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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (7 Dec 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 reaching its decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view for the decision (including the information /dossier submitted by the Company) and will take...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Expenditure (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the costs of maintaining and securing the healthcare property estate, including costs incurred for St Finian's Hospital Killarney, is a service matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Haddington Road Agreement Savings (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Service Pay Commission (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: To date my Department has not made any submission to the Public Service Pay Commission. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on the element of this question that relates to them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: Hospital Groups have been established on a non-statutory administrative basis in line with the Government’s programme for reform of the health service. The establishment of Hospital Groups is designed to deliver more responsive and equitable access to vital services for all patients. Potential benefits include increased efficiency and greater cost-effectiveness, better outcomes for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Co-operatives (8 Dec 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of products under the community drug schemes, including the LTI Scheme, 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 Waiting Lists (8 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. Recommendation 30 of the National Rare Disease Plan recommends that the HSE develop a Working Group to bring forward appropriate decision criteria for the reimbursement of orphan medicines and technologies. The HSE has advised my Department that the terms of reference for the proposed Rare Diseases Technology Review Group are at final...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 195 together. 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: Health Services (8 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: First-Aid Training (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: Community groups may apply for lottery funding to help with the purchase of defibrillators. In addition, one of the means to help improve health outcomes in this area is through the expansion of the National First Response Network. Community first responder groups comprise this national network. These are people from local communities who are trained in basic life support and the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The Diabetes Service at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) serves approximately 700 adult patients with Type 1 diabetes, and 6,500 adults with Type 2 diabetes. There is one Consultant Endocrinologist currently employed at LUH providing the Diabetic Service to this cohort, further support is provided by a locum Consultant General Physician with an interest in Diabetes. Over the past 12...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (8 Dec 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: HSE Investigations (8 Dec 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: Health Services (8 Dec 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: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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...