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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Jan 2017)

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: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jan 2017)

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. In addition, I have also asked the NTPF to provide the information sought by the Deputy and I will forward this information to her as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 to 183, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 to 203, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Labour Court Recommendations (18 Jan 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Cannabis is strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 - 2016. However, I am conscious that some patients believe that cannabis should be available as a treatment for a range of medical conditions and I have initiated a review of policy in this area. On 3 November 2016 I asked the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) for expert advice. The HPRA's statutory role is to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Programme for a Partnership Government committed to the establishment of an Oireachtas All-Party Committee to develop a long-term vision for healthcare and direction of health policy over a 10 year period, with cross-party support. The Committee on the Future of Healthcare was established in June 2016 and has been specifically tasked with examining and costing different funding models...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (18 Jan 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Jan 2017)

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: Departmental Investigations (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: From time to time, a Minister for Health may seek a report into certain issues which may be carried out by Departmental staff, but in the main, bodies such as the Health Service Executive or the Health Information and Quality Authority carry out investigations or inquiries into health related issues. I will survey the Department to ascertain if there are any such investigations or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Jan 2017)

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 Services (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 to 191, inclusive, and 193 together. In recent weeks, the South/South West Hospital Group (SSWHG) has made very significant progress to address waiting list for cardiology procedures at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). Waiting list data, compiled and published by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) last week, provide evidence that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (19 Jan 2017)

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 (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (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. The decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the HSE....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Professionals (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Psychotherapists and counsellors are not currently regulated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. However, the Act provides that the Minister may, by regulation, designate a health and social care profession not already designated if he or she considers that it is appropriate and in the public interest to do so and if specified criteria have been met. The regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (19 Jan 2017)

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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are not acceptable, and my Department has been working closely with the HSE to address services pressures, particularly in Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, which is the largest provider of scoliosis surgery for children and young people. Additional funding of €1.042m was allocated under the 2015 Service Plan to increase capacity at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (19 Jan 2017)

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: Medicinal Products Availability (19 Jan 2017)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health care system. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to a decisive shift within the health service towards primary care in order to deliver better care close to home in communities across the country. The Programme emphasises the need and focus...