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Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Bodies (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The European Medicines Agency plays a vital role in the protection and promotion of public health through the evaluation and supervision of medicines for human and veterinary use. The result of the Brexit vote has caused considerable uncertainty for the Agency and its staff as it will have to be relocated to a country remaining within the European Union. This scenario creates real risks for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy Roll-out (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The Programme for Partnership Government confirmed the Government's commitment to a decisive shift towards primary care. In this context, I am bringing a renewed focus to the development of primary care and my Department's Statement of Strategy 2016-2019 sets out a range of actions aimed at improving health outcomes and the health services over the next three years. Amongst the key areas to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: 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 Abbeyleix Hospital.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I am aware of initiatives in train in the HSE addressing the delivery of speech and language therapy provision and I believe they will bring with them positive impacts on the models of care and waiting lists. In 2016, the HSE committed to undertake a review of the model and provision of primary care speech and language therapy services, particularly for children. The National Therapy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: In order to respond to increasing demand for hospital services, Budget 2017 provides an additional €118 million for hospital services in 2017. Of this funding, €109m will be used to maintain our existing level of service to take into account the costs associated with: our aging demographics; meeting increased demand for medicines, medical technology and procedures in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Women & Infants Health Programme will lead the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services, strengthening such services by bringing together work that is currently undertaken across primary, community and acute care. In leading the implementation of Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: In September 2016, the HSE launched the 'Winter Initiative Plan 2016-2017' which provided €40 million of additional funding for winter preparedness. This Initiative was developed to manage the expected winter surge in demand for hospital care in an integrated way across Primary, Acute and Social Care. On 5 January, in response to significant pressures in our EDs in the New Year, a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 Feb 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 Services (1 Feb 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: Schools Site Acquisitions (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: Your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 to 254, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 to 259, inclusive, together. In relation to the queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department sought a report on this matter from the NMBI. The NMBI advised that it could not process this application until all of the required documents were submitted by the applicant. The last of these documents was received by the NMBI on 15 December 2016. The applicant's file was reviewed in the Registration Department and, following this review, it was referred for an education...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (1 Feb 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: National Maternity Hospital (1 Feb 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: Hospital Appointments Status (1 Feb 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 Status (1 Feb 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: Medical Card Applications (1 Feb 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 (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. The HSE's Drugs Committee met last week where it considered the latest price offering by Vertex for the drug Orkambi. The matter will now progress to HSE Leadership where it will be considered at the next available HSE Leadership meeting. It is important to note that in considering an application for reimbursement, the HSE will have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (1 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: It is important to note that parking charges form part of a series of measures which ensure that the operational costs of providing parking services do not impact negatively on a hospital's overall budget. The HSE advises that a number of hospitals use parking revenue solely for maintenance and re-investment in parking facilities, including repayment of loans obtained for upgrading such...