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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Misuse of Drugs (15 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank Senator Ruane and congratulate her on her election to this House. I take the point she made very seriously based on her experience but there are two issues involved and my contention is that they are somewhat separate in terms of what I am trying to do in this situation but also what the Government must do in terms of a national drugs strategy. I wish to start with a brief...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Misuse of Drugs (15 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: I note the Senator's points and accept her bona fides on this issue. I hope she will accept mine as well that the Government intends to deliver on the commitment in the programme for Government to a health-based approach to addiction. I intend to prove this to the Senator and others through the second misuse of drugs Bill later this year and the new national drugs strategy. In addition,...

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: This is like "What is in the newspapers or on Morning Ireland?"

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: Nationalising the bin companies.

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: I move the following Estimate: Vote 38 - Health (Revised).That a sum not exceeding €13,649,033,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2016, for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Minister for Health and certain other services administered by that Office, including grants to the Health...

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: Distortion of facts.

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: That is true.

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: Yes.

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: I will.

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: I wish to begin by thanking everyone for their contributions. We have had a constructive debate. There is significant merit in much of what has been said on all sides of the House. It is fair to say that today is a good day for the Irish health service. Any day when those of us in the Oireachtas decide to spend an additional €500 million on the Irish public health service can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: Children who are assessed at child or school health examinations as having sight problems are provided with optical services until they reach 16 years. Optical services are also provided free of charge to medical card holders and their dependants. The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. Patients are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Data (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Jun 2016)

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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is not collated by this Department. This information will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Jun 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Jun 2016)

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. In relation to...