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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 480 and 481 together. As previously advised, Eculizumab (Soliris®) is an ultra-orphan medicine licensed for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal haemaglobinurea (PNH) and atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS). Eculizumab is reimbursable for the treatment of these two conditions, for which the European Medicines Agency has completed assessments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Government policy is to enable young people with disabilities and autism to develop the skills they will need to live independent lives to the greatest extent possible, and to receive the supports they need in order to achieve this. In 2016 the Government is providing a total of €1.56 billion for health-funded disability services including day services for approximately 22,000 people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: 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. Patients have the ability to apply to the HSE TAS seeking access to public healthcare outside the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive is required to obtain value for money when disposing of surplus property assets. These proceeds will be re-invested in delivering much needed health care infrastructure. Some lands must be retained to accommodate future services. Considerable work is required in advance of any decisions. As it is responsible for the management of the health care estate the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The process of planning for the needs of around 1,500 young people with disabilities and autism who will require continuing health-funded supports on leaving school or rehabilitative (life-skills) training this year commenced in September 2015. To ensure these needs are met, funding of €7.25m is being allocated by the HSE to provide appropriate services and supports. Once off funding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Government policy is to enable young people with disabilities and autism to develop the skills they will need to live independent lives to the greatest extent possible, and to receive the supports they need in order to achieve this. In 2016 the Government is providing a total of €1.56 billion for health-funded disability services including day services for approximately 22,000 people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Counselling is provided across the health service, by both the HSE and the voluntary sector including primary care, social care and within mental health. This type of service can be provided by a range of trained health professionals and delivered to meet a clinical need at either primary or secondary care level. The Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) service is a national service funded...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I have no plans to set up a separate suicide prevention authority. This function is currently being carried out by the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) which was established in 2005 to oversee the implementation of the then national suicide prevention strategy and to co-ordinate suicide prevention initiatives around the country. In June last year, the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The modern mental health service, integrated with other areas of the wider health service, extends from promoting positive mental health and suicide prevention through to supporting those experiencing severe and disabling mental illness. It includes specialised secondary care services for children and adolescents, adults, older persons and those with a intellectual disability and a mental...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 493 and 494 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Prior to reimbursing any medicine, the HSE considers a range of statutory criteria, including clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Register Office (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware of claims of an association between HPV vaccination and a number of conditions experienced by a group of young women. It appears that some girls first suffered symptoms around the time they received the HPV vaccine, and understandably some parents have connected the vaccine to their daughter’s condition. I want to make it quite clear that anyone who is suffering ill...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Health Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: It is acknowledged that issues of capacity and complexity adversely impact a small number of specialties, including spinal surgery for scoliosis. With specific reference to scoliosis, these include appropriate bed availability, access to diagnostics, purchase of specialist spinal equipment and access to theatre for significant periods of time. I have been assured that the waiting list...