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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge that Outpatient waiting times are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. The HSE service plan 2018 sets out a target that 80% of patients waiting for a first outpatient appointment will be seen within a 52 week wait timeframe. HSE figures for March 2018 show that Waterford University Hospital is seeing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Officials of my Department have discussed the matters raised in this Question with the Deputy. A response will issue directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (29 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: In the context of a difficult winter for our health services, further compounded by Storm Emma, the first 4 months of the year saw a rise of 13.9% of patients on trolleys nationally, as compared to the same period in 2017. This reflects a rise in demand for unscheduled care across the hospital system, characterised by increased attendances and admissions, in particular, of those in the over...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As the provision of these devices is a service matter, the HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy on its monitoring of cost efficiencies. One of the recommendations made by the Health Technology Assessment Expert Group was that data on costs incurred by patients using the device should be reviewed after a period of one year. I do not propose to request a change to this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge that Outpatient waiting times are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. The HSE service plan 2018 sets out a target that 80% of patients waiting for a first outpatient appointment will be seen within a 52 week wait timeframe. HSE figures for March 2018 show that Tallaght University Hospital is seeing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

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: Health Services (29 May 2018)

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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

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: Emergency Departments (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the Winter Initiative, over 200 additional beds opened this winter across a range of sites, including 14 additional beds in St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny.  In addition, St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny was supported over the recent winter months with additional home support packages and transitional care beds in order to reduce delayed discharges, which can impact on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (29 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Currently, there are seven hospital groups which have responsibility for planning and managing acute hospital services within a specified area. The Groups are presently established on a non-statutory administrative basis. Each Group has an Administrative Board that has a mandate to assist and advise in respect of acute hospital services in the Hospital Group. Management teams are in place for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Negligence Cases (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Since the publication of the recommendations of the Working Group on Medical Negligence and Periodic Payments, which was chaired by former High Court Judge John Quirke, significant legal reforms have been introduced or are on the way in order to deal more effectively with clinical negligence claims.   These include the enacting of The Mediation Act, 2017 and The Civil...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: At the end of March, the HSE is €116m over profile.  While made up of offsetting surpluses and deficits, the main drivers of the overall deficit are Acute Hospitals, Disabilities, Support Services, State Claims Agency, and underachievement on the Value Improvement Programme.  Expenditure in the Acute Hospitals Division is approximately €63m over budget at the end...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The Sláintecare report makes a number of recommendations in relation to improving health service structures, governance and accountability, including the establishment of a governing board for the HSE and the establishment of regional bodies to support the delivery of integrated care. A range of actions are already underway in response to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures and outpatient appointments is a key commitment in the programme for Government. It is acknowledged that outpatient waiting lists are a challenge which need to be addressed. The development of a sustainable and safe paediatric orthopaedic service, including scoliosis services for children and young people has been prioritised in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (29 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge that Outpatient waiting times are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. The HSE service plan 2018 sets out a target that 80% of patients waiting for a first outpatient appointment will be seen within a 52 week wait timeframe. HSE figures for March 2018 show that Our Lady's Hospital, Navan is seeing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The Minister of Health approved a policy for the reimbursement of the expenses of living donors in November 2014. The scheme provides for the reimbursement of accommodation and travel expenses incurred by living kidney donors up to a maximum of €6,000.  In addition, the scheme reimburses loss of earnings incurred by salaried/waged donors and self-employed donors for up to 12 weeks...