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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: Since the centralisation of the administration of the medical card scheme in July 2011, the National Medical Card Unit in the HSE does not provide "generic or house" medical cards to organisations or establishments. Residents in emergency accommodation who have applied for a medical card are assessed by the HSE under the current medical card guidelines. Under the guidelines, the HSE assesses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Dec 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: Medical Card Applications (7 Dec 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: Hospitals Funding (7 Dec 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: Hospitals Capital Programme (7 Dec 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: Health Insurance Data (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) is the statutory regulator of the private health insurance market, one of whose principle functions is to maintain the register of health insurance contracts. The HIA monitors market developments to ensure that new products meet minimum benefit requirements. These requirements ensure that all consumers obtain an appropriate minimum level of health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (7 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement 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: Departmental Correspondence (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 360 together. I, my Department, and an agency under the remit of my Department have received correspondence from the person concerned and have been copied in on related correspondence submitted to other Departments and agencies. My Department and an agency under the remit of my Department are taking action on foot of the correspondence received.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority for the regulation of medicines in Ireland. The HPRA has stated that Hormonal Pregnancy Tests (HPTs) such as Primodos and Duogynon were never authorised (i.e. licensed) for use in Ireland. However, it is understood that Duogynon was available in Ireland up to the 1970s, with distribution discontinued in 1978....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: Work is under way on the setting up a Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St. James’s Hospital for patients with all forms of narcolepsy in adults and in children transitioning from the paediatric services. Funding for the infrastructure, staffing and recruitment for this centre is being considered as part of the overall 2018 service plan process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (12 Dec 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 Consultant Recruitment (12 Dec 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: Enquiries have been made with the HSE who have indicated that they are in contact with this person and their family and I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Deputy may be aware that the HSE provides advice on their website: for people who may have concerns regarding persons with suicidal tendencies. The HSE advises that where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Dec 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 Staff Data (12 Dec 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (12 Dec 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: Emergency Departments Closures (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Dec 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.