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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has previously considered the evidence pertaining to gulls and potential health risks. A number of scientific studies have looked at the specific issue of human disease and gulls (from the early 1980s on; the most recent in 2005). While there is some evidence that wild birds...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (17 Oct 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: Hospitals Policy (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: As the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter, your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Oct 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 (17 Oct 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277, 281 and 404 to 408, inclusive, 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)...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 374 to 376, inclusive, together. In relation to the query raised, as this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly regarding the actions being taken to address waiting times for children who require rheumatology services across the three children's hospitals.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies Data (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: All members appointed to State Boards should have the appropriate competencies to fulfil their role as members on State Boards. The membership of the boards and State Bodies under my remit is normally specified in the establishing legislation for that board or State Body. Members of boards or bodies for which I have nominating rights, in line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 of 2014...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 280, 286, 354 and 401 together. On Tuesday 3 October 2017 the Government approved the drafting of a Bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research. Officials in my Department are engaging with the Office of the Attorney General in relation to the process of drafting this Bill. In relation to the issue of public funding...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together. As the issues raised are operational matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has up to date travel advices on its website for people travelling abroad. For specific travel advice, including information on vaccinations you should contact your G.P. or travel clinic as the HSE does not offer private vaccinations for travellers. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), which is responsible for the regulation of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Oct 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: Patient Data (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this matter has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Staff (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 298 and 299 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (17 Oct 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Oct 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 (17 Oct 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 (17 Oct 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: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (17 Oct 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 (17 Oct 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...