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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (26 Feb 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Feb 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Feb 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The information requested is currently being collated by officials in my Department and will be sent directly to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of the overall 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 been undertaken by my Department, the HSE, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), together with medicines manufacturers and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (26 Feb 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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff (26 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was enacted in October 2018. In November I commenced 23 of the 31 Sections of the Act including to provide that: From 12 November 2019: - Alcohol advertising in or on public service vehicles, at public transport stops or stations and within 200 metres of a school, a crèche or a local authority playground will be prohibited. - Alcohol advertising in a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 349 together. The contract for the new children's hospital project is subject to a two-stage process. Stage 1 consists of a full tender and contract for Phase A works (below ground, including basement works) on the basis of a detailed design, and a tender for Phase B works (the main above ground works) on the basis of a preliminary 1st stage...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 352, inclusive, 361, 370, 371 and 381 together. The Deputies have raised a number of issues in relation to a Health Sector National Staff Survey which was carried out in 2016. The purpose of the survey was to measure employee sentiment and engagement within the publicly funded Health Sector. I understand that within the National Ambulance Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 353 and 382 together. I am clear that bullying or harassment in any workplace must not be tolerated and any such instance must be addressed in accordance with the appropriate grievance and disciplinary policy and procedures. The Health Service, including the National Ambulance Service, recognises the right of all employees to be treated with dignity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Relations (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 354, 355, 383 and 384 together. SIPTU is the main union recognised by the HSE and has negotiating rights for frontline ambulance grades employed by the Executive. Unite and FORSA also represent some ambulance grades. As a result, the HSE deducts subscriptions at source for those ambulance staff that are members of those unions. However, the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Administration (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE commissioned the review by PwC 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362, 377 and 397 together. The Deputies have raised a number of issues in relation to a Health Sector National Staff Survey which was carried out in 2016. The purpose of the survey was to measure employee sentiment and engagement within the publicly funded Health Sector. I understand that within the National Ambulance Service there was a 50% response...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: On 28 April 2018, I made the decision to provide for a free out of cycle smear test for any woman who was concerned, where her GP felt she should have a further test as part of her reassurance. My Department's advice in this regard was reflected in the press statement issued on the 28 April which said that, “for any woman who has had a CervicalCheck smear test and where her GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Feb 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...