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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) has published the Interfacility Patient Transport Standard which specifies the clinical level required to crew an ambulance relative to the acuity of the patient. In that regard, ambulances must be crewed by a minimum of two persons, one whose primary role is to provide patient care,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together. While the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) has oversight of private ambulances from a clinical perspective, there is no requirement on private ambulance providers to report on operational incidents such as a mechanical failure. In these circumstances, I am not in a position to provide the information requested by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) received one complaint in respect of an approved ambulance provider in this timeframe. The complaint was examined and the company in question was issued with a safety notice to address immediate concerns, and to address other issues in the short to medium term. The company has since ceased trading and is no longer PHECC approved. PHECC...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, that as part of the annual approval process, private ambulance companies are required to report on adverse events within the previous 12 months. In that context, to date, no private ambulance company has reported a fatality.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Ambulance vehicles are required, by law, to have an annual vehicle safety check, the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test. This is a function of the Road Safety Authority. Private ambulance companies, approved by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), are required to sign a statutory declaration annually, indicating that they have the necessary equipment and medications...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 175 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services. The Strategy will be implemented on a phased basis and this work will be led by the HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme. Indeed, the issue of anomaly scanning is a priority issue for the Programme and, accordingly, it will develop clinical guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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 HSE is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (6 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: Ambulance Service Data (6 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: Ambulance Service Data (6 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: Ambulance Service Data (6 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: Ambulance Service (6 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: Ambulance Service Data (6 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: Ambulance Service Data (6 Jul 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: Ambulance Service Data (6 Jul 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: Medical Card Applications Data (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Medical cards and GP visit cards are processed by the National Medical Card Unit (NMCU) in the HSE. I am aware that the processing times for medical cards increased in recent months. The HSE has informed my Department that this is primarily due to a reduction in the number of processing staff within the NMCU at present. Processing times for applications/reviews can also be affected where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department and the HSE are committed to securing and developing the role of Portlaoise Hospital within the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group. Reports on Portlaoise Hospital in recent years point to the need for reconfiguration of some services to ensure that patients are treated in the most appropriate setting by specialist staff that can safely meet their needs. The HSE has submitted a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (6 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 190 together. The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high-quality, integrated and cost effective health service. The Programme for Government commits to a decisive shift within the health service towards primary care in order to deliver better care close to home in communities across the country. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (6 Jul 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.