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- 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: Departmental Budgets (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: The gross current estimate for the Department of Health for 2016 is €13.695 billion, an increase of €1.4 billion on the published revised estimate for 2015. This includes an additional sum of €500m which was approved by the Government in July, in recognition of the significant challenges facing the health sector against a backdrop of growing needs. This additional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (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: Hospital Staff (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 758 and 759 together. Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2015, the HSE, Department of Health and Irish Medical Organisation are currently engaged in a comprehensive review of the General Medical Services (GMS) and other publicly funded health sector contracts involving GPs. A priority of these discussions will be the inclusion of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: The estimated cost of abolishing drug prescription charges for medical card holders is approximately €120 million per year.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (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 Charges (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: The Health Amendment Act 2013 governs the area of Statutory In-patient Charges and Emergency Department fees. The current Statutory In-patient Charge (SIC) for public patients for overnight and day in-patient services is €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 in one year. With regard to Emergency Department (ED) fees, a standard fee of €100 is charged for attendance at the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Remuneration (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to their public sector employees. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Remuneration (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to their public sector employees. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (28 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: Restoration of the 36 week incremental credit to the 2011-2015 cohort of nursing and midwifery graduates is under consideration at present. The cost of granting the credit for those currently working in the public service is estimated at €4 million. Some of those who graduate will always pursue other career options. Assuming a 95% retention rate could be achieved the cost would be...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (28 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (28 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: In relation to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (28 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: Dental Services Waiting Lists (28 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: Hospital Appointments Status (28 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 (28 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 (28 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 (28 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...