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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Dementia Strategy requires the HSE to consider the provision of dementia advisers, based on the experience of demonstrator sites. In this context, an evaluation of the Dementia Adviser Service, which was published in September 2018, recommends the continuation and expansion of the service to ensure equity of access countrywide. The Dementia Adviser Service, established by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate. Details of properties which have been vacated or are due to be vacated are captured as part of the annual service planning strategy. These properties are reviewed for future use and suitability. They may be refurbished immediately, retained for future use or sold. The HSE operates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The establishment of Hospital Groups has enabled a better configuration of hospital services with benefits relating to safety, quality, access, cost and sustainable medical staffing. The structure ensures that Hospitals working together in a Group will be able to support each other, providing a stronger role for smaller hospitals in delivering less complex care, and ensuring that those who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Data (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: This is a very busy period for our health services, with many hospitals reporting significant numbers of patient attendances. For the first seven months of 2019, the number of patients attending hospital EDs increased by 3.3%, and the number of ED admissions increased by 2.3% compared to the same period last year. In the first six months of 2019, our health services managed better and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The gross cost of acute hospital care as set out in the HSE Annual Report and Financial Statements 2017 incorporates expenditure in relation to all hospital services including emergency departments, inpatient, day case, outpatient services and training programmes for doctors and nurses. The private patient income reported in the annual financial statements only relates to income invoiced by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: This relates to a matter that arose during a case in the Family Courts. While Section 30 of the Health Act 1947 does impose certain obligations on persons or probable sources of infection of infectious diseases, decisions regarding attendance at the Court is a matter for the Court to make. Policy responsibility regarding Court Services is a matter for the Department of Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Sep 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: Health Services (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate. Details of properties which have been vacated or are due to be vacated are captured as part of the annual service planning strategy. These properties are reviewed for future use and suitability. They may be refurbished immediately, retained for future use or sold. The HSE operates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: First Aid Training (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 874 and 876 together. The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is an independent statutory body with responsibility for professional regulation in the area of pre-hospital emergency care including the recognition of professional qualifications. Accordingly, the Deputy's queries have been referred to PHECC for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: First-Aid Training (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The composition of the PHECC Council is provided for under Section 5 of SI No.109 of 2000. While I acknowledge that the legislation does not provide for specific representation on the Council for first aid trainers, the Deputy may wish to note that under Section 5(1)(h), I may appoint three persons with a special interest in pre-hospital emergency care. While currently there are no...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.