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Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Management Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis or LB) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin, but can occasionally be more severe. Lyme disease is the commonest cause of tick-borne infection in Europe. Lyme borreliosis...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE Service Plan included additional funding of €2.5 million for the expansion of the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule in 2016. Two changes were made to the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule with the introduction of Men B and Rotavirus for all babies born on or after 1 October, 2016. As the first doses of these vaccines are administered to children when they reach...

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (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: Hospital Appointments Delays (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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Mar 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: Medicinal Products Regulation (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: In November 2016 I initiated a review of policy on the use of cannabis for medical purposes and asked the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to provide expert advice on the matter. On 10th February I published the HPRA’s report ‘Cannabis for Medical Use – A Scientific Review’ and announced my decision to establish an access programme for cannabis-based...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to confirm that industrial action by support staff grades scheduled for today (7th March) was averted following an agreement reached between SIPTU and the HSE on 24th February, with the support of my Department. I can also confirm that the INMO Executive Council decided on Saturday 4th March to ballot all members on expanded proposals which emerged following extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (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: Hospitals Discharges (7 Mar 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 and to assist hospitals to deal with increased demand. A key element of the Winter Initiative is to support hospitals to improve process in relation to patient flow. This includes supporting hospitals through access to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648 to 650, inclusive, together. The Department of Health no longer operates a National Lottery Fund. However, the HSE operates a National Lottery funded scheme under which it provides grants to health agencies and other organisations. Details of the scheme are available on the HSE website at: .

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Recent data from the HSE indicates that in 2016 there was a circa 5% increase in Emergency Department attendances nationally. In addition, early January 2017 saw continued significant pressure on our EDs due to high demand, increased incidence of flu mainly affecting older people, as well as ongoing bed capacity constraints due to staff shortages. The Emergency Department Taskforce...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Under the Misuse of Drugs Acts and the Regulations made thereunder, the manufacture, production, preparation, sale, supply, distribution and possession of cannabis is currently unlawful except under licence. Following the recent publication of the Health Products Regulatory Authority’s report Cannabis for Medical Use – A Scientific Reviewa process is currently underway to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 656 to 658, inclusive, together. A draft Waiting List Action Plan for Scoliosis has been submitted by the HSE to my Department. The draft action plan for Scoliosis includes both measures to increase capacity for scoliosis treatments in the children's hospitals and proposals for the outsourcing of procedures. Officials are currently reviewing and...

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 661 and 662 together. 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 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: Nursing Home Services (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Let us do that on the understanding that the Business Committee will facilitate the tabling of a motion tomorrow.