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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Feb 2019)

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 (7 Feb 2019)

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 Waiting Lists (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to plans to reduce the cardiac rehabilitation waiting list at Ennis General Hospital, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Feb 2019)

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 Provision (7 Feb 2019)

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: Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In October 2017 the Government approved the drafting of a Bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research, based on the published General Scheme. The process of drafting this Bill will be completed in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. As part of this process officials in my Department will ensure that there is coherent interaction between the AHR...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. I have surveyed the Department and the collated replies will be prepared into a full response to the Deputy as soon as possible. In the meantime, if there is a particular issue or meeting for which the Deputy requires details please provide the specifics to my private office who will liaise with the relevant unit to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Chief Medical Officer is a member of the Department of Health’s Management Board. The Management Board provides strategic leadership, direction and oversight in achieving the Department's corporate goals. It adheres to the principles of shared participation and personal and corporate responsibility for the operational success of the Department in supporting the Ministers and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Chief Medical Officer and the Secretary General are members of the Department of Health’s Management Board. They interact on a daily basis. While formal meetings involving other parties are recorded, it would not be practical to record daily interactions between the Chief Medical Officer and the Secretary General. Should the Deputy require details of any particular meeting,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (7 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Cystinosis is a rare inherited condition characterised by accumulation of the amino acid cystine within cells. Excess cystine damages cells and often forms crystals that can build up and cause problems in many organs and tissues. The kidneys and eyes are especially vulnerable to damage; the muscles, thyroid, pancreas, and testes may also be affected. There are a number of medicines authorised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (7 Feb 2019)

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: HSE Waiting Lists (7 Feb 2019)

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: Cancer Screening Programmes (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The unprecedented demand for cervical screening in 2018 has undoubtedly put pressure on laboratory capacity and led to the long delays that are being experienced in smear test turnaround times. This increased level of engagement with the programme is welcome. However, the increased demand has undoubtedly put pressure on lab capacity and the HSE has been working actively with the labs to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The General Scheme of a Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill is being finalised at present and will be submitted to Government shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (7 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Sláintecare Implementation Strategy was published on 8 September 2018 and provides the framework within which a system-wide reform programme will be advanced. It sets out four over-arching goals and ten high-level strategic actions which will be the key focus for the first three years of the reform programme. At its core, the strategy focuses on establishing the building blocks for a...