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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (8 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 395 together. There is no panel for communications officers in my Department. The Communications Office was established in 2008 headed by an Assistant Principal. The current role holder was appointed in June 2016. The Communications Unit incorporates the Press office. The name and functions were extended to include "communications" to reflect more...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Ordú don Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Dara Céim anois." I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Today, we mark the introduction of a Bill which, if passed, will give the people of Ireland the chance to vote on one of the most debated sections in our Constitution, Article 40.3.3°. I am conscious that we are sitting on a Friday, which is not usual. I thank colleagues...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: It is being circulated right now.

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I am happy to pause.

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: We are here because of the courage of women like Amanda Mellet, Siobhán Whelan and so many others who publicly relived the worst moments of their lives to make us to think about why change is needed in this country. We are here knowing the tragedy which befell Savita Halappanavar and her family. We remember you, Savita. We remember Miss X. We remember Miss A, B, C and D. We remember...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

Health and Social Care Professionals Act Regulations 2017: Motions (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 4(7)) (Membership of Council) Regulations 2017,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 9th November, 2017.

Health and Social Care Professionals Act Regulations 2017: Motions (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 4(2)) (Designation of professions: counsellors and psychotherapists and establishment of registration board) Regulations 2017.copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 9th November, 2017.

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Come on now.

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank all Deputies for their contributions to this Second Stage debate. I have had an opportunity to speak on this issue on a number of occasions in recent months, as have all Deputies. I hope in the not-too-distant future we will have an opportunity to stop speaking on this issue, or certainly to stop speaking to each other on it, and to start engaging with our constituents, communities...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Legislation (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 to 422, inclusive, together. I am not aware of any investigations, complaints to An Garda Síochána, arrests, convictions, or charges, as outlined by the Deputy, as these matters are not the responsibility of my Department.  The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 regulates access to a termination of pregnancy, if a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Banking (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: The total amount of negative interest charges paid by my Department is €785.29. Operational matters such as this, relating to agencies under the aegis of my Department, are a matter for the agency itself and the Deputy should contact the relevant CEO, Chairman or Registrar of the agency concerned, as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where it is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy including procurement protocols on the matter. The Department does not collect data in a manner which would allow the Deputy’s question to be answered in full. However, expenditure detail...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Mar 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: General Practitioner Training (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: The Irish College General Practitioners, ICGP, is the professional body for general practice in Ireland and is responsible for post graduate specialist medical education, training and research in the specialty of general practice. The ICGP’s curriculum for general practice training involves teaching trainees to: - Recognise that patients are diverse; - Initiate systems to make the GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (20 Mar 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: Rare Diseases Strategy (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Rare diseases are often diagnosed in childhood and are a significant cause of disability. The recommendations of the National Plan, published in 2014, apply to all age groups within the population but in particular for children. In 2017 the Department published a progress report on the National Rare Disease Plan and this is available on the Department’s website under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Mar 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 Services (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Cancer surgery and histopathology work arising from BowelScreen is carried out in the designated cancer centres, including University Hospital Waterford. The National Screening Service has contracted 14 hospitals to provide endoscopy services for BowelScreen.  Each part of the BowelScreen process is quality assured and monitored to ensure adherence to the highest...