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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 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: Home Care Packages Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. 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: Health Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply 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: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425, 435 and 491 together. The Surgical Symphysiotomy Scheme commenced in November 2014 and has been running very well since then with 576 applications accepted for consideration under the Scheme. Each applicant to the Scheme completed an application form setting out the details of her claim together with some personal data. Usually, the applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Marriages of Convenience (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that two Workplace Relations Commission hearings took place in October and November 2015. Arising from these hearings, it was agreed to commence an independently facilitated review of the Civil Registration process which is ongoing. I can confirm that IMPACT are cooperating with the operation of the new legislative arrangements pending the outcome of this process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 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: Nursing Home Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to monitor safety and quality and drive improvement in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes have been registered and inspected by HIQA. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive framework, including the National Quality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 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 Appointments Status (6 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 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: Health Services Funding (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: There are no grants available from the Health Service Executive to purchase or adapt a private car.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 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: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply 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: Vaccination Programme Data (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 439 together. The HSE Service Plan included additional funding for the expansion of the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule in 2016. Consequently, there will be two evidence-based changes made to the Primary Childhood and Schools Immunisation Schedule later this year. Meningococcal B and Rotavirus are to be introduced in Quarter 4 and Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme Data (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: There is currently a worldwide shortage of BCG vaccine. BCG vaccine has not been available in Ireland since the end of April 2015. Consequently, BCG vaccination clinics in HSE Clinics and Maternity hospitals have been postponed until new stock arrives. There is only one licensed supplier of BCG vaccine to Ireland and to other countries within the EU. Since this problem became...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and the National TB Advisory Committee have recommended stopping routine BCG vaccination of newborn babies and instead provide selective vaccination of babies in high-risk groups. The Department of Health requested the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) to conduct a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to review the implications...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme provides an agreed programme of care free of charge to an expectant mother arising out of her pregnancy and to her new-born baby for six weeks after birth. Before the birth of the child the Scheme offers a system of combined care by a general practitioner who is a participant and is chosen by the expectant mother and the maternity unit/ hospital of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (6 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: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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: Primary Care Centres (6 Apr 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE has responsibility for the provision and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. 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.