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

Simon Harris: I am conscious that waiting times are often unacceptably long and of the burden that this places on patients and their families. In this regard, I am committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. I hope to publish the joint Department of Health, Health Service Executive (HSE) and National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) Scheduled Care Access Plan 2019...

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

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key health service objective. However, the challenge is to do this in a safe and sustainable manner. Treatment must be appropriate and proportionate and clinical decision-making, such as prescribing, should be based on both patient needs and sound medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Provision (5 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: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: On 17 October 2018 my Department made a formal request for a meeting with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to discuss the position in relation to the project and potential cost issues emerging. The cost escalation was highlighted at a meeting in my Department on 9 November which included officials from that Department. Subsequently, my Department submitted a report from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 and 453 together. On foot of my response to the Deputy's earlier Parliamentary Question my Department provided further details of the governance arrangements in place in relation to the Children’s Hospital Project and Programme (CHP&P). As outlined previously, the Children’s Hospital Project and Programme (CHP&P) Board is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: On completion of the Guaranteed Maximum Price process, the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board informed my officials of the revised cost of €1.433bn on 8 November 2018, and I was subsequently briefed on 9 November on the emerging position. On 9 November, the cost escalation was highlighted at a meeting with the Taoiseach. It was agreed that further details would be...

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

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2019. The HSE Capital Plan will determine the projects that can progress in 2019 and beyond having regard to the available capital funding, the number of large national capital projects currently underway and the relevant priority of each project. The requirements of the new children's hospital and other health capital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Any Brexit scenario will mean considerable change and impact for Ireland. The Government remains firmly of the view that ratifying the Withdrawal Agreement that has been agreed between the EU and the UK remains the best way to ensure an orderly UK exit. At its meeting on 11 December 2018, the Government decided to give greater immediate priority to the preparations for a no deal Brexit. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Since I became aware of the issues surrounding CervicalCheck, my primary concern has been ensuring that the needs of the women and families affected have been met, and I have been in ongoing contact with those affected through a variety of channels. In recent days I held a meeting with the 221+ support group which was attended by a large number of members. This group comprises patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In September, Government accepted all 50 of the recommendations that were set out in Dr Scally’s report into CervicalCheck, which was published on the 12th of September. I then committed to returning to Government within three months as recommended by Dr Scally with a full plan for the implementation of these recommendations. That plan was published on the 11th of December on my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Incidence (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) is charged with collecting and classifying information on all cancer cases that occur in Ireland. The NCRI produces annual reports covering cancer incidence, mortality, treatment and survival. Each year approximately four further reports are produced focusing on specific cancer issues. An example is the NCRI Report on 'Cancer care and survival in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: School Medical Examinations (5 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: Health Services Staff Data (5 Feb 2019)

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

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

Simon Harris: The HSE has been requested to reply directly to Deputy Durkan.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (5 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and €75 million was allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) in Budget 2019 to provide treatment for patients. The waiting list figures for December 2018, show that the number of patients on the inpatient and daycase waiting list at the end of the year stood at 70,200....

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

Simon Harris: The HSE has been requested to respond directly to Deputy Durkan.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (5 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In September, the Executive Director of the Sláintecare Programme Office commenced refining the Implementation Strategy into a detailed Action Plan for 2019. I can confirm that the Action Plan 2019 has been developed and, following the finalisation of the HSE's National Service Plan, Project Teams are now being established to drive delivery. The Action Plan will be presented to...

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

Simon Harris: I am conscious that waiting times are often unacceptably long and of the burden that this places on patients and their families. In this regard, I am committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. Last year, under the Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan for 2018 I sought real progress to drive down waiting lists for high volume procedures, but also to treat patients...

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

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.