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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act, if a Company would like a medicine to be reimbursed by the HSE pursuant to the Community Drug Schemes or as a hospital medicine, the Company must first submit an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: 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 Inquiries (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the person concerned in this case. I understand that Temple Street Hospital has been in contact with this person to discuss and clarify the circumstances of their child's death, post-mortem and burial, and has issued an apology. If the person wishes to pursue the matter further, it is open to them to refer the matter to the HSE Director of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The detailed preparatory work required to facilitate the commencement of Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 is under way involving officials from my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: It is my intention to bring a Memorandum to Government early in the new year in relation to the new children’s hospital and associated satellite centres.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Research (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Since 2005, the Health Research Board (HRB), a statutory agency under the aegis of my Department, has invested approximately €53 million in the development of a network of cancer clinical trials in hospitals across Ireland. The HRB funding is provided to Cancer Trials Ireland (CTI) to support clinical trials at hospital sites. CTI is the largest collaborative cancer research...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (22 Nov 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (22 Nov 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: General Practitioner Services (22 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: Hospital Beds Data (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for bed management in acute hospitals and, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I am committed to making terms and conditions for all nurses and midwives working in the Irish public health system as attractive as possible. There is ongoing engagement between officials of my Department and the HSE on recruitment and retention of nursing and other front line staff. Nursing and midwifery recruitment and retention is a priority for the health service. There are many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: There is currently a worldwide shortage of BCG vaccine. In 2015 the United Nations Children's Funds (UNICEF) estimated a worldwide shortage of 65 million doses of BCG. The vaccine has not been available in Ireland since the end of April 2015. The manufacturer has had difficulties in the production of the BCG vaccine. There is only one licensed supplier of BCG vaccine to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 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 Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The NTPF publishes the updated public waiting list figures each month on its website (www.NTPF.ie) and the most recent figures as of 27 October were published on 4 November. The figures relating to Urology in-patient and day case and outpatient waiting lists can be viewed in tabular form by the Deputy on this website. In the 2016 National Service Plan, the HSE has set out the following...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (22 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I understand that a reply issued from the HSE on 30 September 2016. A copy of this response has been forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 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: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act, if a Company would like a medicine to be reimbursed by the HSE pursuant to the Community Drug Schemes or as a hospital medicine, the Company must first submit an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: In the past 12 months the NTPF has only funded diagnostic gastroenterology (GI) tests for patient. These procedures are all provided in a day care setting. Two such GI scope NTPF initiatives have taken place. One in 2015 and another is currently in progress for 2016. In total 8,388 public patients are expected to benefit from these two initiatives (2,687 in 2015 and 5,701 in 2016). In the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (22 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.