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Written Answers — Department of Health: Trade Union Recognition (18 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397 and 428 together. As you will be aware, Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 contain provisions relating to the regulation of donor-assisted human reproduction (DAHR) procedures carried out in the State, including dealing with the rights of children born as a result of those procedures. The enactment of the Children and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Action Plan (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: This Government is fully committed to improving and transforming our health services to provide high quality, fair and accessible care to the population. It has approved the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy as Government policy and the vehicle to achieve this transformational reform. A key commitment in Sláintecare is to expand community-based care to bring care closer to home. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Health Records (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Since the publication of my Departments eHealth strategy, a National Electronic Health Record Strategic Business Case has been approved and there has been significant progress in the development of plans to procure and deliver the components and capabilities necessary for an Electronic Health record. The scale of the task to implement a national E.H.R. programme is considerable and both...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) procures capacity for each of the procedures identified in both private hospitals or public hospitals. In order to ensure competitive pricing as part of their outsourcing programme, the NTPF works with private hospitals from the existing panel agreement and engages in procurement processes through e-tender. The NTPF also works with legal advisors...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Correspondence (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I have offered my apologies, and do so again, for the cancellation of the meeting last week. I know it was a source of great frustration to the people who made an effort to attend. It was also a source of great frustration to me, as I wanted to ensure adequate time and space for the meeting, but was unavoidably engaged with the progression of a very important piece of women's health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that a Government decision of 11 May 2018 put in place a package of support measures for the women and families affected by the issues related to CervicalCheck which includes all out of pocket medical costs incurred and medicines which might not be approved for reimbursement, once they are prescribed by the treating clinician. Although not specifically referenced,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (18 Dec 2018)

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: Diabetes Strategy (18 Dec 2018)

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: Health Services Funding (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: There is no specific funding made available directly by the Department of Health to voluntary organisations. Health specific grants are usually provided through the HSE or other lead agencies. In the case of this organisation, I understand that funding is provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and so is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Allowances (18 Dec 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: Ambulance Service Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (18 Dec 2018)

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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (18 Dec 2018)

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: Antimicrobial Resistance (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a significant patient safety and public health priority for the Department of Health. In October 2017, Ireland’s National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2020 (iNAP) was launched by myself and Minister Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food & the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The union which is recognised by the HSE as representing ambulance grades is SIPTU. The Psychiatric Nurses' Association (PNA), which is a non ICTU affiliated union, have negotiating rights for nurses working in psychiatry and intellectual disability sectors. The National Ambulance Service Representative Association (NASRA), which is affiliated with the PNA, is not recognised by the HSE and,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Dec 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: National Children's Hospital Status (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Considerable work has been undertaken on the project since 2017. The enabling works at the new children’s hospital site on the St. James's campus were completed in early 2018. Phase A construction works (substructure works such as basement excavation and piling) on the main site commenced in October 2017 and are also now nearing completion. Development is also well advanced on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Remuneration (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: You will be aware that in February 2018, an agreement was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) between my Department, the HSE and health sector Trade Unions in relation to a process aimed at resolving the pay restoration issue for staff employed by section 39 bodies in 50 pilot organisations. The 50 organisations included were agreed at the WRC by all parties. I asked the...