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Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (9 Nov 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: Health Services (9 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular case raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (9 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: For the purposes of clarity the following information may be helpful. The two most common active components found in cannabis oil are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). - CBD is derived from cannabis. However, since CBD is not psychoactive it is not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs legislation, therefore does not require a licence. CBD oil is not authorised as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: A priority in the HSE's 2017 Service Plan is the development of Hospital Group strategic plans. The Dublin Midland Hospital Group is concluding the development of its multi-year strategic plan (Dublin Midlands Hospital Group Strategy 2018-2023) which focuses on developing clinical networks and pathways across hospitals and between hospitals and their primary and community care partners. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (9 Nov 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: Medicinal Products Availability (9 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (9 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease is diagnosed by medical history and physical examination. The infection is confirmed by blood tests which look for antibodies produced by an infected person's body in response to the infection. These normally take several weeks to develop and may not be present in the early stages of the disease. The standard approach to Lyme diagnostics is a two-stage approach and involves...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (9 Nov 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (9 Nov 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. Budget 2018 allocated additional funding in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 Nov 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: HSE Funding (9 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question refers to operational matters I have referred it on to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Nov 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: Medicinal Products Availability (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 340 together. The HSE 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. In reaching a decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view for the decision and will take into account...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (14 Nov 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: Hospitals Data (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I would ask the HSE to contact you with regard to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a non-means tested monthly payment made by the Minister for Social Protection under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (as amended) in respect of a child under 16 years who requires ongoing care and attention substantially over and above the care and attention usually required by a child of the same age. The Health (Amendment) Act 2017 allowed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (14 Nov 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. Budget 2018 allocated additional funding in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 269 together. 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. Budget 2018 allocated additional funding in the region of €10m for the remainder of 2017 to fund patient treatment across a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.