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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: According to the National Patient Experience Survey which was published recently, 84% of respondents said they had a very good or good experience in our hospitals. The results regarding the confidence and trust, as well as the dignity and respect patients experience while in hospital, were also encouraging. It is a matter of concern, however, that in the case of Tallaght University...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Remuneration (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I am aware that the organisation referred to by the Deputy has had difficulties in attracting a replacement Chief Executive Officer. Discussions are taking place between officials from my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with a view to deciding whether the salary bands for certain Section 38 funded agencies require adjustment in the context of such difficulties....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I recognise that hospitals are increasingly operating at or above capacity, with year-round demand pressures that are further challenged over the winter months. It is against this background that the Health Service Capacity Review recommended an increase in acute hospitals beds of over 2,600 by 2031 to support the projected increase in demand for services in the years...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Data (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The most up to date validated data in relation to attendances is to the end of October 2018. Up to the end of October 2018, total ED attendances at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital were 51,571, up 3.1% compared to the same period in 2017. ED admissions were 15,791, up 3.5% compared to the same period in 2017. For those over 75, ED attendances were 5,245, up 8.6%,compared to the same period in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Western Building Systems has undertaken work for the Health Service Executive over the last ten years at eleven HSE owned buildings. Further to an assessment of all eleven buildings it was found that there were no fire safety or structural issues arising and therefore the Health Service Executive determined that no further action is required.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The report of the Trauma Steering Group was approved by Government in February 2018. It recommends the establishment of an inclusive trauma system and sets out key recommendations for the organisation of trauma care and the provision of patient-centred trauma services. Implementation of the National Trauma Strategy is part of the wider Sláintecare Implementation Strategy. An interim...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I fully recognise that hospitals are increasingly operating at or above capacity, with year-round demand pressures that are further challenged over the winter months. The Health Service Capacity Review baseline forecast is for a sharp rise in the capacity needed across all sectors by 2031 to meet the projected demand for services in the years ahead. This includes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department does not have staff seconded to work in public sector organisations of other EU Member States. One member of staff of the Department is currently on an unpaid leave of absence to undertake a role with the World Health Organisation. The Department of the Taoiseach arranges a scheme for civil servants to be seconded as Seconded National Experts to EU and UN institutions. At...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Dec 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: Vaccination Programme (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 to 209, inclusive, together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties from the medical profession (including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health)....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE's Expert Group on Medical Need and Medical Card Eligibility examined the issue of awarding medical cards on the basis of illness and concluded that it was not feasible, desirable, nor ethically justifiable to list medical conditions in priority order for medical card eligibility. The Expert Group also concluded that a person’s means should remain the main qualifier for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Dec 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 Expenditure (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) , Ireland's total health expenditure from 2011 to 2016 as a percentage of GNI star is outlined in the following table. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Current Health Expenditure % GNI star 14.0 14.2 13.0 12.2 11.3 10.7 Current health expenditure as a % of GNI star has decreased in each year since 2012. GNI star is designed to be a national...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216, 217 and 248 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Medical Card Unit (NMCU) has responsibility over the management of staffing levels to ensure sufficient medical card turnaround times. I have been assured by the HSE’s National Medical Card Unit that there are currently no delays in the processing of medical applications for any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Dec 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (5 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Following Dr Scally and Dr Denton's appearance at the Joint Committee on Health in October, there has been continued engagement between Dr Scally, his team and the HSE. The HSE advises that as part of this engagement it has addressed queries relating to the audit, and I understand that there are no outstanding queries at this point. In relation to the specifics of how the 190 cases...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (5 Dec 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (5 Dec 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...