# Stephen Donnelly

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2022

# confusing caper

Explainer: What's going on with Tony Holohan's taxpayer-funded job in Trinity?

Holohan’s move is an “open-ended secondment” from the Department of Health.

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Apr 8th 2022, 3:22 PM

# New Job

Dr Tony Holohan rules out return as Chief Medical Officer after his new role in Trinity College

Controversy has surrounded the salary payment of for his new professorship in Trinity College.

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Apr 7th 2022, 1:45 PM

# tony holohan

'Unusual characteristics' to CMO's new Trinity role, public expenditure minister says

Dr Holohan will be stepping down as the country’s Chief Medical Officer to take up the role at TCD in July.

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Apr 6th 2022, 1:34 PM

# regional health areas

Government approves creation of new Regional Health Areas as part of Sláintecare reforms

There will be a total of six RHAs under the new plans approved by the Government.

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Apr 5th 2022, 2:40 PM

# Covid-19

Government wants a much smaller group with 'fresh' thinking for NPHET's replacement

Around 14 people will sit on the new group which is due to be announced this week.

Around 14 people will sit on the new group, due to be announced this week, Christina Finn writes.

Government reportedly believes some 'fresh' thinking is required on group.

It is understood that Health Minister wants to ensure scientists are well represented and that there is a better gender balance.

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Mar 29th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Covid in cabinet

Justice Minister tests positive for Covid-19 as Health Minister isolates with flu-like symptoms

Taoiseach Micheál Martin tested positive for Covid-19 in Washington last week.

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Mar 23rd 2022, 12:06 PM

# patient safety

Donnelly warns he doesn't want patient safety Bill to create culture of fear within health service

Stephen Donnelly said he does not want to create a culture where people are ‘too afraid’ to report incidents.

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Mar 10th 2022, 1:33 PM

# essential workers

State will pay €100,000 to families of healthcare workers who died of Covid

The HPSC reports that 22 healthcare workers have died having contracted Covid.

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Mar 8th 2022, 1:18 PM

# Coronavirus

Covid-19 restrictions for people travelling to Ireland to end tomorrow

International travellers to Ireland will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative PCR test upon arrival.

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Mar 5th 2022, 4:28 PM

# Health reforms

HSE boss admits ‘challenges’ ahead as €20 billion National Service Plan unveiled

The plan contains pledges to cut waiting lists and continue Ireland on the path to universal healthcare.

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Mar 1st 2022, 5:44 PM

# IVF

Cabinet agrees to publish bill on regulation of reproductive healthcare

An Assisted Human Reproduction watchdog is to be set up under the new bill.

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Feb 28th 2022, 6:00 AM

# waiting list action plan

Health Minister launches €350 million action plan to slash hospital waiting lists

Stephen Donnelly said the plan will see 1.7 million people treated and removed from waiting lists, and reduce the total number by 18%.

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Feb 25th 2022, 1:18 PM

# hyperemesis gravidarum

Govt one step closer to giving severe illness during pregnancy drug free of charge

U-turn on calling Cariban a food supplement as HPRA says such classification is not appropriate.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 7:13 PM

# sláintecare

Deferrals caused by Covid will increase hospital waiting lists this year, says Health Sec Gen

Over 1.5 million people will be added to the waiting lists this year, the Oireachtas Health Committee will hear.

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Feb 16th 2022, 6:45 AM

# hospital parking

Govt won't oppose hospital parking bill, but department 'working on plans' to cap daily charge

The private members’ bill is being brought forward by the Aontú party.

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Feb 16th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Waiting Lists

Waiting lists for children's surgeries to be tackled by extending operating theatre hours

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said “far too many” children are waiting too long for orthopaedic surgery

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Feb 15th 2022, 9:01 PM

# Pregnancy

Group to investigate options for funding severe pregnancy sickness drug to make it more available

The drug, known as Cariban, is currently unavailable on the drugs payment scheme or by medical card.

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Feb 11th 2022, 5:16 PM

# severe morning sickness

Health Minister insists State won't reimburse cost of drug to treat severe pregnancy sickness

When Stephen Donnelly was in Opposition he told Simon Harris that the drug called Cariban should be available on the drugs payment scheme.

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Feb 4th 2022, 6:00 AM

# cost of cancer

Debt collectors calling on cancer patients is 'immoral and must stop', say TDs

There is cross-party support for a motion that calls for the scrapping of €80 inpatient charges and parking charges.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 11:32 AM

# nphet

No current plans for NPHET to be disbanded, says Donnelly

The Health Minister said that the Government is currently looking at a medium-term strategy for current Covid-19 protections, like vaccines and testing.

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Jan 23rd 2022, 2:27 PM

# Surrogacy

Special Oireachtas committee on international surrogacy to be established

The committee is expected to report with recommendations within three months of its establishment.

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Jan 21st 2022, 10:08 AM

# transvaginal mesh

Vaginal mesh and Gardasil: Approval for general indemnity cover and product liability cover

A proposal brought forward by Stephen Donnelly was approved by Cabinet today.

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Jan 19th 2022, 10:09 PM

# easing restrictions

Varadkar wants to set 31 March as a deadline to end almost all legal Covid restrictions

The EU Digital Covid Cert would be still needed for international travel in Europe.

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Jan 18th 2022, 5:55 PM

Minister hopeful of bigger crowds returning for sporting events

Stephen Donnelly was speaking ahead of NPHET’s meeting on Thursday.

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Jan 18th 2022, 4:17 PM

# Covid-19

Isolation rules for close contacts are being relaxed from today — here's a look at the changes

The new, more relaxed regime is being put in place largely to alleviate staffing issues across the economy.

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Jan 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# antigen test

People will be able to register their positive antigen test on the HSE website from tomorrow

People will be able to upload their close contacts through the online system.

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Jan 13th 2022, 5:45 PM

# hospital figures

Number of patients with Covid in hospital but admitted for other reasons close to 30% - CMO

The HSE is to provide the health minister with details about the patient types included in the Covid hospitalisation numbers.

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Jan 12th 2022, 6:36 PM

# vaccine rollout

Children aged 5-11 can get the Covid-19 vaccine from today

Health authorities are encouraging parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated.

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Jan 8th 2022, 1:15 PM

# sodium valproate

Irish families impacted by valproate scandal welcome French court ruling allowing class action

The move in France comes as Irish families await a long-promised inquiry into the use of the drug here.

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Jan 7th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Interview

Leas Ceann Comhairle concerned about govt 'lack of accountability' on Covid heading into 2022

Connolly says she is concerned about democracy and the lack of oversight of ‘draconian’ laws being rolled over into next year.

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Jan 2nd 2022, 7:00 AM

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# Explainer

New Covid testing and isolation guidelines: Here's everything you need to know

The changes are aimed at freeing up Covid-19 testing capacity and easing disruption to businesses.

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Dec 31st 2021, 12:03 PM

# Organ Donation

Over 200 organ transplants carried out despite 'extremely challenging' year for service

Ninety-nine donors were involved in the process – 64 people who had died and 35 living donors.

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Dec 29th 2021, 5:41 PM

# vaccine rollout

Boosters for over-30s from next week, first doses for children 5-11 from next month

People aged 16 to 29 who received the Janssen vaccine will be entitled to a booster next week.

Over 106,000 booster jabs were administered yesterday

Everyone in Ireland over five will be entitled to a vaccine from next month.

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Dec 23rd 2021, 7:20 PM

# sláintecare

Three elective hospitals to be developed in Cork, Galway and Dublin to help tackle waiting lists

It is estimated that they will cater for up to 940,000 planned procedures and operations every year.

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Dec 21st 2021, 7:39 PM

# booster rollout

People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 19 December

It comes after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said Digital Covid Certificates will be reissued in January to include booster vaccines.

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Dec 17th 2021, 10:09 PM

# Covid-19

Government won't refund inbound travellers who got Covid tests before requirement was delayed

The rule was deferred for two days at the start of the month.

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Dec 17th 2021, 3:06 PM

# booster programme

HSE tells centres to allow boosters after 3-month gap as Cabinet discusses Covid developments

Stephen Donnelly said the Government will assess more measures and scheduling options so more people can get the booster jab.

The new guidance will be in place when the HSE updates its IT system

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the schedule for booster jabs is being revised

Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for more GPs and pharmacists to get involved with the booster rollout

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Dec 14th 2021, 1:44 PM

# vaccine programme

Free flu vaccine programme to be extended to people aged over 50

The expansion of the flu vaccine programme was announced by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly this afternoon

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Dec 10th 2021, 3:24 PM

# hotel quarantine

Mandatory hotel quarantine signed back into law amid Omicron concerns

The law allows for travellers who arrive in Ireland from specific named countries to have to stay in a hotel for 14 days.

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Dec 9th 2021, 3:33 PM

# extension to powers

Government says it's 'not practical' to give Dáil scrutiny to Covid emergency powers

A number of politicians have said they are not prepared to sign off on giving ‘wide ranging powers’ to the health minister.

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Dec 8th 2021, 7:59 PM