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

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (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: Nursing Staff Remuneration (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: In terms of pay, this Government has ratified the measures agreed in the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA) and provided a statutory roadmap for the unwinding of FEMPI. This includes a series of salary increases that will see public servants, including nurses, receiving on average a 7% increase over the lifetime of the agreement. The Agreement commits to 90% pay restoration by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction provided a range of recommendations in relation to the regulation of AHR. The principles encompassed within the Commission's recommendations were taken into consideration during the development of the General Scheme on AHR and are broadly reflected in the provisions of the General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017....

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

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

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

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the overall health of Irish patients. Securing access to new and innovative medicines in a timely manner is a key objective of the Government of Ireland. However, the challenge is delivering on this objective in an affordable and sustainable way.  The Department and the HSE are engaging in a number of initiatives which will endeavour to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Development Plan provides €10.9 billion to invest in infrastructure, equipment and additional service capacity for the public health sector. The National Development Plan is a ten year plan which will provide the capital funding to develop dedicated ambulatory elective-only hospital facilities. We must ensure that we carefully plan the use of this capital funding so...

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

Simon Harris: In recognition of the particular need to address access to primary care-based counselling services for under 18s, the Government has prioritised investment in this area. The HSE's National Service Plan 2016 provided an additional €5 million for psychology for children with a focus on enhanced counselling interventions for children and adolescents. Recruitment of these posts, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (19 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: 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: Paediatric Services (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for rheumatology services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services.  In relation to rheumatology service provision, 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: Hospital Appointments Status (19 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 (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to provide you directly with the details requested in respect of capital funding at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown during 2017.  

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

Simon Harris: I am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for rheumatology services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services.  In relation to rheumatology service provision, 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 Applications (19 Apr 2018)

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

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

Simon Harris: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides that all people ordinarily resident in Ireland are entitled, subject to certain charges, to public in-patient hospital services including consultant services and to public out-patient hospital services. Under Section 52 of the Health Act 1970, as amended by Section 12 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2013, a person who has been referred to a hospital for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The Deputy may wish to note that I met with representatives of this Group last year to hear their concerns regarding ambulance response times in the Connemara area.  Following that meeting, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) met with the Group on 26 September 2017 and since then has met with local elected representatives; the most recent meeting took place on 8 February last. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Planning Issues (19 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: This is a matter for the HSE therefore I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

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

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

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

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.