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Written Answers — Department of Health: Census of Population Data (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Census data provides information on demographic change, disability and general health which serve as an important input into the analysis of evidence based policy decisions undertaken by this Department. Census data is also a vital component of international health analysis carried out by this Department on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the OECD, DG Santé, Eurostat and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Census of Population Publication (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: This is a matter for the Health Service Executive and they will respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (4 Jul 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: Stroke Care (4 Jul 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I am aware of The Burden of Stroke in Europe Report launched on 11 May, 2017 by Stroke Alliance for Europe. The Deputy will be aware that the Changing Cardiovascular Health; National Cardiovascular Health Policywhich covers the period 2010 - 2019 deals with all aspects of cardiovascular health including stroke. As the Deputy's question in the main deals with service matters, I am referring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: A meeting is being arranged with the Irish Heart Foundation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457 and 458 together. I became aware through media reports on 30 June of the HSE’s intention to introduce revised arrangements for the provision of supports to patients who are being or have been treated for cancer and other illnesses. I understand that the HSE’s objective was to develop more equitable arrangements for the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 Jul 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: Community Care (4 Jul 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: IVF treatment is not currently provided by the Irish public health service, however, there is some support available in that patients who access IVF treatment privately may claim tax relief on the costs involved under the tax relief for medical expenses scheme. In addition, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is covered under the High Tech Scheme administered...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Jul 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: Medicinal Products Availability (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE has considered the issue of reimbursement of Respreeza for maintenance treatment of emphysema in adults with documented severe alpha1-proteinase inhibitor deficiency. The HSE has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Jul 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 Staff (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 469 and 470 together. The recruitment of an additional post of consultant medical oncologist with a special interest in sarcoma, based in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, was prioritised to facilitate further development of the service there. St Vincent's University Hospital is responsible for the recruitment process and the announcement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: This question relates service delivery matters and as such is a matter for the HSE.

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 472 and 473 together. The Programme for Government committed to the development of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford (UHW), subject to a favourable recommendation from an independent clinical review. This independent clinical review was completed by Dr. Niall Herity, one of the foremost cardiologists on these islands and a doctor of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Levy (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The voluntary health insurance system in Ireland operates on the basis of community rating, whereby everyone pays the same price for the same product, and is supported by a Risk Equalisation Scheme which aims to keep health insurance more affordable for older and less healthy citizens. The Risk Equalisation Scheme works by spreading the cost of insuring older and sicker people across the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 Jul 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: Departmental Staff Data (4 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department does not currently have a transfer list. As you will be aware, Action 15 of the Civil Service Renewal Plan has a commitment to develop a mobility scheme within the Civil Service. Work on this scheme is ongoing with the Civil Service Management Board, Departments and staff interests. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is currently developing Phase 1 of the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Jul 2017)

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