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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: The Government is committed to providing services and supports to people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. The commitment is outlined in the Programme for a Partnership Government, which is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (22 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: 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 GP visit card eligibility and medical card eligibility, by age group. - Indicative Annual Cost per Card - Age Group GP Visit Card Medical Card 0 – 4 Yrs €243 €392 5 – 15 Yrs €163...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (22 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation 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 Appointments Status (22 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. The scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jun 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 and 170 together. In order to reduce the long waiting times for scoliosis surgery for children and young people, I asked the HSE to develop an Action Plan for 2017. The HSE Scoliosis Waiting List Update and Service Development Plan has been finalised and details of it are available on the HSE website. The Plan aims to ensure that no patient who...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (22 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that I recently asked for a period of time to reflect on, and address, issues associated with the National Maternity Hospital project. While work is continuing on these issues, I am happy to note the significant developments that have taken place over the period. I have met with the Chair and CEO/Master of both hospitals and reaffirmed my commitment to the project....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 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. The scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 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 Applications (22 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: Orthodontic Services Provision (22 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: Dental Services Provision (22 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.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (27 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: It is certain.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (27 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: Yes.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (27 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: Yes.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (27 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: No officer in my Department has duties in relation to this advocacy group. The Department is not aware of any of its staff who might have responsibilities in a personal capacity in relation to this group.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 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. The scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: Following concerns which were expressed in relation to the safety and quality of surgical cosmetic procedures in Ireland, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer prepared, in collaboration the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons, a short guideline containing a number of recommendations for individuals who may be considering surgical cosmetic procedures. Much of this guidance and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (27 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 and 342 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The 2013 Act specifies the criteria to be applied in the making of decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. Part 4 of the 2013 Act...