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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (14 Feb 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (14 Feb 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 544 and 545 together. The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has escalation procedures which are operational during times of increased pressure in Emergency Departments (EDs). The underlying principle of these protocols is to ensure that safe care is provided to all patients at all times. Cancellation of elective procedures can occur for a variety of exceptional reasons including cancellations because a bed or the...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: He wanted to be a Minister.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: They have gone very quiet.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: Since this Government took office in May last year, there has hardly been a more denigrated political phrase than "new politics". Whatever one wants to call it, the truth is that this Government was formed on foot of the decision of the people. It was difficult to form this Government, which is different in its function. The people's vote set us a challenge that we are genuinely working...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I am worried the Deputies opposite might blow a fuse. The steps this Oireachtas will take this week to establish a tribunal will end forever the culture of secrecy. No matter how hard Sinn Féin protests, the good people of this country will never see Sinn Féin as a party which defends members of An Garda Síochána. To hear any Sinn Féin Member refer to "Garda...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: That is true.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 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: General Practitioner Services (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: There is no provision under the GP GMS contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. The HSE has advised GPs that where a blood test forms part of the investigation or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 to 206, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. 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 Government. I am advised that Irish hospitals, like other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020 was launched in October 2015. The strategy was developed in response to a recommendation of the National AIDS Strategy Committee on the need to establish clear leadership within the health sector around the area of sexual health. The Strategy contains 71 recommendations that address all aspects of sexual health and a Sexual Health Action Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 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 Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: Your question relates to operational matters within the HSE and accordingly has been referred to that organisation for direct reply to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (15 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 for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. The actuaries to the Clinical Indemnity Scheme provide projections that are part based on historical claims spend and claims activity and reasonably predict foreseeable activity, taking into account relevant risk factors. The State Claims Agency has confirmed to my officials that the growth in related activity and costs around maternity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 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...