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Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Protection Surveillance Centre, HPSC, is Ireland’s specialist agency for the surveillance of communicable diseases.  It works in partnership with health service providers and similar organisations in Ireland and around the world, to provide the best possible information for the control and prevention of infectious diseases.  The role of the HPSC includes providing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 395 together. Merlin Park University Hospital advises that following the deferral of elective orthopaedic procedures in 2017, the hospital facilitated the transfer of elective sessions to University Hospital Galway, UHG, on a limited basis and with the support of Merlin Park staffing and 8 orthopaedic elective beds. In addition, some minor...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tuberculosis Incidence (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397 and 399 to 401, inclusive, together. 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: Tuberculosis Incidence (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: A report entitled ‘Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Ireland 2010’ was produced by the National TB Advisory Committee in April 2010.  The National TB Advisory Committee was made up of experts covering a broad range of disciplines.  The report (published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on its website) deals with many aspects of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 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: Hospital Appointments Status (20 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: Medicinal Products Regulation (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: A great deal of work has taken place in recent months to increase awareness of valproate medicines, following the European Medicines Agency's decision to introduce new measures to prevent exposure of babies to valproate medicines in the womb. The Health Products Regulatory Authority has collaborated with national stakeholders, including patient representatives and healthcare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 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: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 to 408, inclusive, together. 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 Reimbursement (20 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: Trade Union Membership (20 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....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (20 Nov 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy Implementation (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: In 2017, the Department published a progress report on the National Rare Disease Plan and this is available on the Department’s website at: . It provides an update on all 48 recommendations as outlined in the Plan and progress achieved. One of the principal recommendations in the Plan was the establishment of a National Clinical Programme for Rare Diseases which is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (20 Nov 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: Rare Diseases (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, 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: Paediatric Services (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 and 419 together. Children's Hospital Group (CHG) advise that Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin (OLCHC) holds the Genetic Counsellor and Consultant waiting lists for patients referred by a clinician to OLCHC and Temple Street Children's University Hospital (TSCUH).  I am advised that the waiting list for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I am keen to engage with industry and to explore ways in which new medicines might be more easily introduced in Ireland.  However, any innovative approaches that may be tabled must be compatible with the statutory provisions which are in place and must also recognise the context of finite Exchequer resources.    A recent bi-annual meeting was held between the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with 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: Emergency Departments Data (20 Nov 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Birth Data (20 Nov 2018)

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