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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below; Programme Est Cost 2018 15% Increase on 2018 Costs BreastCheck €24.1m €3.6m It is planned to continue the implementation of the BreastCheck age extension to women aged 65 to 69 years on an incremental basis to achieve full implementation by 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive 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. The 2013 Act does not give the Minister for Health any powers in this regard. The Act specifies the criteria to be applied in the making of reimbursement decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (2 Oct 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: HSE Waiting Lists (2 Oct 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: Hospitals Policy (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I can assure the Deputy that care provided in publicly funded hospitals is delivered is in accordance with current laws and regulations. Publicly funded health service providers have a statutory responsibility to comply with the provisions of health legislation. The HSE has signed detailed service arrangements with health service providers to ensure people in Ireland can access safe,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Hospital Sector (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: An Independent Review Group (IRG) was established last year to examine the role of voluntary organisations in publicly funded health and personal social services. The IRG is composed of Dr Catherine Day (who is chairing the group), Prof Jane Grimson and Prof Deirdre Madden. The IRG was established to examine current arrangements with regard to the role of voluntary agencies in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Following extensive mediation discussions, agreement was reached between the St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group and the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) on the relocation of the NMH to the Elm Park campus. The terms of this agreement provides for the establishment of a new company which will have clinical and operational, as well as financial and budgetary independence in the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the functions of the Society are set out in the Act. The functions of the PSI are carried out on its behalf by the Council of the Society. Section 30 of the Act provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to be conducted under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Investigations (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 410 and 411 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to an investigation report completed by The Health Information Authority, I have arranged for the question to be referred to HIQA for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration 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: 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: HSE Staff Data (2 Oct 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: General Practitioner Contracts (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to engaging with the representatives of general practitioners on the development of a package of measures and reforms to modernise the 1989 GMS Contract. Our goal is to develop a contractual framework that has a population health focus, providing in particular for health promotion, disease prevention and for the structured care of chronic conditions. This will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Owing to scheduling difficulties, it was not possible for me to meet with MS Ireland in June. However, a meeting has been scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Responsibilities (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 423 together. As this refers to a service-related matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government remains committed to increasing the consultant workforce to support service delivery and to move to a consultant delivered service. Notwithstanding recruitment and retention challenges, the number of consultants employed in the public health services has increased by 118 in the 12 months to end August 2018 and by 479 in the past five years. Where vacancies exist, the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I have received the Third Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation (certain matters relative to a disability service in the South East and related matters) and I am considering its contents. The report will be published on the Department of Health's website in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (2 Oct 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. As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (2 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I am advised that the report of the Working Group on a Model of Care for Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Treatment in Ireland is under consideration by the HSE. The recommendations arising from the report will be considered by my Department once they become available, with a view to progressing implementation by the HSE through the annual service planning process.