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Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: 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. The General Scheme is published on my Department’s website. This comprehensive piece of legislation encompasses the regulation of a range of practices, including: gamete (sperm or egg) and embryo donation for AHR and research;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As this PQ relates to the HSE National Hepatitis C Treatment Programme, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for this programme, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is currently in the process of finalising its National Service Plan for 2019, in consultation with officials from the Department of Health. Following completion of this process, detailed Operational Plans for the coming year for each of the Executive's service areas will stem from this.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is the commonest cause of tick-borne infection in Europe. Lyme neuroborreliosis was made statutorily notifiable in Ireland by the Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. no 452 of 2011). Testing and treatment for Lyme borreliosis is widely...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (8 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: Hospital Staff Data (8 Nov 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: Paediatric Services (8 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (8 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 159 together. 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (8 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: HSE Properties (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive has overall responsibility for the management of health care property, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (8 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: Public Procurement Contracts Data (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 156 together. The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. The Department of Health follows procurement guidelines with regard to contract awards. The Office of Government Procurement has responsibility, together with sectorial partners, for putting in place framework agreements and contracts through which public sector bodies...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts Data (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155, 157 and 158 together. Currently the Department of Health operates a devolved procurement function whereby individual Units are responsible for carrying out their own procurement exercises. Staff in the Finance and IT Units are available to act in an advisory capacity i.e. they do not run any tender competitions directly but will liaise with and advise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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: Medical Records (8 Nov 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 (8 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: HSE Board (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 is currently being brought through the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Bill, as initiated, provides for the establishment of a nine person Board for the HSE. Following a recent Public Appointments Service (PAS) campaign Mr Ciarán Devane has been appointed by the Minister as Chairperson of the Board. A Public Appointments Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I am committed to tackling hospital waiting lists and improving access for patients to services. The Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan 2018 which was published in April outlines the plans to reduce the number of patients waiting for treatment. NTPF authorisations are made in respect of the longest waiting patients first. Under Action Plan 2018 and as a result of offers for treatment by the...