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Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: Deputy Paul Murphy put pressure on Sinn Féin.

Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: Now Sinn Féin has changed its mind.

Leaders' Questions (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: He is allowed to write a letter.

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Collins and Deputy Kenny for raising this issue in the Dáil. I thank Deputies from all sides of the House who have consistently over a long period raised this important issue relating to cystic fibrosis patients. In raising this issue this evening, the Deputies have provided me with an important opportunity to provide an update in the Dáil on behalf of myself, the...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Collins, who I know has a sincere interest in this and who has raised this issue on several occasions. I thank Deputy Kenny for his comments as well. It is, as Deputy Kenny, said, a rare enough occasion in this House when we can be unified in our desire to do good and to try to agree on what that looks like in terms of doing good. Providing certainty in terms of access to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Community Rating (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: Our health insurance system is voluntary and community-rated, which means that people who are old or sick do not have to pay more for health insurance than the young and healthy. Since 1 May 2015, young people are encouraged to join the private health insurance market at an earlier age and thus avoid late entry loadings of 2% per annum which may apply at age 35 and older. Previous periods...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: There are six Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) in Ireland. They provide specialist care for women and men aged fourteen years and over who have recently been sexually assaulted or raped. The specialist team of SATU staff provide easily accessible, holistic services which address the medical, psychological and emotional needs and appropriate follow up care for victims of sexual crime,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: The State Claims Agency has independent actuarial advisors to design and build the actuarial models and estimates for the Clinical Indemnity Scheme. Actuarial projections are part based on historical claims spend, claims activity and future reasonably foreseeable activity taking into account relevant risk factors. The actuaries provide projections to the Agency on a best estimate basis,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Apr 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: Health Services Staff Remuneration (11 Apr 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Apr 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: Health Services Staff (11 Apr 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (11 Apr 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (11 Apr 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (11 Apr 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: Health Services Provision (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Disease Incidence (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the fact that there are long waiting times for people with Parkinson's disease in seeing a neurologist. This is largely due to the limited number of consultant Neurologists in Ireland. The National Clinical Programme for Neurology (NCPN) Model of Care document recommends an increase in the number of consultant neurologists, nurse specialists, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Apr 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...