Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
2011. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will meet long Covid patient groups and an individual (details supplied) regarding the long Covid clinic in the Mater Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44070/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that I have also received a request to meet with the person in question and have responded directly on the matter. I also understand from the HSE that they are engaging with patient groups regarding Long COVID service development, including Long COVID Ireland.
The HSE has developed an interim Model of Care for Long COVID which aims to build on existing service provision, in addition to establishing new services across a number of health care settings including GP, community services and acute hospitals. There is currently a phased implementation of the service with a focus on establishing, Post-Acute and Long COVID clinics within each Hospital Group as a priority to ensure a national service.
As this is an interim Model, the approach to implementation will be agile and flexible, as there may be a need to change and adapt services based on learnings from clinics, new and emerging evidence and current and future demand for service.
My Department and the HSE, continue to review new evidence, research, and data on all aspects of COVID19 including Long COVID, as it emerges to ensure care is in place for all who need it.
