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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Capacity Review published last year indicated that there was a need for a major investment in additional capacity in both hospital and community beds, combined with reform of the manner and the location of where health services are provided. As set out in Sláintecare, moving care options for patients closer to their homes and into their local communities...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (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: Palliative Care for Children (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: Palliative Care for Children with Life-limiting Conditions in Ireland – a National Policy (2009) sets out a clear direction for the development of an integrated palliative care service for children and their families, across all care settings. Under this policy, the HSE has established a Children’s Palliative Care Programme which includes 11 clinical nurse coordinators for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Nov 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 Services (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: Hospital Acquired Infections (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- 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: Occupational Therapy Staff (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: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (12 Nov 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: Medicinal Products Availability (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: The Marketing Authorisation Holder for Epanutin 50mg Infatabs confirmed a shortage of Epanutin Infatabs 50mg, commencing 4th November 2019. This shortage is not confined to the Irish market. The company is changing its manufacturing site and this has resulted in the shortage. The company is taking all possible steps to ensure that normal supply resumes as soon as possible. However, in order...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: Last week Ireland East Hospital Group notified officials of my Department of an incident whereby over 100 patients of the National Gender Service at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown who should have been given an appointment for their initial visit, had not as yet received an appointment date. This is a serious incident which has resulted in regrettable delays for patients...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Statutory Retirement Age (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004 was passed on 25 March 2004. The Act introduces new superannuation and retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1 April 2004. New entrants recruited or employed after 1 April 2004 (and up to 31 December 2012) have no compulsory retirement age and generally can retire from age 65....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services 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: Medical Card Eligibility (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: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Nov 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: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: Over the past nine years, the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ campaign has raised awareness about the particular challenges that winter can present. This is now an established and important annual event impacting across the whole public service. The campaign highlights the ‘Whole of Government’ approach being taken to winter preparations. This sort of approach was seen...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Nov 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 (12 Nov 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 (12 Nov 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 (12 Nov 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...