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Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: I have no role in the appointment of members to the Board of the hospital in question.

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

Simon Harris: The National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) collaborates with Irish maternity services to translate clinical audit data into improved maternity care for families in Ireland. It is an audit and research centre based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in UCC, Cork. The NPEC conducts audit and research into pregnancy outcomes in the Irish maternity services, working in...

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware the Chief Medical Officer’s report on Perinatal Deaths at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise (2014), recommended that every maternity service should be required to complete and publish a monthly Patient Safety Statement. The National Maternity Strategy and the HIQA (Portlaoise) Report reinforced that recommendation and monthly Patient Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The 2019 HSE National Service Plan was published on Thursday, 20 December 2018. The plan is available to download from the HSE website: Work is already underway between my Department and the HSE on the National Service Plan 2020. The Legislation (Health Act 2004 as amended) outlines the timeframes that must be adhered to in the publication of the Plan. This outlines that my Department must...

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

Simon Harris: Implementation of the National Maternity Strategy is continuing, led by the HSE National Women and Infants Health Programme. The Strategy represents a significant development in the delivery of national maternity policy that will fundamentally change how maternity care is delivered in this country. Funding allocated to-date for the Strategy’s implementation has helped to improve the...

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, 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: Cancer Incidence (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Cancer Registry of Ireland estimate that cancer-directed treatment was undertaken for an average of 27,500 cancer patients per year in 2017 and 2018, within 12 months of the patients' diagnosis. Excluding patients only diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer, an average of 17,700 cancer patients each year have undergone treatment. These figures include surgery, radiotherapy,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Expenditure (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: Dental Services Provision (6 Sep 2019)

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

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

Simon Harris: As this is a service delivery matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.

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

Simon Harris: The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 does not include a specific recommendation on robotic surgery for prostate cancer patients. As the issue raised involves service delivery, I have referred the question to the HSE for further direct reply.

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

Simon Harris: The Health Service Capacity Review published last year was clear on the need for a major investment in additional capacity in both hospital and community – combined with a wide scale reform of the manner and the location of where health services are provided. Since 2017, an additional 267 beds have been opened. The Capacity Programme for 2019 provides for the following increases in...

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, 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for the operation of the Cross Border Directive and the management of the HSE Cross Border Directive (CBD) office is an operational matter for the HSE. Officials of my Department recently met with the HSE to discuss this matter and have requested the Executive to examine current resourcing of the CBD office, and to identify necessary actions to mitigate waiting times...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1294 and 1311 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC is an independent committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in several specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: Applications for National Lottery funding are not handled by my Department and, as such, I have referred your question to the HSE.

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...