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Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Is amendment No. 1 not directly linked to amendment No. 2 which I think the Senator is withdrawing?

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I am not sure-----

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I agree with exactly what Senator Ruane has said.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Bill states that the CEO cannot hold any other office, employment or business without the consent of the board and that the Minister of the day must be informed of any such decision by the board. My understanding of the proposed amendment is it would prohibit the CEO from holding any other office, employment or business without any exception whatsoever. I suggest that while it is hard...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I understand what the Senator is trying to do but there are safeguards in place and a proper procedure. The wording in the Bill currently states that the CEO shall not be required to give an account before a committee of any matter relating to the general administration of the executive which is or has been or may be at a future time the subject of proceedings before a court or a tribunal in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 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: Hospital Staff (16 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: Hospital Staff (16 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: Hospital Facilities (16 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: Hospital Charges (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides that all persons ordinarily resident in the country are eligible, subject to certain charges, to public in-patient hospital services. The current public hospital statutory in-patient charge is €80 per day, subject to a maximum of €800 in any period of 12 consecutive months. All persons accessing public in-patient services in a public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: In 2018 the HSE estimates that €23 million will be raised through the statutory in-patient charge, and a further €16m through the out-patient charge in Acute Hospitals. A further €15m is estimated to be raised in the community sector. Therefore it would cost approximately €54m to abolish these charges.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement for 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: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in October last year, the Government approved the drafting of a Bill based on the published General Scheme on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research. The introduction of legislation in relation to AHR and associated research is a priority for me and officials in my Department are engaging with the Office of the Attorney General in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC) in the Department of Health has published a National Clinical Guideline on Sepsis ‘Sepsis Management, National Clinical Guideline No.6’ which was accredited by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and is available on the Department of Health website. This guideline is currently being updated. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: Recognising the importance of healthcare innovation, the Government in 2016 approved the establishment of a National Health Innovation Hub, which is known as Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI). HIHI is a joint initiative between my Department and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. HIHI is a consortium led by University College Cork and comprising Cork Institute of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 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: Orthodontic Services (16 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 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: Occupational Therapy Provision (16 Oct 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (16 Oct 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 367 together. Testing and treatment for Lyme borreliosis is widely available in Ireland in all major hospitals. Lyme borreliosis is diagnosed by medical history and a physical examination. The infection is confirmed by blood tests which look for antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi produced by an infected person's body in response to the infection....