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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (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: Primary Care Centres Data (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: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: Planning permission was granted for the new children’s hospital, as well as for two Paediatric OPD and Urgent Care Satellite Centres at Tallaght and Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, in April of this year, clearing the way for enabling works which began this summer on the campus of St. James's Hospital. The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board is currently evaluating the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (8 Dec 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Dec 2016)

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

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

Simon Harris: This Government is committed to improving waiting times for patients. While recognising that demand for acute hospital services has increased, the important issue for patients is how long they wait. I recently approved the allocation of €0.5m of Contingency Funding from the Winter Initiative towards the purchase of CT and MRI capacity to support increased access for inpatient...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies Data (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: Section 16 of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards states that compliance with the Government Decision of 23 July 2014 on Gender Balance on State Boards is an essential requirement for all State Boards. This requirement is for a minimum of 40% of both men and women appointed as Ministerial representatives to all State Boards. My...

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

Simon Harris: I am aware of correspondence from the individual concerned and I have written to personally express my deepest sympathies to the family. I understand that the death of the child occurred in Temple Street Hospital and Temple Street Hospital has been in contact with the family a number of times to discuss and clarify the circumstances of their child's death, post-mortem and burial, and has...

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...

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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Staff (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The number of personal staff employed by me and the Ministers of State at my Department and whose salaries are paid by the Department of Health or the Houses of the Oireachtas is set out in the table below. Minister No. of Staff Annual Rate of Pay Minister Harris 7 Special Adviser €87,258 Press Adviser €91,624 Secretarial Assistants (2) Paid by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Staff (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: None of my constituency office staff or those in the Ministers of State constituency offices have been seconded from the public or civil service.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 to 211, inclusive, together. My Department is compiling the information requested which will be forwarded to the Deputy in the next few days.

Seanad: Cystic Fibrosis Treatment: Statements (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank the Seanad for giving me an opportunity to address this important issue today. I look forward to listening to the contributions of Senators. I hope it is clear that everyone here shares the absolute objective of securing access to this medicine for Irish patients at an affordable price. Irish cystic fibrosis patients should have access to innovative treatments. This is the clear...

Seanad: Cystic Fibrosis Treatment: Statements (8 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank all Senators from all sides of the House for the great solidarity we have collectively shown today with cystic fibrosis patients in this country and for the very clear message we have collectively sent to Vertex, the drugs company. We want to make this drug available for our people, we want to pay a reasonable and fair price but we will not have extortion of our people and we will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (13 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 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...