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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge that waiting times are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. Reducing waiting times for the longest waiting patients is one of this Government's key priorities. Consequently, Budget 2017 allocated €20 million to the NTPF, rising to €55 million in 2018. Of this 2017 allocation, €15 million...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 869 to 871, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Relations Contracts Data (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 873 to 876, inclusive, together. As the Deputy's questions relate to expenditure by the Health Service Executive I have referred them to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department is currently developing a National Biosimilar Medicines Policy to promote the rational use of biosimilar medicines and to create a sustainable environment for biological medicines in Ireland. The policy will aim to increase biosimilar use in Ireland, by creating a robust framework in which biologicals and biosimilars can be safely, cost-effectively and confidently used in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Sep 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 Staff Recruitment (11 Sep 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 him directly.

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

Simon Harris: In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 884 and 886 together. The HSE has advised that the design team is currently completing the Detailed Design stage. Future investment in healthcare infrastructure, including this project, must be considered within the overall capital envelope available to the health service. The HSE will continue to apply the available funding for infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (11 Sep 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 Data (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge that waiting times are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. Reducing waiting times for the longest-waiting patients is one of this Government's key priorities. Consequently, Budget 2017 allocated €20 million to the NTPF, rising to €55 million in 2018. In order to reduce the numbers of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 890, 891, 978, 995 and 1075 together. The Health Service Executive has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE informed my Department of its decision not to reimburse Ataluren (Translarna) in July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: I understand that the issue of proposed changes arose because the HSE intended to standardise the way in which wigs and hairpieces and post-mastectomy products are provided and to extend the services to a broader cohort of patients. Guidelines were prepared to help establish equal and consistent access but the proposed changes resulted in concerns for patients who are already receiving such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (11 Sep 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Sep 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 Appointments Status (11 Sep 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: Newborn Screening Cards (11 Sep 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 899, 900 and 1161 together. As I outlined in my previous response to Questions Nos. 769 and 770 of 26 July 2017, following a complaint made to the Data Protection Commissioner in 2009 the State remains in breach of both European Union and national data protection legislation in relation to the retention of newborn screening cards without consent. A policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (11 Sep 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (11 Sep 2017)

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