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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 426, 427 and 429 together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Expenditure (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Data (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 430 and 431 together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (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: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 to 435, 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: 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: Primary Care Services Provision (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: 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: The issues the Deputy is raising emerged at the outset of issues relating to CervicalCheck. Many women were very concerned and it was vital to examine the facts. That is why the Scoping Inquiry was established, led by Dr Gabriel Scally as an independent expert. The Terms of Reference of the Scoping Inquiry were agreed following cross party engagement and included an examination of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: Eighteen Ministerial licences for medical cannabis-based treatment have been issued during 2018, in relation to twelve individual patients. Medical practitioners and patients are encouraged to consult the Department of Health website which contains information on medical cannabis, including clinical guidance on the use of medical cannabis and details on how a medical practitioner may...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: To date Ministerial licences have been granted for medical cannabis-based treatments for twelve individual patients. The Department can not disclose the clinical circumstances of individual patients who are the subject of Ministerial licences.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Data (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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2019 (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: Up to and including 2018, pension related deductions (PRD) were netted against pay. As published each year in the REV, the net pay figure was gross pay less PRD, and the net pensions figure was gross pensions less superannuation contributions. In 2019, as part of the Public Service Stability Agreement, PRD will convert to Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). As a result, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I referred this question to the HSE as it is within their remit.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: Commencement of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 requires the completion of a number of interrelated tasks in order to ensure the new legislative framework is coherent at all stages for individuals. 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...
- Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: That is not what I said.