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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I cannot comment on individual cases or matters that are the subject of litigation, one of which is a case managed by the High Court concerning the issue of Discovery. However, I can provide background information on this litigation and clarify matters that are already in the public domain. As of 24 September 2018, letters of potential claims against the Minister, the Health Services...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available. The information will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Applications (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE operates two schemes which facilitate patients accessing treatments abroad. The first is the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) which applies where the treatment is not available in the Irish public hospital system. The second is under the Cross Border Directive (CBD). Under the terms of the Directive, patients of an EU/EEA Member State who meet the necessary criteria may opt to avail of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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: Health Action Plan (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a matter for the Health Service Executive, I have requested the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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: Disability Services Data (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 to 337, inclusive and No. 428 together. The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 357 together. I am informed by the State Claims Agency that, as with all claims, the Mediator is appointed by agreement between the parties in the Cervical Check claims. If the parties cannot agree a mediator, there are institutions which may make an appointment, including the Law Society of Ireland, the Mediators Institute of Ireland, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Personal Injury Claims (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: Government agreed in June this year to the establishment of an Expert Group to review the law of torts and the current systems for the management of clinical negligence claims. They agreed that High Court Justice Charles Meenan would chair the Group which would advise on whether there are alternative mechanisms to the current court process for resolving clinical negligence and personal...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (2 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 the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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: Dental Services Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (2 Oct 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: Community Drug Schemes (2 Oct 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: Health Services Staff Data (2 Oct 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.