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Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (21 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: HSE Staff Data (21 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: In response 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: Maternity Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: In response 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: Medicinal Products Availability (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: On 10 February I published the HPRA’s Report “Cannabis for Medicinal Use – A Scientific Review” and announced my decision to establish an access programme for cannabis-based treatments for the following conditions, spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis resistant to all standard therapies and interventions, intractable nausea and vomiting associated with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority responsible for the regulation of human medicines in Ireland. The HPRA employs enforcement actions, in cooperation with the Revenue Commissioners and An Garda Síochána, to identify the unauthorised supply of prescription only medicines, including those containing abortifacients, to the public. The HPRA uses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting times for the longest waiting patients is one of this Government's key priorities. Consequently, Budget 2017 allocated €20 million to the NTPF, rising to €55 million in 2018. In December 2016, I granted approval to the NTPF to dedicate €5m to a daycase waiting list initiative with the aim of ensuring that no patient will be waiting more than 18...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The introduction of GP care without fees to children under 6 represents a major step forward in improving access, quality and affordability of health care in Ireland. The under-6s GP service contract, which includes age-based preventive checks focused on health and well-being and a cycle of care for children with asthma, underlines the Government’s commitment to enhancing primary care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parking Charges (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to her.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Administration (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: 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: Medical Card Applications (21 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (21 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: Drug Treatment Programmes Availability (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: My officials have sought further clarification from the Deputy's office regarding the drug and the scheme in question, and will respond directly to the Deputy once this clarification has been provided.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (21 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Women & Infants Health Programme has recently been established in the HSE and will lead the implementation of Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026. The programme is currently drawing up a detailed action plan for the implementation of the Strategy on a phased basis. This work will include the identification of both...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Midwifery Services (21 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 Staff (21 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: Medicinal Products Regulation (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Orphan medicinal products are those products intended for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of life-threatening, or very serious, rare conditions that affect no more than 5 in 10,000 people in the European Union. EC Regulation No 141/2000 on orphan medicinal products was adopted to encourage the development and authorisation of medicines for rare conditions. The main objective of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (21 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The PCRS Financial Management Reports are configured on the basis of age groups. The average cost of a Medical Card and GP Visit Card for the under 6's is included in the 0 - 4 years and 5 - 15 years categories. The data below represents the relevant indicative annualised costs for the period 2016. Indicative Annual Cost per card Age Group GP Visit Card GP Visit Card – GP Cost...