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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Sodium valproate is a medicine licensed for use in Ireland to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. In March of this year, the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) initiated a new review of the use of valproate-containing medicines in the treatment of women and girls who are pregnant or of childbearing age. This review is examining the...

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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (14 Nov 2017)

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

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

Simon Harris: Medical card cover starts from the date the medical card is issued. It should be noted that new applications received for medical cards and GP visit card eligibility where the application does not require additional material or information to enable a comprehensive eligibility assessment are processed within 15 working days. There are no plans at present to change this policy.

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 287 together. In relation to the issues raised, as they are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (14 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 Services (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland under EU Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulations (EC) No. 987/2009. The TAS provides for the cost of approved treatments in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland through the issue of form E112 (IE) where the treatment...

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

Simon Harris: Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland advise that there are no plans to introduce a living donor liver transplant programme. The National Liver Transplant Programme is delivered by St. Vincent's University Hospital and demand for liver transplants in Ireland is being met through deceased donors. A total of 53 liver transplants have been undertaken this year up to the end of October.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (14 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 Waiting Lists (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. In relation to...

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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Cannabis is strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts, 1977 to 2016 and the Regulations made thereunder. 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...

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

Simon Harris: Outpatient charges are set by S.I. No. 45/2013 - Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013. Currently the only charge for an outpatient service is at an Emergency Department (ED). Medical Card holders are exempt from this ED charge. The €80 charged referred to by the Deputy is the statutory daily charge, up to a maximum of €800, where a person has been referred to a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE proposes to develop a new primary care centre on the St. Davnet's Campus in Monaghan town. The design team engaged are currently preparing the stage 1A report (Feasibility Study). Based on this early stage of the development it is not possible to give a detailed timeline for its delivery but it is expected that the project could be completed by the end of 2020.

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

Simon Harris: In relation 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: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: In relation 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: Occupational Therapy (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: Occupational Therapy Staff (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.