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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (7 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: Medicinal Products Prices (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Nusinersen (Spinraza) is for the treatment of 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). An application for the reimbursement of Nusinersen (Spinraza®) is currently being processed by the HSE. No decision has been arrived at as yet as the statutory assessment process is still ongoing. The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Infrastructure Provision (7 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 directly you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: In the light of the Health Service Capacity Review which recommends that the system will need nearly 2,600 additional acute hospital beds by 2031, I have asked my Department to work with the HSE to identify the location and mix of beds which could be frontloaded in 2018 and into 2019 and 2020 to alleviate overcrowding in our hospital Emergency Departments. My Department has received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (7 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (7 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: Health Services Funding (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Capacity Review indicates that Ireland has among the highest acute bed occupancy rates in the developed world at 94%, significantly ahead of the OECD average of 77%. The National Development Plan (NDP) provides for a major increase in capacity across the health system, including the development of new dedicated elective-only hospitals in Dublin, Galway and Cork. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) operates a Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS), for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland under EU Regulation 883/04, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulation 987/09, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines. Subject to the EU Regulations and Guidelines, the TAS provides for the cost of approved treatments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Minister Harris has agreed to meet with this organisation on 13 September.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Currently, patients who access IVF treatment privately may claim tax relief on the costs involved under the tax relief for medical expenses scheme. In addition, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is covered under the High Tech Scheme administered by the HSE. Medicines covered by the High Tech Scheme must be prescribed by a consultant/specialist and approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (7 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: Departmental Consultations (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: Details of Public consultations for 2018 to date and 2017 are available on the Department's Website at health.gov.ie.  There are no consultations currently open for this Department. Each consultation undertaken is carried out to address specific issues under consideration by the Department.  Submissions are not generally published as a final report is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (7 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: Hospital Investigations (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: There are no proposals at present to amend the current assessment guidelines for the granting of eligibility for medical cards for persons aged 70 and over. However, it should be noted that the gross income limits are reviewed annually and considered in the context of the budget.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (7 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services.  The Strategy is being implemented on a phased basis and this work is being led by the National Women and Infants Health Programme.  The Programme's Implementation Plan for the Strategy includes a number of actions to facilitate the provision by all maternity...