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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Data (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: I wish to acknowledge the distress overcrowded Emergency Departments cause to patients, their families, and frontline staff working in very challenging working conditions in hospitals throughout the country. The hospital system is currently operating at close to full capacity. The number of patients attending Emergency Departments continues to increase year on year, with approximately 1.3...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (12 Jun 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (12 Jun 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: HSE Staff Remuneration (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 188 together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Jun 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: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Jun 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: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Jun 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: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Jun 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: Maternity Services (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: I wish to advise the Deputy that the employment of community pharmacists is a commercial matter for the pharmacy sector and my Department has no role in this area. The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to expand the role of community pharmacy in managing patient health, and this is an issue I intend to progress. Work has...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (12 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: On 5 June 2019, SIPTU announced that up to 10,000 SIPTU members working as support staff in 38 hospitals and health care facilities will engage in industrial action for a 24 hour period on Thursday 20 June 2019. SIPTU have advised the HSE of a further 5 dates of action to take place on 25 and 26 June and 2, 3 and 4 July. In 2017, the LRA Oversight Body considered the approval of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Staff (13 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (13 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Jun 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: Medical Negligence Claims (13 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: The current limitation period, in respect of a clinical negligence action, is 2 years from the date of incident giving rise to the claim or the date of knowledge i.e. when the injured person first learnt that his/her injury was related to the clinical negligence event. I understand that Part 15 of the Legal Services Regulation Act, 2015, which provides for a pre-action protocol for...