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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 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: Health Services (17 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: Departmental Staff Data (17 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to them. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (17 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The staff of my Department are recruited through the Public Appointments Service with a small number of staff seconded from the Health Service Executive and other health sector bodies. Accordingly none of the positions in the Department are filled through recruitment agencies.

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Senator Wilson. I will begin by thanking Senator Reilly for introducing this important Bill. I share his desire to ensure that people with autism have access to the supports they require to enable them to achieve their full potential and maximise their independence, including living as independently as possible. I welcome those who have joined us in the Gallery, are following...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank the Senator.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (18 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, 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: Medicinal Products Availability (18 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The Programme for Partnership Government is directly relevant to the deputy’s question. It includes a commitment to significantly reduce the cost of medicines for all citizens. The reduction in the prescription charge for over 70's in Budget 2017 was an important measure in this regard. I will continue to examine other measures to deliver on this important commitment in future...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Awareness (18 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 213 together. Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis) 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 Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) of the HSE has extensive information concerning Lyme disease on its website . Since...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 May 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 Card Appeals (18 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Data (18 May 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: Hospitals Data (18 May 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: Hospital Staff Recruitment (18 May 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: Patient Transfers (18 May 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: Health Screening Programmes (18 May 2017)

Simon Harris: BowelScreen, the National Bowel Screening Programme, is run by the HSE's National Screening Service. The BowelScreen programme is adequately funded and strenuous efforts are being made to improve the uptake rate of this free service, particularly among men who have lower rates of participation but significantly higher rates of cancer detection compared to women. The BowelScreen...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (18 May 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 Services (18 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for providing public health care in hospitals and communities throughout the country. In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 May 2017)

Simon Harris: In September 2016 the HSE launched its ‘Winter Initiative Plan 2016-2017’ which provided €40 million of additional funding for winter preparedness. This Initiative took a broad approach to managing Winter pressures in an integrated way across Acute Hospitals, Primary Care and in the community. Practical measures implemented included 90 additional beds, aids and...