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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (13 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: Vaccination Programme (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of all health care interventions and one of the most effective ways a parent can protect the health of their child. In recent years, the spread of inaccurate information on social media concerning the safety and effectiveness of the HPV vaccine has had an impact on uptake rates. Misinformation has led to a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is committed to providing accurate information for parents about diseases, the vaccines to prevent them and potential side effects to allow them to choose whether or not to give consent to vaccination. The HSE's National Immunisation Office has developed a comprehensive range of materials for parents, schools and medical practitioners as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental 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: 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: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 and 412 together. I believe there is merit in the proposal for a modular cath laboratory at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) in order to address waiting times at the hospital and to provide a better service for the people of Waterford and the South East. In July, I requested the HSE to proceed with next steps on the provision of a modular cath lab...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383 to 385, inclusive, together. Increasing capacity is a priority for this Government. My Department is currently in discussion with the HSE, in the context of the National Service Plan 2019, to identify the sites for investment and the associated number of beds, as part of an agreed capacity programme for 2019. The selection and opening of beds on specific...

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: 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: Rare Diseases (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: In June 2018, the HSE Leadership agreed to the appointment of a Technology Review Committee for Rare Diseases which is now operational and has already completed work in relation to orphan products. The Technology Review Committee for Rare Diseases is responsible for: 1. reviewing proposals received from industry or expert groups in Ireland for funding of new products for rare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Oireachtas has put in place a robust legal framework in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, which gives full statutory powers to the HSE to assess and make decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The 2013 Act requires the HSE to have regard to both the clinical benefits and cost...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Clarification was sought from the Deputy's office in relation to this PQ. Once a reply has been received, I will arrange for a response to issue 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: 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department is not in a position to comment on individual cases. However, if the patient or their medical practitioner wishes to contact the Department of Health directly to discuss their application they are welcome to do so. Furthermore, the Department of Health website contains detailed clinical guidance on the use of medical cannabis and details on how a medical practitioner may apply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a clinical and operational matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue.

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. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act, if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the table following. GRADE MALE Whole-time equivalents FEMALE Whole-time equivalents Secretary General 1 0 Deputy Secretary 3 1 Assistant Secretary 3 3 Director 1 0 Adviser 3 3 Principal Officer 19 29.36 TOTAL 30 36.36

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (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...