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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (8 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: Departmental Contracts Data (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of health infrastructure projects. Appendix 4 of the HSE's National Service Plan outlines the capital projects due to be completed and operational each year. The full list of projects for 2018 is published in the 2018 National Service Plan, which is available on the HSE website at:

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for the Government. This year has seen ongoing improvements with the number of patients waiting for inpatient and daycase procedures (IPDC), now at 72,700 from the peak of 86,100 in July 2017. This represents a 16% reduction in the overall number of patients waiting for an inpatient or day case...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (8 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: I wish to acknowledge the distress overcrowded EDs cause to patients, their families and front-line staff working in very challenging working conditions in hospitals throughout the country. This Government remains committed to tackling overcrowding in EDs and improving access to health services. My Department is working with the HSE to ensure the most effective response to the winter...

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: 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...