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Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as one of the 9 sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part of this year's Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full system, patient focused response. Recognising...

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (18 Apr 2019)

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

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. 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: Health Services Staff Data (18 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 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: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. If the Deputy has questions in relation to the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies these should be addressed to my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  The Deputy has included details which relate to the management of an employment law matter by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As I have previously advised the Deputy on a number of occasions, I have no role in the management of day to day staffing issues in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Responsibility for ensuring that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland complies with its statutory and governance obligations, including those of employment law, rests with the Board The email referred to by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Any complaints or disclosures submitted internally in the NMBI are a matter for that organisation and I have asked the NMBI to reply directly to the Deputy on the matter.   Insofar as the Deputy asks about the receipt of such matters by my Department, I take it that the Deputy is referring to the making of such complaints or disclosures under the provisions...

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: Drug and Alcohol Testing (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Forensic Science Ireland falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, and the matters raised by the Deputy, which relate to the analytical testing of seized substances, are, I understand, appropriate to Forensic Science Ireland. I would therefore suggest that the Deputy direct his inquiries to the Minister for Justice and Equality or to Forensic Science Ireland.

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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (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: Health Services Funding (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Health services are provided, and funded by the HSE. The objective of the HSE, as stated in the Health Act, is to use the resources available to it in the most beneficial, effective and efficient manner to improve, promote and protect the health and welfare of the public. The HSE National Service Plan 2019 was published on 20 December 2018.  The Service Plan sets out the type and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Data (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to them.  In relation to non-commercial state agencies under the aegis of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Calorie Posting on Menus (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: My Department is developing a General Scheme of a Public Health (Calorie Posting and Workplace Wellbeing) Bill and will conduct a consultation and regulatory impact analysis as part of that process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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 Waiting Lists Data (18 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for Government. Budget 2019 announced that the Government has further increased investment in tackling waiting lists, with funding to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) increasing from €55 million in 2018 to €75 million in 2019. The joint Department of Health/HSE/NTPF Scheduled...

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

Simon Harris: The question could not be answered by EPU as information requested from Deputy Durkan's office was not returned to the Department.

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

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