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Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 8:In page 5, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following:"(c) where the Physiotherapists Registration Board has made a bye-law under section 31(1)(fa)(i) in respect of persons who were awarded a Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science and a Diploma in Physical Therapy by the Institute of Physical Therapy and Applied Science Dublin after 1 January 2013 and a...

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 9:In page 5, line 23, to delete "(c) was" and substitute "(d) was".

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 10:In page 6, to delete lines 20 to 25 and substitute the following:"(ii) successfully completes an assessment of professional competence set by the Board in accordance with any guidelines issued by the Council that attests to the standard of proficiency in the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal disorders required for registration in the profession."....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The most important issue in relation to consideration of services at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is that patient safety and outcomes must come first. Reports on Portlaoise hospital in recent years have pointed to the need for reconfiguration of some services to ensure that patients are treated in the most appropriate setting by specialist staff that can safely meet their needs....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have the greatest level of need and have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. Patients with greatest clinical need are prioritised for treatment. The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to providing timely access to orthodontic care. In order to address long waiting times, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 83 together. I am advised that notice of industrial action has not been served on any Section 39 employer. In any event, as the HSE is not the employer, the Executive would not have a direct role in any such industrial action. I understand that a number of Section 39 agencies have been before the Workplace Relations Commission and some have or are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have the greatest level of need and have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. Patients with greatest clinical need are prioritised for treatment. The HSE has addressed concerns about facilities and staff at the Orthodontic Department in Letterkenny University Hospital, including the filling of a dental...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Medicines Agency (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The European Medicines Agency, which is currently located in London, will have to move to another location within the EU when the UK leaves the Union. On 31 July 2017, Ireland officially submitted its proposals for Dublin to be the new host city of the EMA to the European Council and Commission. The bid was developed by a cross-sectoral working group, led by my Department, with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) has advised that all applications for registration on a division or divisions of the register of nurses and midwives are individually assessed. If the applicant has obtained his or her nurse or midwife qualification in an EU/EEA country, they are entitled to have their qualifications assessed pursuant to the Recognition of Professional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 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 Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In reaching a decision, the HSE will take into account such expert opinions and recommendations which may have been sought by the HSE, including, for example, advice from the National Centre...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Constitutional Amendments (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 88 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government established a Citizens’ Assembly, in line with its Programme for Partnership Government commitment, to consider a number of matters including constitutional reform. The Assembly first considered the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Article 40.3.3), and submitted its final report,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As provided for under the Health Act 2004, as amended, my Department wrote to the Health Service Executive to notify it of its allocation for 2018 on 26 October, 2017 which was within the 21 day time-line following the publication by the Government of the Estimates for Public Services. The legislation provides that, on receipt of the letter of determination, the HSE has 21 days to prepare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Funding of €0.5m was allocated in 2017 for Cardiology Services in University Hospital Waterford (UHW), as recommended in the Herity report, to increase planned Cath Lab sessions by 20%. I requested that the HSE maximise the benefit for patients from the €0.5m funding in respect of both additional sessions at the existing Cath Lab and the temporary use of a mobile Cath Lab for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 51 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: Hospitals Building Programme (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to contact you with regard to the project.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high-quality, integrated and cost effective health service. The Programme for Government and Sláintecare commit to shifting the model of healthcare towards a more comprehensive and accessible primary care service in order to deliver better care close to home in communities across the country. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Claims Agency (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has provided the following information in relation to the number of maternity cases and the total costs paid in 2016. Year Number of Claims Total paid in damages €m 2016 100 69.94 Note: Maternity cases means all claims recorded under the location of 'Healthcare' and the speciality of 'Maternity Services' where costs were paid in 2016 and relates to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Work on the Health Service Capacity Review is continuing to progress. As I have previously stated, the Review will have a wider scope than previous exercises and will examine key elements of primary and community care infrastructure in addition to hospital facilities. A Steering Group is overseeing the project, with support from external consultants commissioned to provide technical,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The need to increase the numbers of consultants, doctors, nurses and midwives in the public health service is a priority for this Government despite a backdrop of global shortages in health professionals. The Government has allocated an additional €646 million in current expenditure to Health in Budget 2018, including funds for an additional 1,800 front line staff. The overall Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The most important issue in relation to consideration of services at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is that patient safety and outcomes must come first. Reports on Portlaoise hospital in recent years have pointed to the need for reconfiguration of some services to ensure that patients are treated in the most appropriate setting by specialist staff that can safely meet their needs....