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An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I will certainly check it out, but I can assure the Deputy that Navan is being supported and has not been forgotten by the Government. The Deputy told the people of Navan eight years ago that we were going to close the hospital. Not only have we not closed it, we have made it busier and have plans to make it even busier.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As long as the Minister of State, Deputy English, is looking after Navan, the Deputy need not worry, we will keep the hospital busy.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I have a job to do in providing resources. Those who are paid to manage hospitals have a job to do also. The HSE was given €26 million more by the House and the Government for the winter plan. I suggest the general manager of CUH contact the hospital group director to have this matter addressed. As I said, €26 million in additional funding has been...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for her important question. We have provided sufficient funding to keep the waiting period for the fair deal scheme at four weeks from now until the end of the year. We are beginning to see a fall in the number of delayed discharges, admittedly from a high base. As I said to Deputy Buckley, the HSE has been given an additional €26 million to engage in winter...

Acknowledgement and Apology to Women and Families affected by CervicalCheck Debacle: Statements (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I want to close today's statements by sincerely thanking the women and family members who are here with us in the Gallery, those who are watching proceedings nearby and those who are watching from afar. I have met many of you over the past year and a half and come to know some of you very well. Others I may know less well but I hold their personal stories and experiences with me each and...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Deputy Micheál Martin raises an important issue and one with which I agree. It is our intention to publish the assisted human reproduction Bill by the end of the year and I imagine this Oireachtas will be working on its passage through 2020. There has been some very good work done on pre-legislative scrutiny. I will bring the Bill to Cabinet and will publish by the end of the year....

Acknowledgement and Apology to Women and Families affected by CervicalCheck Debacle: Statements (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Yes.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: You should visit the site.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: You should visit the site and meet the health and safety officers.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: You have never visited the site.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The new Children’s Hospital is a vital and much needed project and the Government will ensure that the new Children’s Hospital will be delivered within the overall investment programme, as set out in Project Ireland 2040. In December 2018 the Government approved the construction investment for the new children's hospital and two outpatients and urgent care centres, at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme Data (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE National Immunisation Office is responsible for managing vaccine procurement and distribution, developing training and communication materials for the public and health professionals.  All vaccines administered through the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule and School Immunisation Programme are provided free of charge.  As this PQ relates to a service matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency Data (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: State indemnity, as operated by the State Claims Agency, is provided to delegated State authorities (including University Hospital Kerry), in respect of personal injury, third-party property damage and clinical negligence liabilities. The Agency has a statutory mandate, in respect of these liabilities, to investigate and manage to completion any cases arising. I am assuming that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive recently published its Capital Plan for 2019-2021 outlining the projects to be progressed over the three-year period. The Capital Plan provides for €220m capital funding to the Community Nursing Unit programme over the period 2019 to 2021 and also sets out the current status of all projects within the programme, including new development at the Sacred...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 389 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, if a company would...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the HSE that while there is no national recruitment embargo or moratorium, there is a priority requirement for all HSE services to maintain, or get to, an affordable staffing level that is sustainable in 2019 and 2020, while also prioritising the delivery of safe services. With regard to the specific query relating to a single individual, I have asked the HSE to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of public healthcare property estate and has advised that it is currently reviewing the future potential for the delivery of primary and community care services on the site at Armagh Road Crumlin . In the meantime, it has been necessary for the property to be boarded up in line with vacant property protocol and for insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Implementation of the agreement reached in relation to nurses and midwives has commenced.  Rather than a ‘pay deal’, the agreement is made up of a number of elements intended to improve the recruitment and retention of nurses and midwives.  It provides for the introduction of the Enhanced Practice nurse/midwife roles, as well as a range of other measures.  It...