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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I am aware that many patients believe that cannabis should be a treatment option for their medical condition. However, with the exception of Sativex, cannabis-based preparations are not currently authorised as medicines in Ireland. Cannabis has not gone through the normal regulatory procedures for medicines which are designed to protect patients and ensure treatments are supported by good...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (15 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 to 603, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (15 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 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: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Increased funding will be made available to the University of Limerick Hospitals Group in 2017, to facilitate the opening of the new Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick. The HSE National Service Plan 2017, which will be finalised shortly, will set out the detail of the additional funding.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (15 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (15 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: Pharmacy Services (15 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Documents (15 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: On 27 October it came my attention that a memo of legal advice had been issued within the HSE, regarding the removal of patients who no longer require acute hospital beds. This memo was provided by the HSE’s legal advisors to the National Director for Acute Hospitals. Immediately on becoming aware of the existence of this memo, the Department contacted the HSE who confirmed that it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (15 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The only payments received by my Department from the pharmaceutical industry over the past five years are licence fees under the Misuse of Drugs Acts as set out below: Year - € 2011 -101,483.01 2012 - 79,219.20 2013 - 106,512.75 2014 - 66,181.05 2015 - 127,974.05 I have requested the HSE and the other agencies under the auspices of my Department to reply directly to the Deputy with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (15 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I am aware of recent media reports on this issue and have asked my Department to consider whether any additional guidance or measures may be merited, in order to ensure that the public interest is safeguarded in all respects. I have also asked the Director General of the HSE to remind all senior health service staff of their legal obligations, particularly under the Ethics in Public Office...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to address the House on the Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016, which was published last week. Over 2 million people in Ireland have private health insurance. Health insurance in Ireland is community rated. This means when someone purchases health insurance, their age,...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: No, I did not.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: That is not what the Bill does.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies for their varied contributions on this issue and a range of interconnected health matters as well. I assure them I take their contributions seriously. I reassure the House that I am a fully supportive advocate for an Irish public health service, as are all individuals in this House. We have a public health service that needs more support and further investment, in...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 175 together. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall...