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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 75 to 77, inclusive, together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's recommendations are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234, 249, 304, 321, 324, 330 and 339 together. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy is aware article 40.3.3 of the Constitution states: 'The State acknowledges the right to life of the unborn and, with due regard to the equal right to life of the mother, guarantees in its laws to respect, and, as far as practicable, by its laws to defend and vindicate that right.' The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act was signed into law by the President on 30 July 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: 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: Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: With regard to the specific information sought by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260, 289 and 316 together. The procedures employed by the HSE are in line with the requirements of the EU Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare (2011/24/EU) and the Statutory Instruments which give effect to the Directive in this State. Those S.I.s ensure full conformity with the Directive and its aims of ensuring EU citizens may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: Over 8,000 people with disabilities in Ireland live in over 900 residential settings of various types. These include homes that provide a 24/7, 365 days a year service and community based models which are staffed for certain parts of the evening, night and weekends. Residential services are provided by over 60 agencies. Residential settings vary in size from large congregated settings...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: 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: HSE Staffing (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on the matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Expenditure (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on the matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Irish Cancer Society Report (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I have received a copy of the report of the Irish Cancer Society in respect of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The EU’s mandate to negotiate the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) states that services supplied in the exercise of governmental authority as defined by Article I.3 of General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) shall be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive operates the EU Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare in Ireland. The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine the matter of the data requested and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: 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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (13 Oct 2015)

Leo Varadkar: There are currently 6 officials within the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) Unit. They comprise 1x Principal Officer, 2x Assistant Principal Officers, 1x Administrative Officer, 1x Higher Executive Officer and 1x Clerical Officer. In addition to policy development on UHI, the Unit also has responsibility for research and economic support services for the Department. As part of this work,...