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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: While the HSE has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, I undertook to pursue this matter on behalf of the Deputy. I have been advised by the HSE that, in line with the Primary Care Network plan developed for the Midlands area, the HSE does not have plans to develop a new health centre or community health facility in the Killucan/Rathwire area.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As the administration of the medical card scheme comes under the remit of the HSE, a copy of the Deputy's question has been forwarded to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (18 Sep 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Sep 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 (18 Sep 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 Services (18 Sep 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: Health Services Data (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 458 and 459 together. As Minister for Health I am committed to putting in place the measures necessary to ensure that both the current use of Transvaginal mesh implants (TVMIs) in surgical procedures in Ireland, and the ongoing clinical management of women who have had these procedures in the past are in line with international best practice and emerging...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As announced in April 2017, the budgeted capital cost of the design, build and equipment programme for which the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) is responsible is €983m, of which €916m is Exchequer capital and €67m is to be funded through commercial and philanthropy sources. The total budgeted capital cost for the delivery of the project is of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As announced in April 2017, the new children’s hospital was scheduled to be open by the end of 2021. The construction contract for the building of the new children’s hospital and associated Paediatric Outpatients and Urgent Care Centres contract were signed in August 2017. At that time, the agreed contract timeline was extended to ensure full alignment in construction...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 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: Brexit Issues (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 465, 529 and 531 together. In co-ordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Health and its agencies, including the HSE and the Health Products Regulatory Authority, are engaging in intensive Brexit preparedness and contingency planning in the area of health. This includes planning for a no-deal Brexit scenario. A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Sep 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 Waiting Lists (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Waiting list figures for the end of August 2018, published last week by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) show there are 1,032 waiters on the Gastroenterology outpatient waiting list in Tallaght University Hospital, of which 282 have appointments. Almost 66% of patients are waiting 6 months or less, while there are 46 waiting 12-15 months. Nationally, the Outpatient Waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471, 474 and 501 together. 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. HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. On 11 July 2014, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 were amended to allow for certain cannabis-based medicinal products to be used in Ireland. The Health Products Regulatory Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 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: Community Care Provision (18 Sep 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: Medical Card Drugs Availability (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key health service objective. However, the challenge is to do this in a safe and sustainable manner. Treatment must be appropriate and proportionate and clinical decision-making, such as prescribing, should be based on both patient needs and sound medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, I have asked the HSE to ensure that a reply to the PQ No.176 is forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (18 Sep 2018)

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