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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (12 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Concerns around the safety and certification of various medical devices have been raised by “The Implant Files”, an article published in the Irish Times on 26 November 2018. Medical devices in Europe are currently regulated by legislation which is in place since the early 1990s.  Under this system of regulation, devices are assessed and certified by a notified...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (13 Dec 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving access to hospital treatment is a key priority for Government. This year has seen ongoing improvements with the number of patients waiting for inpatient and daycase procedures (IPDC), now at 72,001 from the peak of 86,100 in July 2017. This represents a 16% reduction in the overall number of patients waiting for an inpatient or day case procedure. The number of patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parental Leave (13 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Independent Review Group established to examine the role of voluntary organisations in health and personal social services began its deliberations in September 2017.   The Group’s terms of reference provided for: An examination of current arrangements across the health and social care sector; Consideration of issues currently arising, and those likely to arise in the future;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the data requested, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Act 2004 (as amended), allows me to extend the period provided to the HSE to prepare, adopt and submit its Service Plan, if required and the HSE were most recently provided with an extension until 12th December.    Following the submission of the National Service Plan, the legislation provides 21 days for me to examine the proposed plan and where necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (13 Dec 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving access to hospital treatment is a key priority for government. This year €55 million was allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to provide treatment for patients. This has been increased to a total of €75 million for 2019 and as a result of this additional funding, my Department is working closely with the NTPF and the HSE to finalise a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 122, inclusive, together. The Health Service Executive is committed to providing accurate information for parents about diseases, the vaccines to prevent them and potential side effects to allow them to choose whether or not to give consent to vaccination. The HSE's National Immunisation Office has developed a comprehensive range of materials...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (13 Dec 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: Health Services Provision (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: There is no specific funding made available directly by the Department of Health to voluntary organisations. Health specific grants are usually provided through the HSE or other lead agencies. In the case of this organisation, I understand that funding is provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and so is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Children &...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government remains committed to the National Maternity Hospital relocation project, which involves the development of a new maternity hospital on the campus of St Vincent’s University Hospital at Elm Park.  My Department is currently engaging with the National Maternity Hospital and the St Vincent’s Healthcare Group in relation to the legal framework required to protect...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 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: Trade Union Recognition (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. I understand that the HSE has received a series of formal notifications from the General Secretary of the Psychiatric Nurses' Association (PNA), advising that the PNA ambulance personnel members are taking industrial action.  Phase 1 of the industrial action commenced on 10 October 2018 and phase 2 followed on 7 November...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 Dec 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: Ambulance Service Provision (13 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: Hospital Facilities (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, 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 2018 recommended an increase in acute hospitals beds of over 2,600 by 2031 to support the projected increase in demand for services in...