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Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 154 together. The majority of strokes are caused when blood clots travel to a blood vessel in the brain and block the flow of blood to that area. Clot-dissolving treatment (thrombolysis) can contribute to improved outcomes for treated patients, with one-third experiencing important improvements in their ability to walk or self-care and other possible...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Provision of emergency endovascular thrombectomy is highly specialised and the current and agreed clinical strategy of the national stroke programme is to fully commission the two existing services in Beaumont Hospital and Cork University Hospital on a sustainable 24/7 level of service provision. The HSE have advised that the number of patients undergoing this procedure has risen, on average,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 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: Health Service Capacity Review (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Work on the Health Service Capacity Review is at an advanced stage. As previously indicated, the review has a wider scope than previous exercises in that it is examining key elements of primary and community care capacity in addition to acute hospital capacity. Independent external technical, analytical and engagement expertise (PA Consulting Services Ltd.) was commissioned by my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (30 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 (30 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 (30 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: Child Care Services (30 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: Health Services Provision (30 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: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (30 Nov 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Funding (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (30 Nov 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (30 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 Supply (30 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 (30 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: Emergency Departments Services (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Traumatic injuries may be low, moderate or severe. Major trauma involves injuries which have the potential to cause prolonged disability or death. Based on available data, it is estimated that Ireland has approximately 1,600 major trauma patients each year. Trauma care is a subset of overall Emergency Department activity. Emergency Departments provide 24/7 access for emergency and urgent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department, the HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to work together to provide a wide range of services and supports for those affected by narcolepsy following pandemic influenza. These include discretionary medical cards, reimbursement of expenses associated with diagnosis and treatment, home tuition and learning supports. The HSE’s Advocacy Unit acts as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (30 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE collects and reports information monthly, in arrears, in relation to the percentage of public and private work being undertaken at each Hospital on an elective in-patient basis and on a day-case basis. 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...

Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Financial Resolution (5 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: I move:THAT provision be made in relation to the payment of an additional superannuation contribution by public servants in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution.