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Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (12 Nov 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 (12 Nov 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 (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 Nov 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: Medical Conditions (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) / myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) (ME) is a complex debilitating disorder which is characterised by severe fatigue accompanied by a range of other symptoms. There is currently no known, specific, medical diagnostic test to determine or confirm a correct diagnosis of ME and no specific treatment which works for all sufferers is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: A programme to centralise publicly-funded cancer services (particularly surgical services) to eight high-volume, specialist centres was initiated in 2007, in line with the 2006 National Cancer Strategy. This decision was based on evidence that the development of high volume hospitals leads to better outcomes for patients. A National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) report of January 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (12 Nov 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I understand that the majority of services provided at the Bessborough Centre are child and family support services which come under the aegis of my colleague the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. From a Health Service Executive perspective there is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Unit on the Bessborough campus with a thirty year lease which will require to be honoured by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (12 Nov 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: HSE Funding (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: My Department is engaging in ongoing dialogue with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the financial performance of the Health Service Executive year to date, including consideration of the implications for the projected outturn for the year. The specific detail on the supplementary budget will not be finalised until closer to the year end. Detail on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (12 Nov 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: Palliative Care for Children (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: In December 2009 the Department of Health published Palliative Care for Children with Life Limiting Conditions: a National Policy.Containing 31 recommendations under 19 headings, the structures set out in the Policy are designed to meet the palliative care needs of children bornwith a life-limiting condition and their families across all care settings. To respond to the increasing demand...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I am advised by St James's Hospital that the person involved has an appointment with a Breast Surgeon scheduled for next month.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (12 Nov 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: Orthodontic Services (12 Nov 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the legislation establishing Children's Health Ireland, the boards of Crumlin and Temple Street hospitals voluntarily transferred their assets and liabilities to the new entity. As such, the Crumlin hospital campus has transferred to Children's Health Ireland. On completion of the new children's hospital on the campus shared with St James's and the two paediatric outpatient urgent care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Nov 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (12 Nov 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: General Practitioner Services Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government is aware of workforce issues facing general practice, including the influence of demographic factors, and has implemented a number of measures to improve recruitment and retention in general practice. These include changes to the entry provisions to the GMS scheme to accommodate more flexible/shared GMS/GP contracts, and to the retirement provisions for GPs under the GMS...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (12 Nov 2019)

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