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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Jul 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: Disease Awareness (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis or LB) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin, but can occasionally be more severe and highly debilitating. Lyme disease is the commonest cause of tick-borne infection in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (19 Jul 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 Staff (19 Jul 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: HSE Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: In relation to the 44 employees of the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) who were members of a funded Defined Benefit scheme, I understand that the HSE is currently examining a submission which has been provided by the CRC. My Department is awaiting receipt of the HSE's evaluation of the CRC submission and their recommendation on how to address the pension issues with the CRC. On receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jul 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 any eligibility on any individual. As this is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (19 Jul 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: Health Services Charges (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them. The HSE makes in-patient services available to specific categories of persons under Section 52 of the Health Act 1970, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Jul 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 they will follow the matter up with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the HSE is responsible for the management of the health care estate the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The prescription charge is a matter which I intend to consider in the context of the implementation of the health commitments in the Programme for Partnership Government and having regard to the funding available to facilitate such measures.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jul 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 (19 Jul 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (19 Jul 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 the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (19 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that I cannot comment on individual cases. However, I fully recognise and acknowledge the stress and discomfort experienced by patients and their families who have to wait in conditions that do not provide comfort or privacy. As the particular query raised by the Deputy relates to a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Dispensing data from the Primary Care Reimbursement Service indicates that there has been an increase in the prescribing of the drug Pregabalin (brand names include Lyrica, Brieka and Pregabalin). Pregabalin was originally developed and authorised as a treatment for epilepsy. However, further research has shown that it can also be beneficial in treating other conditions. Many pregabalin...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Drafting of a new National Cancer Strategy for the period 2016 to 2025 is well progressed and it is envisaged that it will be brought to Government towards the end of the year, following which it will be published.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Professional Qualifications (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Further to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 594 of 12 July, 2016 the Health and Social Care Professionals Act is being amended to facilitate existing users of the title physical therapistwho are not qualified physiotherapists but who are graduates of the Institute of Physical Therapy and Applied Science, Dublin, or who hold equivalent qualifications to be tested by the Physiotherapists...