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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The RCSI Hospital Group has identified the need for development of the resuscitation area in Cavan Emergency Department. Future investment in Cavan General Hospital will be considered within the overall acute hospital infrastructure programme, the prioritised needs of the hospital groups and within the overall capital envelope available to the health service. The National Development Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 36 together. The endoscopy suite and the mental health acute unit at Naas Hospital are both included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027. The National Development Plan provides €10.9 billion to invest in infrastructure, equipment and additional service capacity for the public health sector. This represents an increase of 165% in capital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: There are several misoprostol-containing medicines authorised for use in Ireland, two of which contain misoprostol as the sole, active ingredient. All misoprostol-containing medicines are available only on foot of a prescription. As prescription-only medicines, they should only be taken by a patient when prescribed for them by their medical practitioner, or other healthcare professional, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors Recruitment (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Under section 57 of the Health Act 2004, the HSE’s regulatory functions include responsibility for all Consultant appointments in the public health service in Ireland including HSE hospitals, voluntary hospitals, mental health services and other agencies; whether additional, replacement, temporary or locum. In March 2008 the HSE amended the qualifications specified for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2018 €50 million was allocated to the NTPF to provide treatment for patients. The recently launched Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018 to reduce the number of patients waiting for treatment to below 70,000 in 2018. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: An independent review of MIDOC services in Offaly was undertaken in 2017, which identified concerns in the areas of clinical risk, medical emergencies, and lone working. These concerns related specifically to locum doctors working alone at the MIDOC satellite sites at Birr and Edenderry. Since 2 April 2018, MIDOC has been operating one fully functioning treatment centre on the campus of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I gave approval to the Saolta Group to conduct an options appraisal in respect of future acute hospital needs in Galway. I understand that the Saolta Group has undertaken a tender process for this options appraisal and letters will issue shortly to the successful and unsuccessful vendors. The Deputy may wish to note that the National Development Plan provides that new dedicated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 28 and 72 together. 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to delivering more non-acute care within the primary care sector, so that better care closer to home can be provided for communities around the country. GPs play an important role in the primary care system. The number of GPs on the specialist register continues to increase – up from 2,270 in 2010 to 3,637 in 2017 and there are now 2,485 GPs contracted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Against a background of growing demand for hospital services and high acute hospital occupancy rates, Government provided €30 million in 2017 and a further €40 million in 2018 for measures to increase acute hospital capacity and alleviate overcrowding in Emergency Departments. Almost 50% of this funding was used to deliver home support packages and transitional care beds to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (19 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: Hospital Services (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy with regard to current position on the radiology department and the MRI at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to the development of a primary care centre at Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Against a background of growing demand for unscheduled care and high acute hospital occupancy rates, Government provided €30 million in 2017 and a further €40 million in 2018 for measures to increase acute hospital capacity and alleviate overcrowding in Emergency Departments (EDs). Almost 50% of this funding was used to deliver home support packages and transitional care beds...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (19 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: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The report of the Joint Committee on Health entitled Evaluating Orphan Drugs was recently received by my Department. The report contains a number of recommendations which are under consideration at present.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: General Practitioners play an important role in the primary care system. The number of General Practitioners on the specialist register continues to increase – up from 2,270 in 2010 to 3,637 at the end of 2017 and the number of GPs contracted by the HSE under the GMS scheme has also risen from 2,098 in 2008 to 2,485 as of 1 April 2018. The Government is aware of the manpower...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (19 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: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: Against a background of growing demand for unscheduled care and high acute hospital occupancy rates, Government provided €30 million in 2017 and a further €40 million in 2018 for measures to increase acute hospital capacity and alleviate overcrowding in Emergency Departments. Almost 50% of this funding was used to deliver home support packages and transitional care beds to...