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Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service Data (13 Nov 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rural Practice Allowance Scheme (13 Nov 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: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Nov 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: Mental Health Services Staff (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Earlier this year I signed the regulations to designate the professions of counsellor and psychotherapist under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. The next step will be the appointment of the 13 members of the registration board. The Public Appointments Service carried out a recruitment campaign to identify suitable candidates for my consideration. Twenty seven candidates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Nov 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: Industrial Relations (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: SIPTU is recognised by the HSE and has negotiating rights for ambulance grades employed by the Executive. As a result, the HSE deducts subscriptions at source for those ambulance staff that are members of that union. However, the National Ambulance Service Representative Association (NASRA) is not recognised by the HSE and, therefore, does not have negotiating rights. Whilst individuals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Nov 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: Medicinal Products Availability (13 Nov 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: HSE Incident Management (13 Nov 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: At present, there are no specific legislative provisions dealing with surrogacy in Ireland. However, as you will be aware, the Government approved the drafting of a Bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research in October last year, which includes provisions for surrogacy. The specific provisions relating to surrogacy are outlined in Part 6 of the General...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Public Health (Alcohol) Act prohibits alcohol advertising in or on a sports area during sports events. The sports area, under the legislation includes a playing pitch or area, a swimming pool, an athletics or dog or horse racing track or a motor racing track. The Act also prohibits alcohol advertising at an event aimed particularly at children or at an event at which the majority of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (13 Nov 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Planning (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department is working with the HSE to ensure the most effective response to the winter challenges to unscheduled care provision and I expect to be in a position to outline the details of the Winter Plan 2018/19 very shortly. 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 Overcrowding (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department is working closely with the HSE to ensure the most effective response to this winter within current capacity and resources. As part of this process, the HSE requested singular integrated winter plans from Hospital Groups and Community Health Organisations in June 2018. €10 million in additional funding has been allocated in 2018 primarily for provision of supports...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for the Government and €50 million was provided to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) in 2018 to secure treatment for patients. The Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan, published last April outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018. The Action Plan places a particular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (13 Nov 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: Psychological Services Waiting Lists (13 Nov 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 343 and 344 together. Under the Misuse of Drugs legal framework, it is open to a medical practitioner to apply for a Ministerial licence for medical cannabis for the treatment of a patient under his or her care. I would strongly advise that the Deputy and any persons interested in the use of cannabis for medical purposes to consult the Department of Health...

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

Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme, including mental illness in a person under 16 years of age. There are no plans at present to amend these regulations.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (13 Nov 2018)

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