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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the functions of the Society are set out in the Act. The functions of the PSI are carried out on its behalf by the Council of the Society.  Section 30 of the Act provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to be conducted under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has advised that in 2017 a total of 8,192 people were removed from the Active Inpatient Day Case (IPDC) waiting list as a result of accepting offers of treatment funded through the NTPF. As a result of the NTPF Scopes Initiative, 1,328 patients were removed from the GI Scopes waiting list. The total estimated cost of treatment for those who accepted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (25 Oct 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: Medicinal Products Supply (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department and the HSE are engaging in a number of initiatives which will endeavour to lead to better access to medicines for patients, value for the taxpayer and the cost-effective provision of medicines in Ireland. To address some of these issues, the Government is developing a National Biosimilar Medicines Policy to promote the rational use of biosimilar medicines and to create a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the functions of the Society are set out in the Act. The functions of the PSI are carried out on its behalf by the Council of the Society.  Section 30 of the Pharmacy Act 2007 provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The designation of referrers and practitioners for the purposes of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) is under consideration by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (25 Oct 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: General Practitioner Services (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: GPs play a crucial role in the provision of primary care services.  The number of GPs on the specialist register continues to increase – up from 2,270 in 2010 to 3,669 in 2018 and the number of GPs with a GMS contract has also risen from 2,098 in 2008 to 2,508 as at 1 October 2018. The Government is aware of workforce issues facing general practice, including the influence of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health I am committed to putting in place the measures necessary to ensure that both the current use of Transvaginal mesh implants (TVMIs) in surgical procedures in Ireland, and the ongoing clinical management of women who have had these procedures in the past are in line with international best practice and emerging evidence. At my request, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (25 Oct 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Screening saves lives. CervicalCheck has been successful in reducing cervical cancer rates in Ireland and, as Dr Scally stated in his report on the issues relating to CervicalCheck, which was published on the website of my Department on 12 September, continuation of the screening service in the coming months is of crucial importance. Dr Scally's report provided welcome reassurance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The breakdown of the staff by grade in my Department is set out in the table.  Grade Number (Whole Time Equivalent) Secretary General 1 Deputy Secretary General 4 Assistant Secretary 7 Director 1 Ministerial Adviser 6 Principal Officer 46.33 Assistant Principal 127.33 Higher Executive Officer 86.89 Administrative Officer 40.6 Executive Officer 71.45 Clerical Officer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Oct 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: Departmental Correspondence (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has contacted the Deputy's Office in relation to this case and the matter is being resolved.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (25 Oct 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: Rare Diseases Strategy (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.