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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 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 (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: I wish to acknowledge the distress for patients and their families, and the impact on staff, caused by cramped and overcrowded conditions in some of our hospital Emergency Departments (EDs). ED overcrowding, and long patient waiting times for emergency care, are of critical concern within the health service and tackling this issue remains a key priority for my Department. As such I am...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: Tallaght Hospital recently provided my Department with an overview of the major capital projects that are in progress and the major capital projects that are planned at the hospital. Future capital investment in hospitals must be considered within the overall acute hospital sector infrastructure programme, the prioritised needs of the hospital groups and within the overall capital...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (15 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 Care Policy (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: The safety and protection of vulnerable people in the care of the State is paramount. As the Deputy is aware, at the recent meetings of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, the issue of adult safeguarding was extensively discussed. The Department outlined its intention to the Committee, subject to Government approval, to explore the development of an appropriate adult safeguarding...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (15 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: Official Languages Act 2003 Compliance (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Data (15 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: Ambulance Service Response Times (15 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 99 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The 2013 Act specifies the criteria to be applied in making decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The issue of orphan medicines, with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services, including anomaly scans. The Strategy will be implemented on a phased basis over the coming years and this work will be led by the HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme. Last month, I was pleased to launch the Programme’s detailed Implementation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (15 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: Hospitals Building Programme (15 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: National Investment Plan (15 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: The Government is preparing a new 10 year National Investment Plan to sustain national economic and social progress over the long term. The Government will publish a new National Investment Plan for the period 2018 - 2027 alongside and in support of the forthcoming new National Planning Framework. Health capital funding was outlined in the recently published Public Service Estimates for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (15 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 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.