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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 Feb 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 Appointments Status (1 Feb 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: Internal Audits (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department's internal audit function is guided by the Institute of Internal Auditors' Standards which were published by the Department of Expenditure and Reform (DPER) in November 2012. These Standards require that a quality assurance and improvement programme be developed for the function which involves both periodic internal assessments and external assessments being carried out every...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (1 Feb 2018)

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 Deaths (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 218 together. My Department requested the HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme and Quality Assurance and Verification Division to review the National Maternity Hospital's investigation into a maternal death at the hospital, which occurred in May 2016. I can confirm that this review has been completed and recommends that all direct...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (1 Feb 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: Medical Card Applications (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (1 Feb 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: Medical Card Applications (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (1 Feb 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: Apprenticeship Data (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that no person is enrolled in an apprenticeship in my Department. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the aegis of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to you when collated. I have also asked the HSE respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (1 Feb 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 Feb 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.

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to finally be here to introduce the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to this House. The Bill has been the subject of much discussion and debate and it is clear from the clinical community and many advocacy groups that the Bill is badly needed. I have had excellent engagement with Members of Seanad Éireann, which has passed...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Deputy O'Reilly will still be here.

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 454 together. I am aware of the safety concerns that have been raised surrounding the use of Transvaginal mesh procedures. As Minister for Health, I want to ensure that both the current use of mesh implants in uro-gynaecological procedures in Ireland, and the on-going clinical management of women who have had these procedures in the past, are in line...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Feb 2018)

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: HSE Staff Training (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter relating to staff workshops on quality improvement the question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.