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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Department of Health is aware of a temporary shortage of Hydrocortone (hydrocortisone) 10mg tablets in Ireland. The marketing authorisation holder has notified the medicines regulator, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), that the shortage of this medicine is due to manufacturing delays. Supply of the Irish authorised product is expected to resume in February 2019. A letter...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (22 Jan 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 (22 Jan 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: Industrial Disputes (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 414, 415, 442 and 443 together. SIPTU is recognised by the HSE and has negotiating rights for frontline ambulance grades employed by the Executive.  As a result, the HSE deducts subscriptions at source for those ambulance staff that are members of that union.  However, the National Ambulance Service Representative Association (NASRA) is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 416, 438 and 467 together. The Safety Features Delegated Regulation (EU 2016/16) provides that from February 2019, most prescription medicines and a very small number of non-prescription medicines will have to carry ‘safety features’ on their outer packaging. These safety features take the form of an anti-tamper device (e.g. foil seal,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (22 Jan 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: Organ Donation (22 Jan 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.  The General Scheme will include provisions for a soft opt-out system of consent for deceased organ donation and an opt-out register. If an individual registers their wish to opt-out of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: In 2018 the Department of Health spent a total of €134,766.99 on 541 flights. It is the policy of my Department to seek best value for money in terms of flight costs. Those travelling are consistently reminded to make arrangements as early as possible to secure the best available price. All travel is booked at economy/standard class unless there are specific circumstances...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The cost of newspapers in 2018 (January to November) was €19,919.94. This included the following: - Delivery of hardcopies of newspapers to 9 offices. - Receipt of a total of 53 titles. - 18 Irish Times Digital Subscriptions. - 7 Financial Times Digital Subscriptions. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: I remain committed to the provision of a second cath lab in University Hospital Waterford. It is intended that the cost of progressing the project to design, planning and construction stages will be considered in the context of the HSE’s Capital Plan for 2019, which is currently being finalised. A National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services is currently underway. The aim of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Department of Health was advised on 24 August 2018 of developments in relation to on-going negotiations between the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPDHB) and main contractor  regarding the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the completion of the construction of the hospital leading to a potential increase in construction costs. On  27 August 2018 a briefing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (22 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) is the pharmacy regulator in Ireland and is responsible for regulating pharmacists and pharmacies in the public interest. Several of the PSI’s functions under the Pharmacy Act 2007 relate to education, including promoting and ensuring the highest standards in education and training for the qualification to practise as a pharmacist, and make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: The Letter of Exceptional Need issued on Thursday 17 January 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (22 Jan 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of the whole of Government response to Brexit, my Department is working on a comprehensive and coordinated set of actions to ensure, as far as is possible, continuity of supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Significant work has already been undertaken by the Department, the HSE, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), together with industry, to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Jan 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: Health Services (22 Jan 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.