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Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Absolutely, the Deputy can. Depending on when we finish Committee Stage, I propose, with the Chairman's indulgence, that the committee be informally convened, or whatever he believes is appropriate, so we can work out the issues we have discussed on this Stage. As the Deputy has heard me argue vociferously today, I believe some amendments, though I am not talking about this specific one,...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: That is no problem.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I would very much welcome the Deputy's company.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Many issues have been discussed in a very constructive way today. I hope that the official information which I will make available will enable continued progress on areas where there is no disagreement. There have not been very many policy disagreements, rather a debate on the best way to do this and whether some things should be better defined. I hope that if we make officials and advice...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The issue of conscientious objection will be dealt with in detail tomorrow. There is an obligation on the doctor to notify the woman of a conscientious objection at the earliest possible opportunity rather than do so at the end of the decision-making process. That is a somewhat technical point. Contrary to the arguments being made by some people, institutions do not have a conscience and,...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: That would arise in regard to terminations at nine to 12 weeks in maternity hospitals.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: That is correct.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Deputies are welcome to attend.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Reviews (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department is developing new legislation to replace the Dentists Act 1985, and work on the preparation of the Dental Bill is progressing steadily in parallel with other competing legislative priorities. Drafting of the Scheme of the Bill has commenced, but is at an early stage. Department officials are currently committed to drafting a Regulated Professions (Health & Social...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of capital projects in the health services, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (7 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: Pharmacy Regulations (7 Nov 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 Pharmacy Act 2007 provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I am committed to maintaining the focus on addressing overcrowding in our hospital emergency departments. My Department is working with the HSE to ensure the most effective response to the winter challenges to unscheduled care provision and I expect to be in a position to outline the detail of the winter plans very shortly. As part of Budget 2019, an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: With regard to the matter raised, officials of my Department are collating the data requested and will provide it directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Considerable progress is being made in relation to the Cannabis for Medical Use Access Programme. An Expert Group has drawn up clinical guidance for healthcare professionals treating patients through the Access Programme. These guidelines are available on the Department’s website. The guidelines contain detailed information on medical cannabis, including clinical guidance on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (7 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Under existing arrangements consultants in public hospitals are covered by the Clinical Indemnity Scheme (CIS) in respect of the prescription of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) based products for a patient under their care provided that the consultant is permitted to do so under a licence granted by the Minister for Health under the Misuse of Drugs Acts and where he/she has exhausted all other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (7 Nov 2018)

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