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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, including the community drugs schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (27 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: Hospitals Funding (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 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: Maternity Services Provision (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The case referred to has been the subject of correspondence between the family involved, the HSE and the Department of Health. The Deputy National Director, Acute Hospitals Division, HSE is dealing directly with the concerns raised. As a result of this I have referred this matter to the HSE to respond to you directly. A new model of care has been developed for maternity services within...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 685 and 688 together. The FACCT (Fluoride And Caring for Children's Teeth) study is a 6-year research programme to evaluate the impact and outcome of the change in policy on water fluoridation and on the use of fluoride toothpaste on dental caries and enamel fluorosis in children with and without lifetime exposure to water fluoridation. The study is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 686 and 687 together. No specific study has been undertaken to measure the cost of providing dental services in hospitals. Nevertheless the current policy is that dental care should, as far as possible, be provided in a primary care setting. It should be noted that Orthodontic Departments are frequently located in hospitals and that dental treatment under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (27 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: Dental Services Provision (27 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: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: Work is continuing in relation to the development of new legislation to replace the Dentists Act 1985. Key policy issues for inclusion in the new legislation have been approved and a Regulatory Impact Analysis is currently underway. The drafting of the Scheme of Bill is the next step in the process to develop the new legislation. It is not possible to provide a publication date at this early...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Appointments (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The position of Chief Dental Officer in my Department has been filled on a part-time basis since 2013 and the principal focus of the post-holder is the development of a new National Oral Health Policy. The Department's future requirements in relation to oral health policy leadership are a matter for consideration at a later date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: There are currently four adrenaline auto-injectors authorised and marketed in Ireland. Brands include Anapen®, Epipen®, Jext® and Emerade®. Adrenaline auto-injector pens are normally ordered by pharmacies from wholesalers and dispensed to patients on foot of a prescription. On Thursday 15th October 2015, Minister Leo Varadkar signed new regulations which allowed certain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (27 Sep 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The term "mental handicap" as used on the Long Term Illness Scheme application form reflects the wording used in the Health Act 1970, as amended by S.I. No. 277/1971 - Health Services (Amendment) Regulations 1971, under which the scheme was introduced. Officials in my Department are seeking advice as to whether legislation will be required to amend the wording on the LTI application form.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The numbers of patients currently on waiting lists has continued to increase in the first half of 2016. As such it is clear that the health system is currently dealing with a considerable demand for health services that must be planned for and effectively managed. The Department and HSE are committed to driving the necessary process improvements and resources to tackle this issue. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (27 Sep 2016)

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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (27 Sep 2016)

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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (27 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: As at week ending 16 September 2016, 99.95% of medical card applications received by the Primary Care Reimbursement Services were processed within a 15 day timeframe. All applications or reviews concerning medical and GP visit cards must be supported with a range of documentation, as outlined on the application forms. Where such supporting documentation is not supplied or is incomplete, to...