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Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (25 Oct 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 provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (25 Oct 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 provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (25 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: Patient Safety (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: It is my intention to bring forward proposals in the coming weeks for Government approval to establish an Independent Patient Safety Council. The Council will have as its first task the completion of a detailed overhaul of existing policy on Open Disclosure reflecting the full range of Dr Scally’s recommendations in this regard. The Department of Health is continuing to engage with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Oct 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: Hospitals Discharges (25 Oct 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 Services Provision (25 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: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 to 269, inclusive, together. The total capital funding for the public Health Services announced in Budget 2019 and published in the Estimates for Public Services 2019 is €667m, an increase of €174m (35%) over the capital funding provided in Budget 2018. - €567m (€564.461m+€2.539m) is available to the Health Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Capital ICT provision in 2019 of €85m will fund a large range of projects that support my Departments eHealth strategy for Ireland as well as the HSE's Knowledge and Information Plan as part of a rolling annual programme of work.  In broad terms, the expenditure on ICT projects in 2019 is planned to be: - Technical Infrastructure - Replacement of existing communications,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Revised Estimate for Vote 38 (Health) includes a provision for the Health Service Executive of €2.7m under Subhead J6 Economic and Social Disadvantage (Dormant Accounts Funding).  This provision comprises €2.45m current and €0.25m capital. Measures approved under the Dormant Accounts Action Plans are delivered on behalf of the Department by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (6 Nov 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: Child and Family Agency Staff (6 Nov 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: Child Abuse (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: AS this is a service issue it has been referred to HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services. The Strategy is being implemented on a phased basis and this work is being led by the National Women and Infants Health Programme. The Programme's Implementation Plan for the Strategy includes a number of actions to facilitate the provision by all maternity hospitals/units...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (6 Nov 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: Medical Card Administration (6 Nov 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: Hospitals Car Park Charges (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 to 498, inclusive, together. Early this year I requested the HSE to undertake a review of car parking charges in public hospitals. I understand that this report is currently being finalised by the HSE and will be submitted for my consideration shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I am delighted that I have secured over €200m in budget 2019 which will directly support a range of initiatives proposed in the Sláintecare Report and committed to in the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy including: - Ringfenced funding for the Sláintecare Programme Office; - €20m for the establishment of a new ring-fenced Sláintecare Integration Fund to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (6 Nov 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 Reports (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 and 661 to 664, inclusive, 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...