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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 180 together. The children’s hospital is one of the most complex and important public capital projects that this country has ever embarked upon. The hospital will facilitate the implementation of a new model of care that will have a profound impact on all paediatric services once the new hospital is open. Considerable work has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: In May 2018, I asked CervicalCheck to make the necessary arrangements to provide that any woman who had had a CervicalCheck smear test, and whose GP considered that they should have a further test, to access such a further test without charge. This decision was made in good faith to address the considerable fears of the many anxious women in Ireland as a result of significant media coverage...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jan 2019)

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 (17 Jan 2019)

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: Medical Card Applications (17 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: Government has approved the commissioning of an independent review of the escalation in costs and the effective management of public funds. This review is being commissioned by the HSE. Accordingly I am referring this query to the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to engaging with GP representatives on the development of modernised GP contractual arrangements. Talks between the State and the Irish Medical Organisation resumed in October 2018 and there was intensive engagement, particularly in the weeks leading up to Christmas. While some progress was made, there are a number of outstanding issues that need to be progressed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government is aware of workforce issues facing general practice, including the influence of demographic factors, and has implemented a number of measures to improve recruitment and retention in general practice. GPs play a crucial role in the provision of primary care services. The number of GPs on the specialist register continues to increase – up from 2,270 in 2010 to 3,723...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Report of the Trauma Steering Group – A Trauma System for Irelandwas approved by Government on the 6th February 2018 and published online. In an inclusive Trauma System, as recommended for Ireland by the Trauma Steering Group, the trauma care pathway is not organised around individual institutions but in the context of networked ones whereby all acute hospitals, including Cavan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293, 294 and 449 together. There is at present no system of statutory regulation for play therapists in Ireland. CORU is Ireland’s multi-profession health regulator. It was established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. CORU is responsible for the regulation of the 17 professions designated by the Act. Section 4 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 and 296 together. As part of a whole of Government response to Brexit, the Department of Health is working to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated set of preparations to ensure continuity of health services post-Brexit. This work involves the Department and the HSE and other agencies in engaging in intensive Brexit preparedness and contingency planning....

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2019. The requirements of the new children's hospital and other health capital projects, currently at various stages of development, are being considered as part of this process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Jan 2019)

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 (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 299, 348, 360, 397, 398 and 425 together. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) is an independent committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland which is comprised of experts in a number of specialties, including infectious diseases, paediatrics, and public health, which makes recommendations to my Department on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Jan 2019)

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: Dental Services Staff (22 Jan 2019)

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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Data (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: My Department does not collate the information requested by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Data (22 Jan 2019)

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