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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I have addressed the question fully. There are three unions, Fórsa, SIPTU and Unite, which have negotiating rights. The PNA does not have negotiating rights.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: No, but when Deputy Cowen was engaging on and agreeing to the budgetary figures for the past number of budgets, I am sure he made sure there was enough of an allocation made available for homecare services because I thought in the whole confidence and supply thing he came and saw the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, and agreed to the levels of funding to be allocated for homecare services.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for the sanctimonious-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for the sanctimonious fauxoutrage from a tetchy Fianna Fáil Party.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: In response to a very legitimate question, I thank the Deputy for helping to negotiate the budget in which extra resources have been provided for homecare services.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I am not sure which Fianna Fáil Member said that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Which of them said that?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I will not take any lecture from the Deputy. He should not start pointing the gun at me again. Deputy Smyth raised an important question and the Deputies might afford her the opportunity of receiving an answer to it. She is right. I consider Cavan-Monaghan has received an inappropriate distribution of homecare hours in recent years. Yes, the extra €26 million that will be spent...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: In respect of the €26 million in one-off funding to be made available between now and the end of the year, provision is made for additional funding for aids and appliances. As for how much of the allocation will go to the mid-west region, that is a matter for the HSE, but I will reply directly to the Deputy on it.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Expenditure (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As announced in Budget 2020, medical card gross income limits for those over 70 will be increased to €550 per week for a single person aged over 70 (currently €500 per week) and to €1050 for a couple aged over 70 (currently €900 per week).  It is estimated that up to 56,000 persons aged over 70 may be eligible to benefit from the increased medical card...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Both Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (split virion, inactivated) and Gardasil 9 are subject to additional monitoring requirements as they are biological medicines.  Medicines subject to additional monitoring requirements carry a black symbol (inverted black triangle) on their product information (Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) and Package Leaflet (PL)).  The purpose of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE is the decision-making body on the reimbursement of medicines under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. On 11 June 2019, the HSE Leadership Team approved access to the drug Nusinersen (Spinraza) for children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type I, II or III on an exceptional and individualised basis. The HSE decision process in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Oct 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Data (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Data (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The 2013 Government Decision which approved a minimum pricing regime envisaged its introduction in Northern Ireland and in this jurisdiction simultaneously. It is my intention to seek a revised Government Decision to implement minimum unit pricing of alcohol here by the end of the year in order to address the very significant health harms and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (23 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government approved the drafting of a bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research, based on the published General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill.  This comprehensive piece of legislation encompasses the regulation, for the first time, of a range of practices, including: gamete (sperm or egg) and embryo donation for AHR and research;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Oct 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...