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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (6 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this very important matter. I know he has a long-standing interest in, and knowledge of, it from his time on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. This is a project of major importance. It is one of the reasons I wanted to be here myself to deal with this matter. We need to see the development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital, NRH. I...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (6 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: I will take Senator Boyhan up on his invitation to visit the NRH. It is something I have wanted to do for a while. I have been there in a personal rather than an official capacity on a number of occasions but I would welcome the opportunity to officially visit and meet with staff, management and patients there. I will arrange for that to happen in the coming weeks. Until I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (11 Oct 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: Psychological Services (11 Oct 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: Medicinal Products Data (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: The marketing authorisation for Lariam (active substance, mefloquine) was withdrawn from the Irish market by Roche Products Ltd, the marketing authorisation holder, in July 2016. The reason Roche withdrew the authorisation was commercial. As the marketing authorisation for this product has been withdrawn in Ireland, the product information for Lariam is no longer available on the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Research Board Data (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department has been advised by the Health Research Board that it has awarded 751 grants to Host Institutions in total since 2010. This includes 659 to Irish third level institutions which is set out in the following table: HRB Awards by number to Host Institutions 2010-2016 Number of awards by year Host Institution 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Grand Total Trinity College Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (11 Oct 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: Civil Registration Documentation (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: The Civil Registration Service is operated by the Health Service Executive on behalf of the General Register Office under the aegis of the Department of Social Protection. I have referred your question to the Health Service Executive to address the specific issues raised and for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Oct 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: Nursing Staff Recruitment (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: Nursing and midwifery recruitment and retention is a priority for the health service. The HSE is focused on offering graduating nurses and midwives permanent posts and on replacing agency staff with permanent staff. Recruitment of additional nurses is the subject of considerable ongoing activity by the HSE and voluntary hospitals with campaigns in train in Ireland and abroad with a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (11 Oct 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (11 Oct 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: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: Pseudoephedrine is an active ingredient in non-prescription cough and cold medicines and acts as a decongestant. These medicines are intended for short-term use. Pseudoephedrine is also a precursor material in the production of methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a dangerous, highly addictive controlled drug which is associated with fatalities and a high risk of causing harm. The diversion...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority for the regulation of medicines in Ireland and is responsible for determining their method of sale and supply. EU and Irish law lays out the circumstances under which a medicine must be subject to a prescription, including consideration of the risk of side effects if a medicine is used without medical supervision or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: Last month I launched a national public information campaign to raise awareness of the safe and effective use of medicines. This campaign is an initiative of the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). The campaign advises the public that to get the most benefit from their medicine, they should take the time to always read the information printed on the packaging and/or the product...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Oct 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 Staff Recruitment (11 Oct 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 Prices (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: The Programme for Partnership Government includes a commitment to reduce the cost of medicines by reducing the annual required co-payment on the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) and reducing prescription charges for medical card holders. Any proposals to amend the DPS co-payment, the medical card prescription charge or the hospital in-patient charge would need to be considered as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (11 Oct 2016)

Simon Harris: I wish to thank the Deputy for the matter raised. Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the HSE. I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct reply.