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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care facilities, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (20 Jun 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 Staff Data (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: There are 1,667 agencies currently being funded by the HSE under Section 39 through Grant Aid Agreements and Service Arrangements. Staff employed by Section 39 organisations are not HSE employees and, therefore, the HSE has no role in determining the salaries or other terms and conditions applying to these staff. Accordingly, any arrangements offered by each service provider in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE has completed its review of Entresto for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure in adult patients. Under the 2016 Framework Agreement on the Supply and Pricing of Medicines, in a situation where the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Jun 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: Health Services Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: An Expert Reference Group, chaired by Dr Mairín Ryan, Director of Health Technology Assessment at the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) convened on 30 March to commence work on drafting guidelines, in line with National Standards for Clinical Practice Guidance Development, to facilitate the prescription and supply of medicinal cannabis to qualifying patients. The work...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I understand that the HSE has now replied to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (20 Jun 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 Services Charges (20 Jun 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (20 Jun 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: Medical Card Delays (20 Jun 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: Medical Card Delays (20 Jun 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: Medical Card Delays (20 Jun 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: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: In regard to the matter raised by the Deputy, Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets out the legal obligations of public service bodies to: - promote and support the employment of people with disabilities; - comply with any statutory Code of Practice; - meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities; - report every year on achievement of these obligations. The National Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: There are capacity challenges at South Tipperary General Hospital (STGH) but work is currently underway to address the issue. Recognising that bed utilisation has increased significantly in the hospital in recent times, the South/South West Hospital Group is conducting a capacity review of the hospital and this is nearing completion. This review will inform the precise level and nature of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: In relation to this particular query, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1174 and 1177 together. My colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for health protection, met with representatives from Tick Talk last summer, and listened to their experiences and the impact of this condition. Their stories showed the need for additional awareness of Lyme disease, both by the public and the health services. Since 2013,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Health Records (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1176 and 1247 together. The Government approved and published a strategy in 2013 for developing eHealth capability in the Irish health system called the eHealth strategy for Ireland, 2013. This strategy sets out a number of objectives and a road map for the delivery and implementation of eHealth for the benefit of patients. One of the recommendations in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.