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

Simon Harris: Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 - will be implemented on a phased basis led by the National Women & Infants Health Programme. The Programme is currently finalising a detailed action plan to inform this process; this work includes the identification of funding requirements, which will in turn inform the annual Estimates process...

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

Simon Harris: The Master Plan for South Tipperary General Hospital will provide for the orderly development of the campus. The HSE has advised that the Master Plan has been drafted and is currently being reviewed by the South/South West Hospital Group.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (11 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. In reaching a reimbursement decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view, including information submitted by the applicant. It will also take into account...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The report referred to by the Deputy was commissioned by the HSE. While I understand that this review has been completed, the question of when it was received, its publication, and the timing of same, is a matter for the Executive, who I have asked to respond to the Deputy directly.

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

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (11 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: Living Wage Implementation (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to their public sector employees. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Community Rating (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Our community rated health insurance market is supported by a Risk Equalisation Scheme, which in turn is funded by a community rating levy payable by insurers on all health insurance policies written. All money raised by the imposition of these levies is paid back to insurers in the form of credits, with the particular objective of keeping health insurance more affordable for older and less...

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

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have referred this to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (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: 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: Hospital Procedures (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: Health Services Staff Data (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: 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: 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: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Department does not collect data in a manner to allow the Deputy's question to be answered in full. As much information as we have to hand is included here. The following tables are in respect of photography expenditure (table 1), advertising expenditure (table 2) and PR expenditure (table 3). Details of to whom payments were made or the campaign to which the expenditure related are...

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

Simon Harris: I recently concluded a public consultation on my proposal to regulate counsellors generally under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Pregnancy counselling (other than that provided by doctors, nurses or social workers) will be taken into account in the context of this proposal. On foot of the consultation process, I decided last month to proceed with the designation of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (11 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: General Practitioner Services Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 to 461, inclusive, together. The Programme for Government commits to extend in phases, and subject to negotiation with GPs, free GP care to all children under 18 years of age. Legislative changes will be required for any such extension of free GP care to further cohorts of the population. The timetable will be subject to the outcome of discussions with...