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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (4 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: General Practitioner Services (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department and HSE recommenced engagement with the Irish Medical Organisation in early October on a package of measures comprising service improvements and contractual modernisation and reform. The goal is to develop a contractual framework that has a population health focus, providing in particular for health promotion, disease prevention and for the structured care of chronic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (4 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Ministers undertook to publish their diaries on the Department’s website in line with the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Act. The Ministerial diary is published on the Department's website quarterly in arrears. Currently, diary dates for 2008 up to 31st of August are available. Diary entries for the last quarter will be available in early 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's question refers to service delivery matters and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (4 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Data (4 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 358, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: My attention has been drawn to the recent media coverage around medical devices regulation and certain medical devices which were or are available to Irish patients I understand that the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has received some incident reports in relation to the Essure contraceptive product, however they have also confirmed that Essure has not been distributed in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. The information will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. In relation to contracts awarded by the HSE, the question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Budget 2019 provided for increases in the income tax standard rate band and tax credits. It would be the Government's intention that people's ability to qualify for a medical card would not be adversely affected by these increases and this will be monitored. Although increases in income may have an impact on a person's eligibility for a medical card it should be noted that the medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 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 (4 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for the Government. This year has seen ongoing improvements with the number of patients waiting for inpatient and daycase procedures (IPDC), now at 72,000 from the peak of 86,100 in July 2017. This represents a 16% reduction in the overall number of patients waiting for an inpatient or day case...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (4 Dec 2018)

Simon Harris: The Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018 was enacted on 24 July 2018. This Act was introduced to correct typographical and technical errors in the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, which will facilitate the subsequent commencement of Parts 2 & 3 of the Act. Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 contain provisions relating to...