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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital Status (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Following the grant of planning permission for the new National Maternity Hospital on the St Vincent's University Hospital campus, the Design Team is continuing to work on the detailed design of the hospital and the preparation of tender documents. This development will of course represent the flagship project of the National Maternity Strategy and will constitute the largest single...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the overall health of Irish patients. Securing affordable access to existing and new medicines in a timely manner is a key objective of the Irish Health Service. However, the challenge is delivering on this objective in an affordable and sustainable way in line with the resources allocated by the Dáil and the relevant legislative provisions....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 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: Mental Health Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (28 Nov 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 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: Dental Services Waiting Lists (28 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (28 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: Dental Services Data (28 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 Staff Data (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: In response 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: Health Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the delivery of the healthcare infrastructure is a service matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (28 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: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: My Private Office has confirmed that this correspondence has been received. A reply to this letter will issue shortly. Based on this country's population, specialist cardiac cath lab services are only provided in a number of hospitals in order to ensure that the services provided achieve the required standards of safety, quality and sustainability in the interests of patients. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The HIQA Report and Recommendations on Patient Referrals from General Practice to Outpatient and Radiology Services, including the National Standard for Patient Referral Information published in 2011 makes a number of recommendation in relation to Secondary Care Referral Management Systems, including that GP should address referrals in the first instance to a central point within a hospital,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Based on this country's population, specialist cardiac cath lab services are only provided in a number of hospitals in order to ensure that the services provided achieve the required standards of safety, quality and sustainability in the interests of patients. I have announced my intention to commence aNational Review of Specialist Cardiac Services that focuses on services for adults....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As part of Budget 2018, an additional €40 million was announced for 2017 to prepare for and manage the expected peak in demand for our health services over the upcoming winter period. A further €40 million has been allocated for measures to improve access to unscheduled care in 2018. In addition, I can confirm to the Deputy that all Hospital Groups and Community Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Act 2013, when a person attains the age of 70, the medical card income limits are €500 gross income per week for a single person and €900 gross income per week for a couple. Persons aged 70 or older who are assessed as ineligible under the gross income thresholds may also have their eligibility assessed under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (28 Nov 2017)

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