Results 16,001-16,020 of 46,081 for speaker:Simon Harris

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 and 171 together. In June 2017 a new Committee called the “Rare Diseases Medicinal Products/Technology Review Committee” was established by the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE). The terms of reference for the Committee have been finalised and the responsibilities of the Committee include the review of proposals for funding of new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (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 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: Ambulance Service Provision (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: 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: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I am aware of claims of an association between HPV vaccination and a number of conditions experienced by a group of young women. An illness that occurs around the time a vaccine is given and is already known to be common in adolescence does not imply the vaccine caused the problem. It appears that some girls first suffered symptoms around the time they received the HPV vaccine, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (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 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: Medicinal Products (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 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 173 together. The National Scheduled Care Audit and Quality Assurance Review Programme was established in the National Treatment Purchase Fund in 2014 in conjunction with the National Director of Acute Hospitals, Health Service Executive. This programme is delivered under the NTPF’s Statutory Instrument (2004, S.I. No. 179) “to collect,...

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

Simon Harris: I regret that it is not possible, for reasons of commercial sensitivity, to provide the information requested. The State Claims Agency advises that the contents of the actuarial reports commissioned by it, in respect of the operation of the Clinical Indemnity Scheme, includes very sensitive commercial detail which if published in any public forum could have significant detrimental effects on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (15 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 to 179, inclusive, together. In relation to the queries raised, as they are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

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

Simon Harris: The gross current budget for the Health Sector in 2018 is €14.798 billion and represents a €646m (4.6%) increase over the 2017 allocation of €14.152 billion. It is expected that the funding provided will result in better access for patients, more help for families and more supports for disability, mental health and older and vulnerable people. The exact quantum of...

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

Simon Harris: 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 budget for 2018 is almost €15.3 billion. The HSE is currently finalising the 2018 Service Plan and will allocate the additional posts in accordance with service demands. Following the economic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (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 Provision (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare published its report earlier this year which outlines a vision and strategic direction for the health service over the next decade. The report makes a range of recommendations in relation to the hospital sector. I am committed to returning to Government by the end of the year with a detailed response to the report...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (15 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184, 185, 187 and 188 together. 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...

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

Simon Harris: 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 HSE seeks, where possible, to give patients early access to new treatments. However, it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Labelling (16 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) came into effect in December 2014. It is now the main regulation governing the labelling of foods. It introduced a requirement to provide nutrition labelling on pre-packaged foods - that is a declaration of the energy value, and the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and salt...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (16 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 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 the...