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Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: In February 2018, an agreement was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) between the Department, the HSE and health sector Trade Unions in relation to a process aimed at resolving the pay restoration issue for staff employed by section 39 bodies in 50 pilot organisations.  The 50 organisations which were included were agreed at the WRC. Following a data gathering exercise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Representatives of my Department, the HSE and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have met with representatives of the INMO, SIPTU and the PNA to consider the recent Labour Court recommendations which issued in relation to the nursing dispute.  As engagement is ongoing, it would not be possible to respond in detail at this juncture.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 164 together. The recent Labour Court Recommendations issued on foot of industrial action taken by members of the INMO are still under consideration by the parties. As engagement is still ongoing, it would be unhelpful to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Mar 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: Respite Care Services Provision (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the healthcare property estate and the provision of public health services, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (7 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 to 173, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the health aspect of this question concerns HSE procurement of medical devices, it has been referred to the agency for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Location (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: A Review Group (Dolphin Group) was appointed in March 2012 to advise the Minister for Health on the options for the new children’s hospital, following the refusal by An Bord Pleanála to give planning permission for the proposed new children’s hospital on the Mater campus. The Group assessed the comparative strengths and weaknesses of a number of potential co-location sites...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres in accordance with a brief approved by the HSE with the prior consent of the Minister for Health.  Under the relevant statutory instrument, the National Paediatric Hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres in accordance with a brief approved by the HSE with the prior consent of the Minister for Health, and subject to any subsequent variations to this brief as may be determined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: An independent review, commissioned to understand the reasons for the cost escalation associated with the new children's hospital, is underway. The review's terms of reference provide that the review will deal with the accountability of the relevant key parties, functions and roles. The review will be completed by the end of March, subject to availability of relevant documentation and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board undertook a competitive tender process for the construction of the new children's hospital. The contractor tendered their price for Phase A and Phase B works and the contract was awarded by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board based on the prices received for both Phases A and B based on Most Economically Advantageous Tender...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Established under the National Paediatric Hospital Development (Establishment) Order 2007, the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children’s hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres in accordance with a brief approved by the HSE with the prior consent of the Minister, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I am very grateful for the opportunity to update the Seanad on the new children's hospital project. Over the past number of weeks there has been significant debate and discussion regarding the development of the new children’s hospital and the increase in the cost of the project. I advised Government in December 2018 that the overall cost to complete the project is €1.433...

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I am here.