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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments Waiting Times (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457 and 458 together. In recognition of the particular need to address access to primary care-based counselling services for under 18's the Government has prioritised investment in this area. The HSE's National Service Plan 2016 provided an additional €5m for psychology for children with a focus on enhanced counselling interventions for children...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Following extensive mediation discussions, agreement was reached between the St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group and the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) on the relocation of the NMH to the Elm Park campus. The terms of the agreement, which have been published, provide for the establishment of a new company - "The National Maternity Hospital at Elm Park DAC (limited by shares)”;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin but can occasionally be more severe and highly debilitating. Lyme disease is diagnosed by medical history and physical examination....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The most recent NTPF figures published for January 2018  show that there was a total of 42,042 people on the Outpatient waiting list for hospitals in the Children's Hospital Group. 64% of these children (26,875) are waiting up to 12 months and 36% (15,167) are waiting over 12 months for a first Outpatient appointment. The HSE has confirmed there have been challenges in addressing the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Irish paediatric patients travel to the UK for heart transplants under the Treatment Abroad Scheme. Paediatric kidney transplants are carried out in the Children's University Hospital, Temple Street. Around 5 to 6 paediatric heart transplant cases arise in Ireland each year and the current policy reflects this low level of activity. The possibility of heart transplants for paediatric...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Officials in my Department are undertaking the work necessary to facilitate the commencement of Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. A small number of technical and legal issues have arisen which require clarification, and it is important that these are resolved before Parts 2 and 3 of the Act are commenced. I hope to be in a position to lay the Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (27 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the administration of the Cross Border Directive, I have asked the HSE to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the administration of the Cross Border Directive, I have asked the HSE to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, the Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (27 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: Medicinal Products Availability (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key objective of the health service. However, the challenge is to do this in a safe and sustainable manner. Treatment must be appropriate and proportionate and clinical decison-making, such as prescribing, should be based on both patient needs and sound...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I have issued 5 licences for cannabis-based products for medical use by named patients. This allows for the importation of these products from other countries, including The Netherlands. There are no difficulties in importing such products on foot of a valid Ministerial licence. However, there may be issues in some countries with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the Misuse of Drugs legislation the Minister for Health may grant a licence to an Irish registered medical practitioner for access to cannabis for a named patient, where the course of cannabis treatment has been endorsed by a consultant who is responsible for the management of the patient and who is prepared to monitor the effects of treatment over time. Valid licences allow for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE carefully considered the pricing and reimbursement of human alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (Respreeza). The manufacturer, CSL Behring, was notified in August 2017 that the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (27 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 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...