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Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: To pick this section of the law, which refers to an emergency situation, is particularly offensive. We are talking about a situation where a woman is at risk of dying or of serious harm to her health. Senator Mullen knows very well that doctors work every day to preserve life.We have already discussed the definition of viability in this House and mentioned the fact that all neonatal...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: What about the protection of the woman?

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank the Acting Chairman. I am delighted to join Senators in Seanad Éireann for Second Stage of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018. The Dáil concluded its consideration of all Stages last night and voted in overwhelming numbers to care for women with compassion in our country rather than exporting women with crisis pregnancies to other jurisdictions,...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: It is on the way. The third and final part of the Bill includes provisions covering consent, conscientious objection, offences and provisions for providing universal access to services for persons ordinarily resident in the State. Section 21 deals with consent, and I want to be very clear on this because we had a long discussion on this is in the Dáil last night. The issue of consent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Building Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 2017 introduce additional energy efficiency requirements for new building developments. Planning permission has been granted for a new maternity hospital on the St Vincent's University Hospital campus, the design for which exceeds the existing statutory energy efficiency requirements. I understand that the project falls within the transitional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (6 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: HSE Data (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 161 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (6 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: Medical Waste Disposal (6 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: Trade Union Membership (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Constitution, employees have the right to join a trade union of their choice. Health sector employers recognise and support this right in accordance with the law.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter this has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (6 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: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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: Ambulance Service Response Times (6 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: Trade Union Recognition (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As the question relates to agreements between the HSE and certain trade unions in relation to recognition of negotiating rights for particular grades employed in the Executive, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (6 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (6 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (6 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.