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Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Pharmaceutical Assistants (PAs) are registered with the pharmacy regulator, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), and under section 30(1) of the Pharmacy Act 2007 may perform the same functions as a pharmacist, in the temporary absence of a pharmacist, with the exception of functions that are restricted to pharmacists under specific medicines legislation, such as vaccination services....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Infrastructure Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects. Therefore, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to construction inflation. There are a number of smaller agencies such as the Health Research Board, Health Information and Quality Authority, CORU and the National Cancer Registry which receive capital funding from my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hardship Grant Scheme Applications (7 Mar 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: Medical Card Applications (7 Mar 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 Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Mar 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: Medical Card Expenditure (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that to estimate the costs of any of these measures would require information on the income position of the cohort of the population who do not currently qualify for a GP visit card. As this information is not held by the Department, it is not possible to assess the effect of any of the adjustments suggested. As the Deputy will be aware, from mid 2015, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Expenditure (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware of the ongoing review of the GMS and other publicly funded contracts involving GPs, and that the next phase of discussions to progress this work is underway. Initial engagement with GP representative bodies began in January. As with any negotiation-type process, and given the range and complexity of the issues to be discussed, the engagement may take some time. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (7 Mar 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: Occupational Therapy (7 Mar 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: Nursing Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 to 552, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 to 55, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 to 559, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 to 562, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (7 Mar 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: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: There is a commitment in the Program for Partnership Government to build the capacity for our Emergency and Acute Services. The Government has agreed to a timely review of the management, operation and funding of Medical Assessment Units (MAUs) which provide a safe and local alternative to EDs, but usually operate within limited hours and 5 days a week. This review will be conducted with a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566, 567 and 575 to 577, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I am informed by the HSE that the estimated full year cost of abolishing prescription charges is €120m. The estimated full year cost of reducing the charge for the over 70s is €12m. Therefore, taking account of the reduction in the charge for over 70s which has been introduced on an administrative basis from 1 March, the additional cost of abolishing the charge is approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Regulations were signed on 5th May 2016 which provide for the introduction of the new Rural Practice Support Framework (RPSF), which includes improved qualifying criteria for rural support and an increase in the financial allowance from €16,216.07 to €20,000 per annum. The Regulations also revise the list of Special Items of Service, which are made available to patients under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Mar 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.