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Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: This question relates to the transposition of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) by my Department and whether chiropractors will be designated as referrers and practitioners in the transposing regulations. Ionising radiation has many beneficial applications however as the use of ionising radiation increases, so does the potential for health hazards if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Funding (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department administered a National Lottery Discretionary Fund up to and including 2016 from which once-off grants were paid to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health related services. My Department no longer operates a National Lottery Fund. However, the HSE operates a similar scheme and continues to provide grants to health agencies and other organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department have been in touch with the Clinical Strategy and Programme Division of HSE regarding this proposal who have indicated that they are happy to meet with the Irish Heart Foundation to discuss their submission further.

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: This question relates to the transposition of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) by my Department and whether chiropractors will be designated as referrers and practitioners in the transposing regulations. The transposing statutory instrument for the BSSD will revoke and replace existing regulations from 2002. The existing regulations do not designate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (31 Jan 2018)

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 Availability (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: In March, following the publication of the Health Products Regulatory Authority’s report ‘Cannabis for Medical Use – A Scientific Review’, I established an Expert Reference Group to advise on the development of a Cannabis for Medical Use Access Programme, for patients who are under the care of a medical consultant and have been diagnosed with the following medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223, 225 and 242 together. In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226, 227 and 229 to 232, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (31 Jan 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (31 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (31 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: Ministerial Advisers Data (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: There have been two special advisers appointed to me as Minister for Health (Joanne Lonergan and Kathyann Barrett). The salary applicable to both advisers is the standard scale for the grade of Principal Officer in the Civil Service (€80,852 - €99,408) in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform instructions to Personnel Officers on Ministerial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (31 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: Medicinal Products Regulation (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: In accordance with Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (as amended), the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) does not have a direct role in approving, licensing or certifying medical devices that are placed on the market in Ireland. The HPRA has a post market role where they monitor the medical devices on the market. As Minister for Health, I have no role in the approval, licensing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The Smaller Hospitals Framework defines the role of smaller hospitals and outlines the need for smaller hospitals and larger hospitals to operate as Hospital Groups. The Framework identifies the activities that can be performed in smaller hospitals in a safe and sustainable manner. These include extended day surgery, selected acute medicine, a local injuries service, a large range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: Budget 2018 allocated a total of €55 million for the national treatment purchase fund, NTPF, which more than doubles the 2017 allocation of €20 million. This funding will enable the provision of treatment for patients on the inpatient/daycase waiting list across a range of specialties and procedures and will focus on long-waiting patients and overall waiting list numbers....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Capacity Review (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The terms of reference and the scope of the capacity review did not include the costing of additional capacity. The analysis has established two extremes that define the indicative range and scale of potential capacity needs up to 2031 and the level of reforms involved. The key findings and recommendations of the report recognise this and outline further work required, including: ...