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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Apr 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; Parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; Parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE's Expert Group on Medical Need and Medical Card Eligibility examined the issue of awarding medical cards on the basis of illness and concluded that it was not feasible, desirable, nor ethically justifiable to list medical conditions in priority order for medical card eligibility. The Expert Group also concluded that a person’s means should remain the main qualifier for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 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: Hospitals Expenditure (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure and equipping, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (17 Apr 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: EU Directives (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Officials from my Department met with representatives of this association on 1 February this year to discuss 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 previous regulations did not designate chiropractors as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: A number of technical drafting issues have come to light in relation to Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. The implications of these issues are being explored by officials in my Department and the Office of the Attorney General and clarification on whether primary legislation is required to resolve these issues is being sought. In the event that primary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The 2013 Act does not give the Minister for Health any powers in this regard.  The HSE does not require approval or consent from the Minister or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Apr 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: Rape Crisis Network Funding (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have referred it to the HSE for a direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 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: Dental Services Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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: Hospitals Funding (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Government approval was given on the 11th of April 2018 to provide GP services without charge to persons in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit. Permission was also granted to draft the Heads of the Bill to legislate for this measure. My officials are now undertaking the necessary work to prepare the draft Heads of the Bill. It is my intention that this change will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the health care infrastructure estate, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to the sale of Keadue Health Centre, County Roscommon.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (17 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for the construction of the new children’s hospital at St. James's Hospital and all associated issues. All matters relating to car parking, access and traffic management were dealt with rigorously as part of the planning process. An Bord Pleánala confirmed that it was satisfied that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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...