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

Simon Harris: I remain committed to the provision of a second cath lab in University Hospital Waterford. It is intended that the cost of progressing the project to design, planning and construction stages will be considered in the context of the HSE’s Capital Plan for 2019, which is currently being finalised. A National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services is currently underway. The aim of...

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

Simon Harris: The Department of Health was advised on 24 August 2018 of developments in relation to on-going negotiations between the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPDHB) and main contractor  regarding the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the completion of the construction of the hospital leading to a potential increase in construction costs. On  27 August 2018 a briefing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (22 Jan 2019)

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 (22 Jan 2019)

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: Pharmaceutical Sector (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) is the pharmacy regulator in Ireland and is responsible for regulating pharmacists and pharmacies in the public interest. Several of the PSI’s functions under the Pharmacy Act 2007 relate to education, including promoting and ensuring the highest standards in education and training for the qualification to practise as a pharmacist, and make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Letter of Exceptional Need issued on Thursday 17 January 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (22 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of the whole of Government response to Brexit, my Department is working on a comprehensive and coordinated set of actions to ensure, as far as is possible, continuity of supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Significant work has already been undertaken by the Department, the HSE, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), together with industry, to ensure...

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

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key health service objective. However, the challenge is to do this in a safe and sustainable manner. Treatment must be appropriate and proportionate and clinical decision-making, such as prescribing, should be based on both patient needs and sound medical...

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

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

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

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

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

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

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

Simon Harris: A comprehensive review of the governance structures for the Children’s Hospital Project and Programme was undertaken in 2017 by the Department and the HSE, in collaboration with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in the context of embarking on a new phase of the project.   Revised governance structures, including the establishment of a Children’s Hospital...

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 and 452 together. I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 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 Aids and Appliances Applications (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: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 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...