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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: The Policy for the Reimbursement of Expenses of Living Donors provides for the reimbursement of accommodation and travel expenses incurred by living kidney donors up to a maximum of €6,000. In addition, the scheme reimburses loss of earnings incurred by salaried/waged donors and self-employed donors for up to 12 weeks after the donation, up to a maximum of €10,000. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 to 170, inclusive, together. As these matters relate to the vaccination programme in County Meath, the Deputy's questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: As the issues raised relate to service maters, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: As the issues raised relate to service matters, I have asked the HSE reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: As the issues raised relate to service matters, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: As the issues raised relate to service matters, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: As the issues raised relate to service matters, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (28 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 you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: Following a request from the HSE's National Clinical Programme for Stroke, HIQA agreed to carry out a health technology assessment (HTA) of endovascular treatment using mechanical thrombectomy for the management of acute ischaemic stroke. The purpose of the HTA was to examine the evidence for using mechanical thrombectomy in addition to standard medical care as a treatment strategy for acute...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 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 you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: The Capital Programme announced in January 2016 provides for the replacement and refurbishment of 90 public nursing homes across the country over the next five years including the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar. Under this Programme, a new build 74 bed community nursing home is being delivered to replace existing beds where the physical environment requires substantial improvement. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (28 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 you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Expenditure (28 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 you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE provides the flu and pneumococcal vaccines free of charge for all those in the at-risk groups. Those aged 18 years or older in the at-risk groups may attend either their GP or pharmacist for vaccination and those under 18 years should attend their GP. The vaccine and consultation are free for those with a Medical Card or a GP Visit Card. Those without a Medical Card or a GP Visit...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 200 together. The Government is committed to making tangible and sustainable improvements in our health services and the Sláintecare report now provides a framework and a direction of travel to do this. We have a level of consensus and support for the vision and strategic direction outlined in the report that is unprecedented. I am...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 210 together. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Status (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: Following the Government’s April 2017 decision to give the green light for the new children's hospital project construction investment, detailed discussions with the preferred tenderer and the hundreds of specialists who are part of the construction team were concluded over the summer period. The construction contract for the building of the main children’s hospital and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (28 Sep 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 to 199, inclusive, together. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (28 Sep 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (28 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...