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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of health services, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Pharmaceutical Assistants are a grade of pharmacy professionals who are permitted, under section 30(1) of the Pharmacy Act 2007, to act on behalf of a registered pharmacist during the “temporary absence” of the registered pharmacist. Section 30(2) of the Pharmacy Act 2007 permits the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) to make rules as to: 1. What may or may...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: A meeting had previously been arranged with this group but it was necessary to postpone it due to other issues arising. It is intended that the meeting will be re-scheduled for a suitable date in the coming months.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (27 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Reducing waiting times for Cataract surgery remains a top priority in 2018. In the Inpatient Day Case Action Plan, launched in April, 25% (5,000 out of 20,000) of the planned National Treatment Purchase Fund procedures were allocated for cataract patients. Under the Action Plan, the NTPF commits to offer treatment to all clinically suitable patients waiting more than 9 months for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (27 Sep 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. The recently launched Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018 to reduce the number of patients waiting for treatment. As of the end of August...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (27 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I cannot comment on individual cases or matters that are the subject of litigation, one of which is a case managed by the High Court concerning the issue of Discovery. However, I can provide background information on this litigation and clarify matters that are already in the public domain. As of 24 September 2018, letters of potential claims against the Minister, the Health Services...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. The information will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Applications (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE operates two schemes which facilitate patients accessing treatments abroad. The first is the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) which applies where the treatment is not available in the Irish public hospital system. The second is under the Cross Border Directive (CBD). Under the terms of the Directive, patients of an EU/EEA Member State who meet the necessary criteria may opt to avail of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Oct 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 Action Plan (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a matter for the Health Service Executive, I have requested the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Oct 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...