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Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I have nothing further to what I already said on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank Senators for their contributions and the work they put into the drafting of these amendments. They have put a lot of work into what is a very sensitive and important area that we are all determined to get right. As Senator Bacik said at the start of her contribution, I am conscious that while we are talking about the issue of criminalisation in the final grouping of amendments -...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Reference was made to the criminalisation of doctors. Doctors are watching this. We need our doctors and we want them to provide this service. Many doctors are stepping up to provide this service so I just need to reiterate the wording in the legislation which refers to doctors carrying out terminations on the grounds allowed for in the legislation, forming a reasonable opinion and acting...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: It is a momentous day. It is an historic day. It is a day that I am humbled and proud to be a part of. There are so many people I want to thank that it will not be possible to thank them all. I begin by thanking the Cathaoirleach for the way in which he has chaired this debate with fairness and impartiality throughout recent days. I thank the Members of Seanad Éireann for the...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, for his clinical leadership. I thank the incredible Geraldine Luddy-----

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: -----who is here with me this evening and who has been over so many days. I thank Mr. Ronan Horgan, Ms Aoife O'Brien, Ms Bronwyn Conway and Ms Noelle Waldron for all the work they have done in the Department in making sure that we were well briefed and in a position to brief Members of the Oireachtas as we went through the various legislative Stages. I thank my own team, Ms Joanne Lonergan,...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: -----who did incredible work on this issue over so many years. Despite their small number, these Senators succeeded more than once in putting this matter on the agenda of the Oireachtas when it was not on the agenda of the majority. It is on their shoulders that we stand tonight. At the end of such a long journey, it is astonishing to reflect on how far we have come in the past year. We...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Does the Deputy condemn it?

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I also thank Deputy Brassil for tabling this Bill. I recognise his particular interest in this, his commitment to the issue, his professional background and for not giving out about the problem but bringing forward ideas and proposals. I appreciate the opportunity for discussion during Private Members' time of what is a very important issue for us all. I certainly do not argue with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (18 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As you will be aware, Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 contain provisions relating to the regulation of donor-assisted human reproduction (DAHR) procedures carried out in the State, including dealing with the rights of children born as a result of those procedures. The enactment of the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Act 2018 was necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (18 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Decision Making (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Part 8 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a legislative framework for advance healthcare directives (AHDs). An AHD is a statement made by a person with capacity setting out his or her will and preferences regarding treatment decisions that may arise in the future when he or she no longer has capacity. Section 91 of the Act relates to the development of a code...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 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: Health Services Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I have been advised by the HSE that a reply to Parliamentary Question No. 131 has issued to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (18 Dec 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: Health Services Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348, 368 and 378 together. Work is continuing on planning for the implementation of the ancillary recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. This includes exploring issues associated with enhancing access to contraception, with a view to developing evidence-based policy in this area. Preparations are ongoing for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (18 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (18 Dec 2018)

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