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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (2 Nov 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Enquiries have been made in relation to the Deputy's question, and on receipt of further information from the Deputy the enquiry will proceed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Nov 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: Health Services Staff Data (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (2 Nov 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 to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: A mobile mammography service for breast cancer patients who are 5 years post treatment will be located at Sligo University Hospital from 14 November for a period of approximately one week. It is envisaged that this mammography service will also be provided in Sligo twice during 2017, for a period of up to one week per visit. This service has adequate capacity to handle the approximate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health related services. Funding in 2016 amounts to €3.286m of which €585,000 has been allocated to date. The application for funding received from the organisation referred to by the Deputy is among a large number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (2 Nov 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (2 Nov 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: General Practitioner Services (2 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: At the outset, I would like to apologise for the delay in replying to your representation. It was necessary to seek input from the HSE in relation to the response. I have replied to you in relation to your representations. For your information, the content of the letter is outlined below with the exception of personal information. I have made enquires in the Health Service Executive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Cannabidiol (CBD) is derived from cannabis. However, since it does not have psychoactive properties it is not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts. While I am aware that CBD oil is sometimes marketed as a nutritional or dietary supplement, it should be noted that it is not authorised as a medicinal product in Ireland. Under European and Irish legislation, before a medicine can be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Nov 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: Departmental Legal Costs (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The Department is aware of the need to minimise costs and in general, avails of legal services and advice from the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. My Department has a Legal Unit, staffed by qualified legal professionals who provide advice on a wide range of international legal issues. Having such "in-house" legal experts reduces the costs which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (2 Nov 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: Ambulance Service Accommodation (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 359 and 368 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Nov 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 Services (2 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: An extensive programme of work has been undertaken in St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) to enable the transfer of the Pancreatic Transplant Programme from Beaumont Hospital following the retirement of a surgeon there. This work included: - the development and implementation of a multi-disciplinary team approach: - the recruitment of additional personnel including an additional...