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- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 to 407, inclusive, together. The Deputy's questions have 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: Medicinal Products Availability (7 Feb 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 take...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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 National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Accommodation (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (7 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: Currently the system does not collate at a national level details of the numbers of patients who are admitted to Emergency Departments due to adverse reactions to prescription medicine. However there are processes in place for monitoring and regulating the safety of prescribed medicines. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the statutory agency responsible for monitoring...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (7 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: Brexit Issues (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420, 422 and 423 together. There is close co-operation between the UK and Ireland in the area of health, both on a North South and East West basis. This cooperation occurs both within the framework of our common EU membership and on a bilateral basis. The primary concern of the Department of Health in addressing the implications of Brexit is to ensure...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: My Department is building on initial work completed to deepen its analysis of the possible impacts, risks, opportunities and contingencies arising over the longer term as a result of the UK's decision to leave the EU, including in the area of cross-border health co-operation. A Department of Health Management Board Subcommittee on Brexit was established in advance of the UK referendum to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425, 459 and 463 together. Work is underway on the proposed Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St James's Hospital which will cater for all people diagnosed with narcolepsy, including those diagnosed with narcolepsy after receiving pandemic influenza vaccine. The HSE has indicated that a business case, including a funding requirement of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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 National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service Operations (7 Feb 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (7 Feb 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: Occupational Therapy (7 Feb 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 Services (7 Feb 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 Accommodation Provision (7 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.