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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I am happy to answer any questions in relation to pre hospital emergency care policy; however as the operation of the ambulance service is the responsibility of the HSE, questions in relation to services are referred to the National Ambulance Service for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jun 2018)

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 Consultant Contracts (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I welcome the opportunity to clarify the position in relation to the use of private investigators in defending the legal cases taken by consultants. I am aware that there has been some criticism of the Departments approving the use of private investigators as part of the defence. The use of these services is not unusual where legal proceedings are in train and where evidence is being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies Data (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The nomination and appointment process for boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision SI80/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2018 €50 million was allocated to the NTPF to provide treatment for patients. This more than doubled its 2017 total allocation of €20m. This funding was to build on the work started in 2017 in addressing waiting times for Inpatient/Daycase (IPDC) procedures, and to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: In Budget 2018, €50 million was allocated to improve access to scheduled and unscheduled care services and this is the funding that I understand the Deputy is referring to in his question. I can confirm that €40 million of this funding was allocated to implement measures aimed at alleviating pressure in our Acute Hospitals over the winter period and €10 million was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department, in recognising the challenges of healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance for the health system, held back dedicated funding of €2 million for 2018. Of this, €1.8 million (FYC) has been allocated to date. The HSE has prioritised work programmes for this funding in line with assessed risk. The majority of the funding available has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The additional funding for primary care development announced by the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform in Budget 2018 is detailed in the table.  The Deputy may wish to note that the allocation for new primary care developments was finalised at €39m under the HSE National Service Plan for 2018. - Allocation (€m) Drawn Down at end Q1 (€m) New...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jun 2018)

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: Hospital Services (21 Jun 2018)

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 Appointments Status (21 Jun 2018)

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: Orthodontic Services Provision (21 Jun 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: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jun 2018)

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: Dental Services (21 Jun 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.  As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to the development of a primary care centre at Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, 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. The Minister for Health does not have any statutory power in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (21 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Medical Cards cannot be used outside of Ireland.  As medical cards are only valid in the Republic of Ireland a person cannot apply for a refund of medicines purchased abroad. Anyone travelling abroad within the EU should apply for a EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) before they travel. The card ensures that a person will get the same access to necessary medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293, 294, 309, 331, 370 and 371 together. A number of technical drafting issues have come to light in relation to Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. Consideration of a resolution to these issues and the likely need for primary legislation are close to conclusion and I expect to be in a position to progress shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation (26 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The Social Care Workers Registration Board has been established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) and is currently preparing for the registration of the profession. This includes the approval of education courses and requirements for registration including the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics. CORU is in ongoing consultation with social care workers and...