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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (3 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies Butler and McGrath for raising this important issue. The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This is clearly what older people and everybody in this House wants. We also have patients who are in genuine need of residential care either on a long-stay...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has assured me that patient welfare is a priority for staff and management, which none of us doubts, and has expressed its deep appreciation of the support the hospitals receive from families and the wider community. Both of these facilities are held in high esteem. The HSE acknowledges the concerns expressed on this subject in recent days and apologises to residents and their...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank both Deputies again for raising this matter. I want to begin by letting both Deputies and all Oireachtas Members and public representatives in Waterford and Tipperary know that I am not satisfied with the lack of communication by the HSE on this issue. I think it is disrespectful and I intend to convey that directly to the HSE. It is not good enough. The HSE needs to inform public...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Of course. Patients are of paramount importance. It is very important that the truth is put out there in a factual way. I know that there was a concern in both communities that these facilities were shutting but this is only a temporary measure. It makes sense to brief people and keep them factually aware of the situation so that myths and misinformation do not spread. In terms of...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: ----- of safely maintaining services. The HSE will actively seek to recruit nurses as quickly as possible. I will keep in touch with both Deputies on this matter.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Munster for raising this issue and assure her that I will be taking it up with the HSE directly. I received an email from the Deputy earlier this week regarding the lack of a response to her queries, which is not acceptable for any public representative or citizen of this country. I will get back to the Deputy directly regarding that matter. I wish to take this...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I am disappointed, if not unsurprised, that the Deputy has not acknowledged the significant progress that has been made by the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to reduce the number of patients on trolleys in that hospital this year. These are not just figures; they are real people. Compared to last year, 850 fewer of Deputy Munster's constituents have had to experience a period of time...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (4 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: 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; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure and every...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 188 to 190, inclusive, together. Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borrelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi.It 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 and highly debilitating....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: My office have scheduled a further meeting with the Donegal Diabetes Branch in early June. In the meantime, my Department continues to seek updates from the HSE regarding the provision of diabetes services in Donegal, and are preparing a further update for the Group.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 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: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: 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: . My Department is currently working on finalising the National Cancer Strategy which will set the policy direction for cancer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I have asked officials in my Department to consider the matter of an Independent clinical review of scoliosis services. I understand that the scoliosis co-design group which will provide an important and useful forum in which to address issues relating to the services currently provided, held its first meeting on 25 April at which, inter alia, it agreed its terms of reference and schedule of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The Waiting List Action Plan for Scoliosis has now been finalised and will be communicated shortly. The Children's Hospital Group has confirmed that all parties have agreed the plan.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Patient Queries 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....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.