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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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (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. In that regard...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (18 Dec 2018)

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: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (18 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together. Improving access to hospital treatment is a key priority for Government. This year has seen ongoing improvements with the number of patients waiting for inpatient and day case procedures (IPDC), now at just under 71,000 from the peak of 86,100 in July 2017. This represents a 17.5% reduction in the overall number of patients waiting for...

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

Simon Harris: There is currently a temporary shortage of Hydrocortone (hydrocortisone) 10mg tablets in Ireland. The marketing authorisation holder (MAH) for Hydrocortone has notified 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 January 2019. A letter has been circulated by...

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

Simon Harris: There is no agreement in place between my Department and the HSE in relation to changing the name of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. I have asked the HSE to provide information on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The review referred to in the Parliamentary Question No. 381 of 11th December 2018 is an internal review being conducted by the HSE to look at the adequacy of the staffing arrangements in the unit processing applications for reimbursement under the Cross Border Directive (CBD). I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy about the particular details of this internal review. ...

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

Simon Harris: The correspondence to which the Deputy refers in relation to this matter is currently being examined by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: In late 2017, concerns were brought to my attention about the frequency and severity of complications associated with the use of mesh devices in the surgical treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) in women in Ireland; the regulation and audit of their use; the extent of use of these devices in Ireland and the availability of services for women affected...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is committed to providing accurate information for parents about diseases, the vaccines to prevent them and potential side effects to allow them to choose whether or not to give consent to vaccination. The HSE's National Immunisation Office has developed a comprehensive range of materials for parents, schools and medical practitioners as part of the...

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 445 together. The new National Oral Health Policy is being developed by my Department. The Policy is evidence-informed and aligns with relevant national and international policies and approaches. The work has drawn on a wide range of inputs including deliberations of oral healthcare professionals through a series of working groups, detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (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: HIQA Investigations (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent authority established to drive high-quality and safe care for people using our health and social care services in Ireland. HIQA’s role is to develop standards, inspect and review health and social care services and support informed decisions on how services are delivered. HIQA's role includes monitoring the safety...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Dental Health Foundation has received funding of almost €215,000 from the Department of Health this year for the provision of secretariat services to the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health including staffing and office costs. The Dental Health Foundation's Financial Statement for 2017 is published on its website and indicates that it received funding of over €308,000...