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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 to 535, inclusive, and 566 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Antimicrobial Resistance (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 537 and 538 together. As these are service matters the questions have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. The prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been a significant patient safety and public health priority for the Department of Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: In relation to this particular query, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (29 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: Vacancies on State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The nomination and appointment process for boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (29 Nov 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: Vaccination Programme (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: There is only one licensed supplier of BCG vaccine to Ireland and to other countries within the EU. The manufacturer has had difficulties in the production of the BCG vaccine. Since this problem became apparent, the HSE National Immunisation Office has been in regular contact with the manufacturer of BCG vaccine to ascertain when the vaccine might be available. The HSE has also asked...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive operates the EU Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare in Ireland. In line with practice in other EU Member States, the HSE, through the National Contact Point (NCP) office, provides information for patients on the Cross-Border Directive on its website - www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/schemes/cbd/ - and also by phone. The principal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (29 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 to 556, inclusive, together. My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once off grants are made to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health related services. Lottery funding provided in each of the years 2014 to 2016 amounted to €3.286 million. A list of all the organisations that received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The Department does not have the figures readily available. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (29 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: Hospital Facilities (29 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 Children's Hospital Expenditure (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The Government decision in 2012 to co-locate the hospital with St James's, Ireland’s leading and largest acute, adult research intensive hospital, was made in the best interests of children, with clinical considerations paramount in the decision. Independent reviews since 2006 have reaffirmed the importance of co-location with a major adult teaching hospital. Planning permission...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (29 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: Occupational Therapy (29 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: In relation to this particular query, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Family Agency Staff (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I understand from the HSE that all records relating to staffing numbers for the separated children team transferred ownership to TUSLA the Child and Family Agency on establishment in 2014. As such, the Deputy may wish to put this question to my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, as TUSLA falls under the aegis of her Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.