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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 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: Work Permits Eligibility (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: Responsibility for the employment permit system rests with my colleague, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. In order to amend the policies underpinning the current system, it must be demonstrated that recruitment difficulties are due to shortages and not to factors such as pay and/or working conditions. It is important therefore that a detailed business case, which sets...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Elder Abuse (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the health sector a number of measures are in place, or are being developed, to protect adults at risk of abuse and neglect. The HSE published its national safeguarding policy and procedures, Safeguarding Vulnerable People at Risk of Abuse, in December 2014. This provides clear guidelines and procedures for staff to follow both in cases of suspected abuse and of neglect...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 623 to 626, inclusive, together. As these question(s) relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jul 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: Mental Health Services (10 Jul 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: National Maternity Hospital (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the redevelopment and relocation of the new maternity hospital at Elm Park, I can confirm that the terms of the Mulvey agreement provide for the establishment of a new company which will have clinical and operational, as well as financial and budgetary independence in the provision of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services.  At present, a draft legal framework is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jul 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: In December 2017, the Government  announced that additional funding would be provided to enable all carers in receipt of Carer's Allowance to qualify for a GP visit card. Following detailed financial analysis the Minister decided to extend this Scheme to all persons in receipt of Carer's Benefit. The legislation to provide this service, the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 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: Child Protection (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs is responsible for developing the policy and legislative framework in relation to child welfare and protection.  The Department also has oversight of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, regarding the implementation of policy and the effective delivery of child welfare and protection services. Tusla has a primary responsibility to promote...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the health care property estate, my Department has asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's query relates to the HSE's response to a data subject seeking access to personal data I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply. The Deputy may also wish to advise his constituent that she can obtain further information from and/or make a complaint to the Data Protection Commissioner.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (10 Jul 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: Hospital Services (10 Jul 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: Orthodontic Services Provision (10 Jul 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: Speech and Language Therapy Data (10 Jul 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: Health Care Professionals (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: For employment in the HSE, Health Care Assistants are required to hold the  FETAC/QQI Health Care Support Level 5, Major Award. This broad training base provides an education in person centred care as well as a wide variety of aspects in patient care. Health Care Assistants perform a significant role as part of the multi disciplinary team in various services throughout the HSE. Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 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: Health Care Policy (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: A new National Oral Health Policy is currently being finalised and I expect it will be published later this year. The aim of the policy is to develop a model of care that will enable preventative approaches to be prioritised, improve access, and support interventions appropriate to current and future oral health needs. The development of the policy has involved a number of working groups and...