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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 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: Vaccination Programme (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has advised that the use of aluminium hydroxide and aluminium phosphate as adjuvants in products for specific immunotherapy is established for several decades and the substances are defined in the European Pharmacopoeia. The incorporation of aluminium hydroxyphosphate sulphate into the formulation for Gardasil is aimed at enhancing,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 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: Mental Health Policy (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Mental Health Unit of my Department is responsible for all aspects of Mental Health policy as it relates to health services. There are currently eleven officials working in the Department's Mental Health Unit.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy knows, I am very much aware of the concerns that women in Northern Ireland have in relation to access to termination of pregnancy, which are similar to those which women in the Republic faced prior to the recent change in the law here. I believe it is welcome that women who live in Northern Ireland can now access termination services in this jurisdiction. However, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's 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: Abortion Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's 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: Abortion Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's 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: Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Work is continuing on the implementation of the ancillary recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. This includes exploring issues associated with enhancing access to contraception, with a view to developing evidence-based policy in this area. Preparations are ongoing for the initial expansion of free access to condoms in 2019. Condom use has the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Having considered all the advices received, I recently signed regulations transposing the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD), the purpose of which is to protect the public, patients, workers and others from all forms of ionising radiation. The regulations were published on 15 January 2019. The regulations designate those who may refer for radiological tests,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means. The Act provides that persons who are unable, without undue hardship, to arrange GP services for themselves and family can qualify for full eligibility (a medical card). The HSE can only award medical cards in accordance with the Health Act and,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Medical devices placed on the Irish or European market must conform to the requirements of the relevant European legislation. These require that medical devices perform safely while achieving the purpose intended by the medical device manufacturer. The risk classification of a device influences the level of specific assessment of a medical device’s conformity with the legal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deaths (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: 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: Hospitals Data (5 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 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 (5 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: Ethics in Public Office Legislation (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Ethics in Public Office Acts, positions in the Health Service Executive across all grade categories and work streams where the minimum salary point is equal to or above the minimum point of Grade VIII, including medical doctors, must provide a disclosure of interest, which could influence them in the performance of their official duties. The Standards in Public Office Commission...