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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 304 together. Officials in my Department have sought clarification in relation to these two PQs. Once this information has been received I will arrange for a reply to issue to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The 2013 Act does not give the Minister for Health any powers in this regard. The HSE does not require approval or consent from the Minister or...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (12 Dec 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 Reimbursement (12 Dec 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 issue of orphan medicines, with very small patient populations, and the price barriers...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The most important issue in relation to consideration of services at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is that patient safety and outcomes must come first. Reports on Portlaoise hospital in recent years have pointed to the need for reconfiguration of some services to ensure that patients are treated in the most appropriate setting by specialist staff that can safely meet their needs....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (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: Dental Services Provision (12 Dec 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 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: 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 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: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The Health and Social Care Professional Act 2005, which, it is proposed, will regulate the professions of counsellor and psychotherapist, does not provide that registrants be a member of a professional body. In accordance with the provisions of that Act, the draft Regulations to designate these professions and to establish a registration board for both professions have been laid before...
- 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 scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme, for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland under EU Regulation 883/04, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulation 987/09, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines. I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service Operations (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: 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 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. In relation to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (12 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: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (12 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: HSE Data (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.