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Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: It certainly did not come from me.

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I circulated the speech to members yesterday afternoon. I agree with Deputy Barry on the need to create a stronger public health service. One reason health has been a partisan political issue for many years is it has suited many of us to exaggerate our differences on health. The overwhelming majority of people in this House, and I am one, want to see universal health care that can...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I am very open to the committee's views on this but I am concerned that the current governance situation should not be allowed continue. I am not pre-empting the report but if there are parts of it we can move on quickly alongside that I would be happy to do so. If there are parts that would take months I respectfully suggest and we can engage further on this, that we consider a temporary...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank the Chair. I will try to be quick as I know the committee is tight on time. I agree fully with Deputy Harty. One of the crucial terms of reference of the committee relates to the decisive shift to primary care. I have been very clear in my view that one cannot do that without a new GP contract. I add that GPs are not the only part of the very important shift to primary care....

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Absolutely. Is this hospital and community groups?

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Yes. Very much so.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136, 156 and 158 together. The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Administration (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) operates a Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS), for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland under EU Regulation 883/04, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulation 987/09, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines. Subject to the EU Regulations and Guidelines, the TAS provides for the cost of approved treatments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the reimbursement of approved products in Ireland and suppliers of such products must apply to the HSE for reimbursement approval. I am advised that, following receipt of an application from the supplier for the inclusion of Sativex on the High Tech Scheme, the HSE assessed the medicine in line with their statutory responsibility. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The sad confirmation that human remains were found on the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam has disturbed everyone in this House and beyond. As the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has made clear, the Government is committed to truth recovery and this, of course, is not the domain of any single political party but is owned by all. In getting to the heart of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (23 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 (23 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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (23 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 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 Status (23 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: European Health Insurance Card (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Under EU Regulations, all persons ordinarily resident in the EU are entitled to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC certifies that the holder has the right to receive emergency healthcare during a temporary stay in any EU country as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. This right is guaranteed to all persons who are covered by the public healthcare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (23 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of health care interventions. The importance of immunisation is acknowledged by all the major international health organisations, particularly the World Health Organisation (WHO). The immunisation programmes in Ireland are based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC is a committee of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 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...