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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (26 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (26 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: HSE Funding (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has submitted its draft Capital Plan for 2017. This is being reviewed. It requires my approval together with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. When the approval process is completed the HSE will publish a schedule of projects.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 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: Accident and Emergency Departments (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 to 160, inclusive, together. 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 Services (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Budget 2017 makes specific provision for those patients waiting longest for treatment within the health service. In this context, I am considering a national cardiology waiting list initiative which will address waiting times for cardiology treatments in a number of hospitals, including University Hospital Waterford (UHW). A range of measures are envisaged including sharing of facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (26 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: Drugs Payment Scheme (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The reimbursement price paid to pharmacy contractors for items supplied under the State's drugs schemes is set out in regulation. Commercial arrangements between wholesalers and retailers are not a matter for my Department or the HSE. In relation to the reimbursement issue raised by the Deputy, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Location (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The planning application to build the new children’s hospital on the St. James’s Campus included a traffic management and traffic mobility plan for the construction and operational phase which was endorsed by the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council. A 10-day oral hearing took place in December 2015 in which traffic evidence was presented in detail and allowed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Location (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: There will be an elevated helipad at the new children's hospital, which will have direct and rapid access to the critical care, theatre and emergency departments within the hospital. This enhanced direct and rapid access will improve clinical outcomes for the sickest children and young people. The Air Corps is the primary provider of paediatric helicopter services to the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The campus at St. James’s hospital benefits from a full suite of transport options including private car, national rail, LUAS, bus, bicycle, pedestrian and taxi. Notwithstanding the public transport accessibility of the site, the need of most parents to access the hospital by car is recognised, and ample parking has been provided for families based on current and projected future...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Department officials sought and received a report on the matter from the NMBI and the content of that report is summarised below. The NMBI have advised that the applicant applied for an application pack on 12 October 2016 which the applicant completed on 24 October 2016. She was advised of outstanding documents via email on 1 November 2016. The NMBI have further advised the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Complaints Procedures (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I have been advised by the HSE that this matter has been dealt with in accordance with the HSE HR policies and procedures. With regard to any issues in relation to the employee which remain outstanding, it should be noted thatthe HSE continues in its efforts to bring this matter to a conclusion which will involve direct engagement with the employee.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Freedom of Information Act does state that an internal review of a decision should be taken by a member of staff of a higher grade than the original decision maker. The Health Service Executive is an entirely separate body for the purposes of the FOI Act and, as with all other bodies, is responsible for ensuring it complies will all provisions of the Act. If a requestor is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (31 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, which provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties, is the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality and commencement of that Act is largely a matter for that Department. The commencement of Part 8 of the Act, which provides a legislative framework for advance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (31 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: Hospital Services (31 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (31 Jan 2017)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (31 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...