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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1106 to 1108, inclusive, together. There are two corporate credit cards for official business purposes currently in use in my Department. The cards are held by my Private Secretary and a nominated officer in my Department's Finance Unit. These cards are used for the purchase of a variety of goods and services where payment by credit card is required. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Sep 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: Dental Services (16 Sep 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1120 and 1121 together. On 11 July 2014, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 were amended to allow for certain cannabis-based medicinal products to be used in Ireland. The Health Products Regulatory Authority subsequently granted a marketing authorisation for the cannabis-based medicinal product Sativex to be marketed in this State. It was then open to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (16 Sep 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I am informed by the HSE that the gross cost of the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) was approximately €68 million in the twelve months to end May 2016. The estimated cost of reducing the monthly threshold to €72 per month is €40 million. The Deputy should note that estimates surrounding the DPS are approximate at best, as pharmacies do not routinely submit DPS claim data...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I am informed by the HSE that revenue from medical card prescription charges amounted to almost €118 million in the twelve months to end May 2016, while the number of people eligible for medical card services stands at approximately 1.7 million. The estimated cost of abolishing prescription charges is approximately €120 million.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I have confirmed with the HSE that the standard period of a medical card is usually a three year period, after which an individual's eligibility is reviewed. If the Deputy is aware of any individual instances where a medical card has only been issued to an elderly person for six months, can he please contact my Department and I will have the matter investigated.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Bereavement Counselling Services Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: Bereavement care must be an integral part of any maternity service. Accordingly, the National Maternity Strategy - Creating a Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 recognises the importance of improving and standardising bereavement care throughout maternity services. The Strategy supports the implementation of the HSE National Standards for Bereavement Care following Pregnancy Loss and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Sep 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) figures have shown a continued increase in the number of patients waiting for appointments and/or procedures within the health system in 2016. There are currently over 530,000 patients waiting for an outpatient appointment, an in-patient or daycase procedure as of end of August 2015. As such it is clear that the health system is currently dealing...

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

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for reply to the Deputy.

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

Simon Harris: Scoliosis affects approximately 1% of children and adolescents in Ireland. The management of scoliosis is complex and is determined by the severity of the curvature and skeletal maturity. Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are not acceptable, and my Department has been working closely with the HSE to address services pressures, particularly in Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department previously asked the HSE to explore administrative changes that would enable a single rather than multiple prescription charge to be deducted across multiple strengths of the same product. The HSE is currently working with the Irish Pharmacy Union on a project to improve the interface between pharmacy contractors and the HSE. This project includes a commitment to develop a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: Your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter.