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

Simon Harris: A key objective of Consultant Contract 2008 is to improve access for public patients to public hospital care. Latest data from September 2017 shows that the public-private mix at a system level stands at 82% public for elective in-patient work and at almost 86% for day-case work. This is consistent with the typical 80/20 split provided for in the consultant contract. Arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Foireann Roinne (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 468 and 469 together. Tá rún daingean ag mo Roinn a chinntiú gur féidir freastal a mhéid is féidir ar chustaiméirí ar mian leo a gcuid gnó a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge. Ba é 433 dhuine an líon iomlán daoine, mar Choibhéis Lánaimseartha, a bhí ag obair sa Roinn ag...

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I always show people respect but the Deputies also need to be very truthful about where this power lies, based on the laws passed by this House. The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 very clearly means that the HSE is the decision-making body on this. I know that this is a very important and sensitive matter. It is very important for the families and I absolutely...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (29 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: Medical Card Data (29 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: Hospital Appointments Status (29 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: Medical Card Drugs Availability (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 341 together. Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key objective of the health service. However, the challenge is to do this in an affordable and sustainable manner. The medicines bill for the community drugs schemes – primarily the GMS, Long...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 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: Medical Card Reviews (29 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: On Tuesday 3 October 2017 the Government approved the drafting of a Bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research. Officials in my Department are engaging with the Office of the Attorney General in relation to the process of drafting this Bill. The General Scheme is published on the Department's website and has been submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Since March 2016, Maternity Patient Safety Statements have been published on a monthly basis by maternity hospitals/units. These statements represent a key building block to provide assurance regarding the safety of our maternity services. The National Women & Infants Health Programmehas been established to lead the management, organisation and delivery of maternity, gynaecology and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (29 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (29 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: Ministerial Meetings (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that I and officials from my Department met with representatives of the Saolta University Health Care Group, including two Consultants, and national HSE representatives on 4 October 2017 regarding the closure of the two orthopaedic theatres at Merlin Park University Hospital. I understand from information supplied by the Saolta Group that the Orthopaedic Waiting List Office...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the practice nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. The HSE has advised GPs that where a blood test forms part of the investigation or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Health capital funding was outlined in the recently published Public Service Estimates for 2018 and the HSE is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2018 - 2021. The Government is also preparing a new 10 year National Investment Plan for the period 2018-2027, which is expected to be published by the end of the year alongside and in support of the forthcoming new National Planning...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (29 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 (29 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 Consultant Contracts (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: A key objective of Consultant Contract 2008 is to improve access for public patients to public hospital care. Latest data from September 2017 shows that the public/private mix at a system level stands at 82% public for elective in-patient work and at almost 86% for day-case work. This is consistent with the typical 80/20 split provided for in the consultant contract. The framework for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (29 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Under section 39 of the Health Act 2004, the HSE has in place Service Level Agreements with voluntary providers which set out the level of service to be provided for the grant to the individual organisation. Any individuals employed by these section 39 organisations are not HSE employees, therefore neither the HSE nor the Minister have a role in determining the salaries or other terms and...