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Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (13 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 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: Medicinal Products Licensing (13 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: Rintatolimod (brand name Ampligen) is an experimental drug in development for the treatment of a variety of chronic diseases and viral disorders, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). The drug has not been authorised by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of ME in the European Union. If the drug should receive marketing authorisation in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (13 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: Health Services Staff Training (13 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: In November 2016, a working group, with an independent chair, was established by the HSE to conduct a comprehensive review of the role and function of the Health Care Assistant in the health service. It is expected that the work of the group will include a consideration of the educational qualification requirements for the role. The group will engage, as appropriate, with relevant bodies...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures (13 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 522 to 529, inclusive, together. Multidrug-resistant infections and resistance to antibiotics are an ongoing and evolving international risk for all healthcare providers. I can assure the Deputy that the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance is a significant patient safety and public health priority for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (13 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal devices 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: Legislative Programme (13 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is shown in the following tables: May 2016 to date - Bills published, current stage and Bills enacted Bill Enacted/current stage Health (Amendment) Bill 2016 Enacted Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 Enacted The Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016 Passed by Dáil Eireann and scheduled for Committee and Report Stages in Seanad...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply directly 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143, 144, and 178 to 181, inclusive, together. Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) provide emergency ambulance services in Dublin city and county, by arrangement between Dublin City Council and the HSE. The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) provides some emergency capacity in the greater Dublin area, as well as non-emergency patient transport. In recent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150, 206 and 225 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal devices under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. I understand the manufacturer has not yet made a completed application to the HSE for reimbursement of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (14 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: Medicinal Products Availability (14 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: Departmental Reports (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: The development of the trauma policy is a joint initiative from the Department of Health and the HSE, in recognition that we do not have a coordinated trauma network structure in Ireland. The focus for the development of a policy direction in relation to the strategic organisation of Ireland’s trauma service is to ensure that patients have access to the specific safe, high quality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Data (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157, 159, 160 and 172 together. It is unacceptable that patients wait on trolleys for long periods. Over the coming months it is essential that the health service plans effectively for expected surges in emergency care demand. My Department, working with the HSE, has been driving a range of measures to improve patient ED experience times. Following...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 158, and 166 to 168, inclusive, together. 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. Under the HSE Service Plan 2016 targets, 85% of people should wait less than 52 weeks for their first outpatient...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162, 170 and 171 together. My Department has not funded any project at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. As the HSE is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to the approved projects it has funded at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for each the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Expenditure (14 Dec 2016)

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