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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (10 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (10 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Since 1st September 2018 all those in receipt of either a full or half-rate Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit are automatically eligible for a GP service free of charge. The cost of this measure will be dependent on a number of factors, including the number of additional applications made to the HSE and the number of applicants who are found to be eligible. This figure will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 112 together. The new National Oral Health Policy, "Smile agus Sláinte" was published on 3rd April 2019.  The Policy supports a preventive approach. It includes proposals for the introduction of  packages of care for children from birth to 16 years of age to be delivered by contracted local dental practices and preventive packages of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of public healthcare property, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Data (10 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (10 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Apr 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 to 126, inclusive, together. On 28 April, at around lunchtime, I made the decision to provide for a free out of cycle smear test for any woman who was concerned, where her GP felt she should have a further test as part of her reassurance. My Department’s advice on this decision was reflected in the subsequent press statement issued on 28 April...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Issues relating to the appropriate communication of the results of the retrospective audit carried out by CervicalCheck emerged following publicity about the case of Ms Vicky Phelan on the evening of 25 April 2018. I met with senior officials from the National Screening Service and the National Cancer Control Programme, with my Department, on Thursday 26 April 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by officials in my Department and will be provided to the Deputy directly as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I requested Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to draft a report on the use of Uro-Gynaecological Mesh in the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women. The report covers the clinical and technical issues involved in ensuring both: 1. the safe and effective provision of mesh procedures in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides that all people ordinarily resident in Ireland are entitled, subject to certain charges, to public in-patient hospital services including consultant services and to public out-patient hospital services. Under Section 52 of the Health Act 1970, as amended by Section 12 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2013, a person who has been referred to a hospital for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to provide you directly with the current position regarding the development of a new community nursing unit in Ballyshannon Co. Donegal.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.