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Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the functions of the Society are set out in the Act. The functions of the PSI are carried out on its behalf by the Council of the Society. Section 30 of the Pharmacy Act 2007 provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the functions of the Society are set out in the Act. The functions of the PSI are carried out on its behalf by the Council of the Society. Section 30 of the Pharmacy Act 2007 provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (27 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The purpose of the Action Plan is to set out a timeline for the delivery of outputs to support the completion of the Sláintecare strategic actions on a programme and project basis. The Action Plan details the outputs that are to be delivered over 2019, with progress to be measured and reported on a biannual basis. All the actions committed to be delivered in 2019 are intended to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is a notifiable disease in Ireland since 2012. Lyme disease is a well-recognised infection, which is familiar to GPs and hospital specialists (especially those specialising in Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Dermatology Cardiology and Microbiology)....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, 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. As Minister for Health I have no role in this statutory process.  I am informed by the HSE that a new application for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 608 to 611, inclusive, together. Maintaining scheduled care access for all patients is a key priority for hospitals. I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures.   The HSE's annual service plan sets out the totality of Acute...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: My Department and the Health Service Executive are currently engaged in a process to finalise the HSE Capital Plan for 2019. In developing its Capital Plan for 2019 and future years, the HSE must consider a range of issues, including the expenditure that is contractually committed, the HSE’s annual requirement in relation to meeting risks associated with clinical equipment, ambulances...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Mar 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: Medical Conditions (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 618, 833 and 935 together. A Lymphoedema/Lipoedema Working Group was established by the HSE with the aim of developing a national integrated model of care for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of lymphoedema/lipoedema in accordance with evidence-based practice. I am advised that the Working Group has completed its report, outlining a Model of Care for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 619 to 621, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for the Government. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Mar 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: Hospital Services (26 Mar 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: Hospital Acquired Infections (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent authority established to drive high-quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. HIQA operates under the Health Act 2007, which sets out the functions which the Authority is to carry out. The Act provides HIQA with the power to set standards for the healthcare services delivered by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, we have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (26 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Mar 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: Medical Internships (26 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Decision Making (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Part 8 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a legislative framework for advance healthcare directives (AHDs). An AHD is a statement made by a person with capacity setting out his or her will and preferences regarding treatment decisions that may arise in the future when he or she no longer has capacity. Section 91 of the Act relates to the development of a code of...