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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 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 Applications (29 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: Home Help Service Provision (29 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (29 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: Legislative Measures (29 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I continue to support the recommendation of the Health Committee that the Bill, in its current form, should not proceed to Committee Stage, and the recommendations of the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that access to cannabis, if permitted for medical purposes, should only be initiated under the direct supervision of an appropriate medical consultant, as part of a clearly defined...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (29 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: The Donnai-Newman Report on the Review of Genetics Services in Ireland (2014) was commissioned by the HSE to recommend improvements in the governance, management and future development of the genetic services. In relation to the matter of the publication of this report, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE National Service Plan 2018 includes a commitment to commence development of the National Genetics and Genomic Network. 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: Cancer Services Funding (29 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: In parallel with the Rapid Access Clinic for Symptomatic Breast Disease in St James's Hospital, a Familial Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Service has evolved to provide a clinical service to women who are considered to be at higher than average risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. Due to increased referral rates to the symptomatic breast disease clinic, as well as to the 'family risk'...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I will not take seven minutes as we discussed this issue a good deal on Committee Stage. I know that we are all motivated by the same idea of ensuring we will have adequate data in order that the legislation can work appropriately. Deputy Clare Daly asked why we would we take what was already in the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act and replicate it in this legislation. I have...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: Hear, hear.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I do.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: Prison.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I thank Deputies for their contributions. I have heard many people reference crisis pregnancies and multiple pregnancies. I really hope those Deputies will support me and other Deputies when we bring forward legislation to address things like free contraception in 2019 and when other Deputies in Opposition parties are pushing for better sex education in our schools. I really hope this...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I really hope that all Deputies-----
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: -----will support the introduction of free contraception, when we bring it before the House, with the same gusto with which they have tonight highlighted the issue and challenge of crisis pregnancy. Here is the way I have approached this Bill. I approached it by doing exactly what I told the people I was going to do. The draft legislation published in March outlined the information we...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: -----and doctors. The idea in amendment No. 43b that if a woman was not asked all these intrusive questions, a doctor would go to prison for up to five years-----
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I can think of a much better use for our doctors than imprisoning them for not asking women-----
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: -----stigmatising and intrusive questions. I propose that we do not accept either of these amendments and that we go ahead and do what we said in the legislation.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: Hear, hear.