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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Regulation (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: Codeine is a mild to moderate opioid (narcotic) analgesic which, due to its potential for misuse, is a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs legislation. As an analgesic, codeine is most often used in combination with other analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen and is currently authorised in Ireland in such non-prescription products for pain relief. It is also available in single...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The academic validation of training programmes in this field by QQI is a matter for QQI. In September 2010, HETAC (now QQI) and the Department of Health jointly commissioned an International Review of the Academic Validation of Higher Education Programmes in the Complementary Therapies. It focused on five fields, including acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: It remains the case, as outlined at my meeting with you and the other Laois Oireachtas Members in December 2017, that no decision has been made yet on the draft Action Plan for Portlaoise Hospital. I have asked my Department to conduct a consultation process in this regard involving local clinicians and the community and this is currently under consideration.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (27 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 you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The Programme for Partnership Government contains a Government commitment regarding the development of a dedicated Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Unit in Beaumont Hospital, to be progressed in the context of a CF Model of Care. This CF Unit capital project will thus be underpinned by the “Model of Care for People with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland” which is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 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: General Practitioner Services (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to provide the Deputy directly with the information requested in respect of Sligo University Hospital.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (27 Mar 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: Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The Model of Care for Neurology was launched by the Director General of the HSE in late 2016. This was developed by the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Neurology in collaboration with consultants, nurses, health and social care professionals and patient support groups. It aims to address the need for strategic development of neurology services in the provision of better care...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The information that the Deputy seeks is not readily available. Therefore, I have asked the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 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...