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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The recruitment of staff is primarily a matter for the HSE. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up on the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Claims (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Consultant Contract 2008 specifically provides in Section 21 (f) that "Professional medical/dental practice carried out for or on behalf of the Mental Health Commission, the Coroner, other Irish statutory bodies or medical education and training bodies shall not be regarded as private practice. In addition, the provision of expert medical opinion relating to insurance claims, preparation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Government policy on tackling the drug problem is set out in the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016. The Department of Health is leading the development of a new National Drugs Strategy for the period after 2016 to meet the challenges into the future. The intention over the coming months is to lay the groundwork for a concise and focused policy, placing a clear emphasis on the practical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's recommendations are informed by public health advice and international best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health care system. Primary care centres procured through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multi-disciplinary primary health care. The mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care infrastructure is dependent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: 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 Internships (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware that changes were made last year by the Health Service Executive which have had an impact on the allocation of places under the 2016 intern matching process. These changes were necessary as it is not feasible for the HSE to continually expand the number of intern places available. The Executive had already increased the number of places to the maximum level the system can safety...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: In 2015, the Health Service Executive Acute Hospital Division commissioned a strategy group, with broad representation, including rare diseases advocacy representation, to develop a National Genetics and Genomic Network Strategy for HSE and Department of Health consideration. The recommendations made by this strategy group were submitted in December 2015 to the HSE and are currently under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: 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: Respite Care Services Provision (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: 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 Card Appeals (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE National Service Plan 2016 identifies priorities for the allocation of the €35 million, including the continued development of early intervention and prevention counselling services by mental health and primary care as well as improved provision of psychotherapeutic interventions and children with mental illness. The Department of Health is currently examining proposals from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: On 11 July 2014, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 were amended to allow for certain cannabis-based medicinal products to be used in Ireland. The Health Products Regulatory Authority subsequently granted a marketing authorisation for the cannabis-based medicinal product Sativex to be marketed in this State. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE has responsibility for tendering and selection processes. Therefore the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.