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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The issues raised relate to timely access to services at University Hospital Kerry, including for both public and private patients. The management and delivery of health services is a matter for the HSE, in this instance the South/South West Hospital Group. My Department has sought a report from the HSE on these issues.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 and 324 together. The HSE advise that there are two central weight management programmes operation within the Saolta Hospital Group. Saolta, in association with the National Clinical Programme for Health and Wellbeing, commenced the 'Croí Clann' programme in January 2017 and funding of €200,000 per year for a 3 year period will support 400...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Bariatric services in County Dublin are provided through the Ireland East Hospital Group. The weight management programme (WMP) in the Ireland East Hospital Group is delivered by St. Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) and St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH). The medical multidisciplinary weight management component of the programme is delivered in St. Columcille’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 May 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 National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) activity in 2018. Under the Plan, the HSE will deliver 1.14...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (22 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 330 together. The Management Board of the Department holds weekly meetings with a break for August/Easter and Christmas. Since September 2015 Agendas for these meetings have a four weekly rotation of topics covering organisational development, performance review, policy forum and "other" which relates to internal reports on legal issues, FOI,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Last week I established an Independent Clinical Expert Review Panel led by The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, with expert input from the British Society of Colposcopists and Cervical Pathologists. All women who have had a previous smear(s) prior to their diagnosis of cervical cancer since September 2008 will be included in the expert review process who will review their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE have advised that any woman who has received a clear CervicalCheck smear test result previously should proceed with their next scheduled test as normal. With a view to reassuring women about the safety of the CervicalCheck programme, I have arranged that any woman who has had a CervicalCheck smear test, and who following consultation with her GP determines that she wishes to have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 May 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 Data (22 May 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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (22 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (22 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 May 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: Health Services Access (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: EU Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom defines referrer with certain roles and responsibilities attaching to same. Member States are required to designate health professionals as referrers as appropriate. The statutory instrument transposing the Directive will designate those who may refer for radiological tests and in this regard I propose to designate nurses, doctors, dentists and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 May 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 Appointments Status (22 May 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 (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I have been advised that the final Report into University Hospital Kerry's Radiology Department review of radiology scans is being prepared. The Quality Assurance process is complete and I have been advised that all patients and their families have been supported. I hope that the publication of the final Report will inform both the patients and the healthcare system on the lessons for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Referendum Campaigns (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I assume the Deputy is referring to the proposed amendment to the Constitution put forward in the Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018. As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has made a Polling Day Order for a referendum to be held on Friday, 25 May 2018. On Polling Day, the people will be asked to vote on whether they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: It is not clear which claims the Deputy is referring to.  However, I welcome the opportunity to outline my views on maternity care in Ireland. While our maternity services compare very well with those in other countries in terms of safety and individual outcomes, it would be remiss of us not to strive to improve those services.  In that regard, I am pleased to confirm the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (22 May 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...