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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (6 Dec 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 Services (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: Following the formation of Government an additional €40 million was provided to assist in the management of winter pressures. Utilising this additional funding the HSE developed the Winter Initiative Plan 2016 – 2017 which was published in September. Key aspects of this plan are being implemented at hospital and community services level across the country. South Tipperary...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Dec 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (6 Dec 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: Disease Awareness (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis or LB) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin, but can occasionally be more severe. Lyme disease is the commonest cause of tick-borne infection in Europe. The Health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (6 Dec 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: Judge Maureen Harding Clark submitted her report on the Surgical Symphysiotomy Scheme on the 19 October last. Minister Harris examined the report and submitted it to Government last week prior to its publication on the Department's website on 22 November last. Awards of between €50,000 and €150,000 were made to 399 women and the Scheme cost approximately €34 million. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (6 Dec 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 Appointments Status (6 Dec 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 Appointments Status (6 Dec 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 Recruitment (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Dec 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. The scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (6 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 241 together. The HSE has primary responsibility under Section 22 of the Health Act 2004 in relation to the appointment of health service employees. As St Joseph's, Portrane, is a HSE facility this encompasses the appointment of staff to posts in St Joseph's. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputies directly on the staffing challenges at St....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.