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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (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 the Deputy directly.

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

Simon Harris: 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 Waiting Lists (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 the Deputy directly.

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

Simon Harris: Last November, following mediation discussions, agreement was reached between the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) and St Vincent's Hospital Group (SVHG) on a new governance structure for the co-located hospitals on the St Vincent's campus. The agreement provides for the establishment of a new company - The National Maternity Hospital at Elm Park DAC (limited by shares). The new company...

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

Simon Harris: My Department and the HSE are committed to securing and developing the role of Portlaoise Hospital within the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group. A report published in December 2016, which HIQA undertook at the request of the Department of Health, shows how much services have improved for the women using maternity services at the hospital. The extent of progress in patient safety measures in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's recommendations are informed by public health advice, international best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital 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: Departmental Legal Costs (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Department is aware of the need to minimise costs and in general, avails of legal services and advice from the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. My Department has a Legal Unit, staffed by qualified legal professionals who provide advice on a wide range of international legal issues. Having such "in-house" legal experts reduces the costs which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Professional Qualifications (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I have received a report from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) on this issue. I understand that the applicant applied to register in the General Division of the Register with NMBI on 7 February 2017. The NMBI confirmed that they are awaiting receipt of the verification document from the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK. It should be noted that the NMBI usually...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (21 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 Appointments Status (22 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: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 188 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: There is a significant demand for car parking at all hospitals. Consequently, the efficient management of parking spaces and traffic flow on hospital campuses is of crucial importance. This is to ensure on-going availability of parking spaces; free flow of traffic on campus; unobstructed access for emergency vehicles at all times; proper use of spaces designated for drivers with disabled...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (22 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: Hospitals Data (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 to 195, inclusive, 197 to 203, inclusive, and 206 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196, 204 and 205 together. As the HSE is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to the approved capital projects it has funded at St James's Hospital for each of the years 2009 to 2016 and to date in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Officials in my Department are currently drafting the General Scheme of legislative provisions on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated research, which will include provisions relating to surrogacy. It is envisaged that the General Scheme will be completed by the end of June 2017. Once the General Scheme has been completed, a memo will be submitted for Government approval, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208, 221 and 225 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines in 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (22 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: Hospital Procedures (22 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.