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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (30 May 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I would not mention money laundering.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Adjustments to the salaries of public health sector employees as provided for by the Lansdowne Road Agreement are effective from 1 April 2017. As this question refers to organisations funded by the HSE under section 38 of the Health Act 2004, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: HSE spending on ICT is composed of both Capital and Revenue expenditure. The projected spend on ICT by HSE in 2017 is €55.0m capital and a revenue figure €121.0m approximately giving a total estimated figure for ICT spend of €176.0m. Based on a current gross total vote figure for HSE in 2017 of €14.6bn approximately, an increase in the HSE ICT budget, sufficient...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Health Records (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE have developed a business case for the implementation of an electronic health care record (EHR) in Ireland. The business case sets out a number of investment scenarios including timescales for implementation and roll out. In the business case, a 5 year and a 9 year technology investment programme is developed but there is flexibility within its scope to stretch out timescales...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Question Heading for question(s) 198 (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 - will be implemented on a phased basis. Implementation will be led by the newly established National Women & Infants Health Programme. The Programme is drawing up a detailed action plan to inform this process; this work is expected to be completed by end June and includes the identification...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. Dental services for children up to 16 years of age and persons of all ages with special needs are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE through its dental clinics. This includes emergency services and referral as appropriate to children under 6. A targeted fissure sealant programme is provided for children aged 6 to 8 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 to 203, inclusive, together. The cost of GP visit and medical cards varies significantly with the age of the cardholder. The following table outlines the current indicative annual cost for medical card eligibility and GP visit card eligibility, by age groups: Age Groups Indicative Annual Cost per Card GP Visit Card Medical Card 0 – 4 Yrs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Expenditure (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: In accordance with the provision 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: Ambulance Service Data (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) provide emergency ambulance services in Dublin city and county, by arrangement between Dublin City Council and the HSE. The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) provides some emergency capacity in the greater Dublin area, as well as non-emergency patient transport. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly with information on the costs associated with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: There is no provision under the GP GMS contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. The HSE has advised GPs that where a blood test forms part of the investigation or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (31 May 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: Vaccination Programme (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Each year in Ireland around 300 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine protects against two high risk types of HPV that cause 73% of all cervical cancers. There is scientific evidence of the beneficial impact of HPV vaccine for women's health in countries that have had high vaccine uptake rates. Cases of high grade pre-cancerous changes of the cervix have reduced by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (31 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: Commencement of Legislation (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 is a comprehensive piece of legislation which is being commenced on a gradual basis. The following are the provisions of the 2011 Act which have yet to be commenced: Section 4(2); Section 9(2)(g)(ii); Section 37(2)(a); Sections 39, 40, 41, 44, 45; Section 59(1)(b) re professional competence; Section 59(2)(d); Section 65(1)(b); Section 84; Sections 87 –...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (31 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) do not routinely provided updates to the Department on an ongoing basis. However, the NMBI have provided information on the number of Certificates of Current Professional Status (CCPS) issued as and when requested. In this regard, a total of 1,059 nurses and midwives requested such certificates from January 2016 –...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (31 May 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: Ambulance Service (31 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I understand the review referred to by the Deputy is the review of public and private ambulance service provision which has been commissioned by the HSE. The purpose of this review is to assess the costs of both public and private ambulance services, ascertain the appropriate use of those services, and define clearly the parameters for use of public and private providers. I have asked...