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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Act 2004 (as amended), allows me to extend the period provided to the HSE to prepare, adopt and submit its Service Plan, if required and the HSE were most recently provided with an extension until 12th December.    Following the submission of the National Service Plan, the legislation provides 21 days for me to examine the proposed plan and where necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (13 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving access to hospital treatment is a key priority for government. This year €55 million was allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to provide treatment for patients. This has been increased to a total of €75 million for 2019 and as a result of this additional funding, my Department is working closely with the NTPF and the HSE to finalise a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 122, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (13 Dec 2018)

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: Health Services Provision (13 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 &...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government remains committed to the National Maternity Hospital relocation project, which involves the development of a new maternity hospital on the campus of St Vincent’s University Hospital at Elm Park.  My Department is currently engaging with the National Maternity Hospital and the St Vincent’s Healthcare Group in relation to the legal framework required to protect...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 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: Trade Union Recognition (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. I understand that the HSE has received a series of formal notifications from the General Secretary of the Psychiatric Nurses' Association (PNA), advising that the PNA ambulance personnel members are taking industrial action.  Phase 1 of the industrial action commenced on 10 October 2018 and phase 2 followed on 7 November...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 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: Ambulance Service Provision (13 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: Hospital Facilities (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, hospitals are increasingly operating at or above capacity, with year-round demand pressures that are further challenged over the winter months. It is against this background that the Health Service Capacity Review 2018 recommended an increase in acute hospitals beds of over 2,600 by 2031 to support the projected increase in demand for services in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 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: Hospital Groups (13 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 Groups (13 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 Groups (13 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 (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: While the Deputy may be aware that I am unable to comment on the specific care of an individual, I would like to update the Deputy on progress of a number of important system actions to address the safety and effectiveness of mesh implant use on foot of the release of the Report, entitled The Use of Uro-gynaecological Mesh in Surgical Procedures, which was published on the 21 November...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Regulations (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Most works and related services contracts awarded by a private entity, which are subsidised 50% or more by a public body, are covered by the EU Directives if they exceed the EU thresholds. Contracts below the EU thresholds which are funded or part-funded from public funds, awarded by private sector entities, should, as far as possible, be awarded in accordance with the national guidelines. ...