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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (31 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: HSE Investigations (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: It appears from the attachment provided, that the individual concerned is following the correct process in pursuing this matter via the HSE's Dignity at Work policy and process. With regard to the issues raised continuing throughout the investigation, the HSE Dignity at Work policy contains provisions regarding management's safeguarding of the health, safety and welfare of employees and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (31 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 you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Civil Registration Service is operated by the Health Service Executive (HSE) on behalf of the General Register Office under the aegis of the Department of Social Protection. As this is a service matter I have referred your question to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was established in 2007. HIQA is an independent authority established to drive high-quality and safe care for health and social care services in Ireland. HIQA’s mandate extends across a range of public, private and voluntary sector services. Reporting to the Minister for Health and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: 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 vaccination policy in Ireland. Its recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (31 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 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: Service Level Agreements (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Dental Health Foundation receives annual funding from the Department of Health for the provision of secretariat services to the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health including staffing and office costs. Funding of almost €215,000 was provided in 2018. A Financial Agreement between the Department and the Dental Health Foundation accompanies the allocation of funding each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Administration (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE commissioned the review into the cost escalation relating to the new children's hospital project. Accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Administration (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board that the company in question is not the on-site project compliance manager for the main contractor on the new children’s hospital project.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been forwarded onto the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 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: Hospital Appointments Status (31 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: Hospital Appointments Status (31 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: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) was established in 2007 as the body with statutory responsibility for the planning, design, building and equipping of the new children's hospital.  In 2012, a planning application for the construction of the new children's hospital at the Mater campus was refused by An Bord Pleanála.  Cumulative expenditure on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: As the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has responsibility for the design and planning applications of the new children's hospital, I have asked that they respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The size, complexity and specialist nature of the new children's hospital project informed the decision by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) to adopt a two-stage procurement process comprised of: Procurement Stage 1: A full tender and contract for Phase A (below ground including basement works) on the basis of a detailed design with the tendering of Phase B (the main...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Infrastructure Provision (31 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (31 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to operational matters, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.