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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: Any woman who has previously had a CervicalCheck smear test, and who following consultation with her GP determines that she wishes to have a further test, may do so without charge. An agreement was reached between the HSE and GPs on the reimbursement arrangements that will apply in such cases. Approximately 50% of smear tests are allocated to laboratories in Ireland for analysis. This is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: There is no comparable formal audit process in place with either the BreastCheck or BowelScreen programmes. In line with its Terms of Reference, the Scoping Inquiry, led by Dr Gabriel Scally, will examine the other screening programmes operated by the National Cancer Screening Service, particularly in relation to quality assurance and clinical audit, open disclosure and governance.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: In line with the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, I am advised by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme that they are currently establishing a clinical reference group to develop pathways and guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and ongoing surveillance for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS). When the pathways and guidelines are established the infrastructure and investment...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: Cannabis is strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 to 2016, and the Regulations and Orders made thereunder. The two most common active components found in cannabis oil are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). - THC is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis. Under the Misuse of Drugs legislation products containing THC are strictly controlled and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: The new National Oral Health Policy is currently being finalised and will be published later this year.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 423 together. 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 Beds Data (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy 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: Narcolepsy Issues (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: I met with representatives from SOUND in March 2017 as part of ongoing engagement. The HSE’s Advocacy Unit acts as liaison with service and support providers and other Government Departments to facilitate access to required services. It is in regular contact with individuals affected and regularly meets with representatives of the SOUND. Regional co-ordinators have been appointed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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 Charges (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: All persons ordinarily resident in Ireland are entitled to receive public in-patient services in public hospitals, subject to applicable statutory public in-patient charges. However, for a specified episode of in-patient services, where a person does not avail of, or waives his/her right to public in-patient services, but instead avails of private in-patient services for example private...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: Rapid Access Clinics for breast, lung and prostate cancer have been established in each of the eight designated cancer centres. The Symptomatic Breast Disease and Rapid Access Prostate clinics in University Hospital Galway have exceeded the target Key Performance Indicators for access in the first 3 months of this year. Efforts are ongoing to improve performance in the Rapid Access Lung...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 May 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme, patients receive drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances directly related to the treatment of their illness, free of charge. Medical procedures are not covered by the scheme. Haemochromatosis is not a condition which is covered under the LTI and there are no plans to extend the list of conditions. People who cannot,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: I am committed to securing and further developing the role of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as a constituent hospital within the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group. Since 2014, the focus has been on supporting the hospital to develop and enhance management capability, implementing changes required to address clinical service deficiencies, and incorporating the hospital into the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Services Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 May 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Services Executive to respond directly to the Deputy
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 May 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (23 May 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.