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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (18 Sep 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 402, 476, 482, 502 and 525 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Staff (18 Sep 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Sep 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (18 Sep 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 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: Health Services Provision (18 Sep 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: Health Services Staff (18 Sep 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: Medical Card Applications (18 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been forwarded to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Infrastructure Provision (18 Sep 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 the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (18 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The commencement of the greater part of this Act is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality. The commencement of Part 8 of the Act, which provides a legislative framework for advance healthcare directives...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Sep 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 Services Provision (18 Sep 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 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: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Sep 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: Medical Card Applications (18 Sep 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: Hospital Staff Data (18 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (18 Sep 2018)
Simon Harris: Under existing access arrangements, Irish-based medical practitioners who wish to prescribe cannabis products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may apply to me, as Minister for Health, for a licence under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Guidance on who may apply for a licence under the Misuse of Drugs Act, as well as instructions on how to apply, can be found on the Department’s website...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (18 Sep 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.