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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (17 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines.  As Minister for Health I have no role or powers in this regard. I am advised by the HSE that, following detailed consideration of an application for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (17 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines.  The Minister for Health has no role or powers in relation to such matters. I am advised by the HSE that following detailed consideration of an...

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

Simon Harris: As has been previously stated, it is the intention of this Government that there will be co-location of maternity services at the new children's hospital site at St James's. The National Maternity Strategy published in January 2016, reaffirms the commitment to delivery of tri-located maternity services on the St. James’s campus.  It is proposed to relocate the Coombe Women...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (17 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 to 186, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Apr 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: Hospital Services (17 Apr 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: Departmental Expenditure (17 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. I will survey the Department and the collated replies will be prepared into a full response to the Deputy as soon as possible. I have asked the HSE to respond directly with regard to their expenditure.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Apr 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: General Data Protection Regulation (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaced the previous EU Data Protection Directive.  Unlike the Directive which required to be transposed into the national law of Member States, the Regulation became directly effective on 25 May 2018.  One difference between the GDPR and the Directive is that the Regulation expressly recognises genetic data as a special category of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 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: Public Procurement Contracts (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Specific procurement queries raised on contracts awarded by the HSE is an operational matter for the HSE. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, I have forwarded the details to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (18 Apr 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The General Medical Services Scheme entitles medical card holders to free primary and secondary care. This entitlement includes free approved medicines and medical appliances, subject to a prescription charge per item, which is currently €2.00 with a monthly cap of €20 and, for medical card holders aged over 70, €1.50 per item with a cap of €15 a month. The LTI...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (18 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Act 2013, when a person attains the age of 70, the medical card income limits are €500 gross income per week for a single person and €900 gross income per week for a couple. Any revision of these medical card income thresholds requires primary legislation.  Persons aged 70 or older, who are assessed as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (18 Apr 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Apr 2019)

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