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Written Answers — Department of Health: Generic Drugs Substitution (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Government has decided to introduce a National Biosimilar Strategy to promote the usage of biosimilar medicines in Ireland and a public consultation process will form part of the policy development. In preparation for the consultation process and policy development my officials have conducted in-depth research on the approaches that other countries have taken to increase the usage of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 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: Organ Donation (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Government approved the preparation of the General Scheme and Heads of a Human Tissue Bill today, 11 July 2017. This Bill will include proposals for the introduction of an opt out system for organ donation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the HSE that expenditure on construction and equipping is currently under profile due to timing issues on the progress of a number of projects which have not progressed as initially projected. Expenditure is expected to progress steadily as construction begins, and the notified capital allocation in 2017 will be spent.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The management of the healthcare property estate and the delivery of health care projects is a service matter. Therefore, the Health Service Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to your question on the payment of subcontractors by contractors.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Government commitment to delivering a new central mental hospital is clearly articulated in the Programme for Government, and funding has been earmarked for this purpose in the Capital Plan. Therefore, the construction of the National Forensic Mental Health Services Hospital in Portrane is not dependant on the sale of the Dundrum site. That said, there is a Government decision and policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Developing a dedicated clinic for diagnosis and treatment of Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) has many challenges. The HSE has advised that within the model of care for the National Clinical Programme for Neurology, the development of tertiary services/clinics are advocated in conditions with lower prevalence, where there isn’t the volume to support development of expertise across a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (11 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: Mental Health Services Staff (11 Jul 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 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: Health Services Provision (11 Jul 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 Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Delivering on the commitment made during the Leaders Questions referred to above, I understand that you have received the response which issued recently from my office. The initiative at Mary Street Medical Centre commenced in CHO 5 on Monday, 6th February 2017 and referrals were to be accepted for a two week period, concluding on Friday 17th February 2017. I understand the short time...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 507 together. The Lansdowne Road Agreement provided for an increase of €1,000 in annualised salaries of those earning up to €65,000 due to be paid from 1 September 2017. However, in order to address the anomalies which arose following the Labour Court Recommendation for certain Garda Associations, the Government agreed to bring this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 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: National Children's Hospital (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) is the statutory body charged with delivery of the capital project. I have asked the NPHDB to respond to you directly regarding the details of the 25 UK hospitals, 200 US hospitals and those hospitals in the Middle East referenced in the HSE reply to parliamentary question 1195 of 20 June 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: On 10 March last, a planning application for the new National Maternity Hospital was submitted to An Bord Pleanála. A public oral hearing was held at the end of May and a decision on the application is expected by 11 September 2017.