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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 to 424, inclusive, and 426 together. As the HSE has responsibility for Primary Care Centres and ultrasound services in Primary Care, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I have had enquiries made in my Department and my Department did not enter into a contract with the named company. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is the statutory provider of health and personal social services and I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly in relation to any contract they may have entered into with the named company.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (30 Jan 2018)

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: Primary Care Centres Data (30 Jan 2018)

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: Medical Card Administration (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: Medical card provision is solely based on financial assessment. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (30 Jan 2018)

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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (30 Jan 2018)

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 Accommodation Provision (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 to 435, inclusive, together. The Capacity Review was published on the 23rd of January this year. In light of the inter-dependent nature of health service delivery across care sectors, the Review had a wider scope than previous exercises and included key elements of primary and community care infrastructure, in addition to hospital facilities. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jan 2018)

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: Medicinal Products Licensing (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority for the regulation of medicines in Ireland. The HPRA has advised that Primodos, which was also known by the brand name Duogynon, was never authorised (i.e. licensed for use) in Ireland, although it is understood that Duogynon was available in Ireland during the 1970s, with distribution discontinued in 1978. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jan 2018)

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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (30 Jan 2018)

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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland under EU Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulations (EC) No. 987/2009, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines. As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jan 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jan 2018)

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 Appointments Status (30 Jan 2018)

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: Public Private Partnerships Data (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: In 2012 the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform announced a Stimulus Package of State Infrastructure projects, including a bundle of Primary Care Centres (PCCs), to be delivered using the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism. This Primary Care Centre project is being delivered as a design, build, finance, and operate model (DBFOM). The Healthcare PPP Company comprises...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (30 Jan 2018)

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 Waiting Lists Data (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I am aware that waiting times are often unacceptably long and this places a significant burden on patients and their families. Reducing waiting times for the longest waiting patients is one of this Government's key priorities. Consequently, Budget 2018 allocated €55 million for the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) in 2018, more than double its total allocation in 2017 of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (30 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I understand that a report on lymphoedema services is being developed by the HSE and accordingly I have asked the organisation to respond directly to you on this matter.