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Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Dr. Scally has said there are different accreditations but that it is still safe in terms of quality. He has made a very important recommendation on accreditation but also on the use of data. He suggested we make an English HTA, health technology assessment, in order that we can measure them. That is what we will do.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: It is what he said.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I will be as quick as I can so we can have as many questions as possible. In response to Deputy Healy's point about ministerial responsibility, the Scally report is very clear that I did not know so while I did not cause this problem, I have a responsibility in the office I hold to fix it and to make sure the recommendations are implemented in full. That is what I want to do. This is a...

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: That is fine.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: It is a recommendation of the Scally report.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: That is what the report states.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: It is.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The allocation of time was not my decision.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I did not say that.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I did not say that.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I would like to know, too.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Yes.

Scoping Inquiry into the Cervical Check Screening Programme: Statements (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Last week, I published the report of the scoping inquiry into the CervicalCheck programme and today I welcome the opportunity to speak about the issues at its very core. I want to acknowledge again on the record of this House the extraordinary contribution of Vicky Phelan as well as Stephen Teap and Lorraine Walsh and the other women and families impacted by the CervicalCheck audit. Dr....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines.   HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds, on the advice...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 108 together. You will be aware that in February 2018, an agreement was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) between my Department, the HSE and health sector Trade Unions in relation to a process aimed at resolving the pay restoration issue for staff employed by section 39 bodies. I asked the HSE to engage with the Section 39...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE's Expert Group on Medical Need and Medical Card Eligibility examined the issue of awarding medical cards on the basis of illness and concluded that it was not feasible, desirable, nor ethically justifiable to list medical conditions in priority order for medical card eligibility.  The Expert Group also concluded that a person’s means should remain the main qualifier...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The General Scheme of a Human Tissue Bill is being finalised at present and will be submitted to Government for approval shortly.  The proposed legislation will include provisions for a soft opt-out organ donation system.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 104 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines.   HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds, on the advice...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (19 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to reimbursement of medicines. Under the 2013 Act, if a...