

In this context, Regulations have been introduced to exempt limited categories of persons from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine;

- Fully vaccinated persons arriving from designated states are exempt from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine. This only applies to persons who are fully vaccinated with an EMA-approved vaccine. Travellers must have a negative pre-departure PCR test and complete a period of self-quarantine at home or wherever specified the passenger locator form.

- All families travelling with new-born babies (no more than 28 days old), including those who have travelled to a designated state for the purpose of surrogacy, do not have to complete mandatory hotel quarantine. Travellers must have a negative pre-departure PCR test and complete a period of self-quarantine at home or wherever specified the passenger locator form.

- Elite athletes, whose attendance is necessary for the running of a high-level sporting event. These people are still required to quarantine at home, except for the time necessary to attend the sporting event. This step allows for the safe continuation of high-level sports while also protecting against spread of COVID-19.

The provisions of the Act allow for travellers to request a review of decisions relating to their quarantine; however, this can only be undertaken once quarantine has begun. Requests for review can be based only on a limited number of grounds and public health will remain a paramount consideration. The SLO (Irish Defence Forces) in the hotel can provide further information on how to apply.

It is important to note that the list of designated states will be subject to change at short notice and passengers are required to check the list before travelling to Ireland, to be sure of their obligations.

Further information on exemptions can be accessed on www.gov.ie/quarantine.

Vaccination Programme

Questions (130, 133)

Neale Richmond

Question:

130. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if an alternative vaccine will be immediately provided to those in the 60-69 years of age cohort who are not recommended to take a vaccine (details supplied) due to past medical history; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20892/21]

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Michael Ring

Question:

133. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the vaccination option available to persons aged 60-69 who have been advised by their general practitioner not to take a vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20895/21]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 133 together.

On 7 April 2021, the European Medicine Agency (EMA) announced that they had concluded an investigation into a number of very rare, unusual blood clots occurring with low platelets in people following vaccination with Vaxzevria (formerly COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca). The EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) concluded that unusual blood clots with low blood platelets should be listed as very rare side effects of Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca but that the benefits of this vaccine continue to outweigh the risks.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) announced revisions to the recommendations for the use of Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca. In line with these recommendations,

- All of those aged 60 years and older can get any authorised COVID-19 vaccine, including Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca;

- Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca is not recommended for those aged under 60 years including those with medical conditions with very high or high risk of severe COVID-19 disease;

- For people who have already received Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca:

- Those aged 60 years and older should continue to receive their second dose 12 weeks later as scheduled,

- Those aged under 60 years with an underlying condition (those identified in cohort 4 and cohort 7) should continue to receive their second dose 12 weeks later as scheduled,

- Those aged under 60 years with no underlying condition (therefore not identified in cohort 4 and cohort 7) should have the scheduled interval between their first and second doses extended to 16 weeks to allow for further assessment of the benefits and risks as more evidence becomes available,

- Those who have developed unusual blood clots with low platelets after the first dose of Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca should not be given a second dose.

The Department of Health will continue to monitor the roll-out of Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca in Ireland and internationally in collaboration with the HPRA and the NIAC. The Department of Health, the HSE and the High-Level Taskforce will now work together to ensure that these updated recommendations are incorporated into the ongoing implementation of the vaccination programme.

Vaccination Programme

Questions (131)

David Cullinane

Question:

131. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20893/21]

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Written answers

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Public Sector Pensions

Questions (132)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

132. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a matter in relation to a HSE pension will be addressed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20894/21]

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Written answers

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. 

Question No. 133 answered with Question No. 130.
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