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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: In accordance with the requirements in the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 (MPA) the Medical Council regulates the practice of medicine and protects the public by ensuring high standards of medical practice. I am satisfied that the Medical Council carries out its role effectively in this regard. As part of this role, the Medical Council sets standards for undergraduate and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Remuneration (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: The Labour Relations Commission Agreement of 7thJanuary 2015 substantially reversed the reductions made in the pay of new entrant consultants in September 2012. Pursuant to the Agreement, as set out in the 'Consolidated Salary Scales' applicable from 1st April, 2018, the maximum of a 9-point scale for new entrants recruited from 1 October 2012 is €185,884 compared with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: The Government is aware of workforce issues facing general practice, including the influence of demographic factors, and has implemented a number of measures to improve recruitment and retention in general practice. GPs play a crucial role in the provision of primary care services. The number of GPs on the specialist register continues to increase – up from 2,270 in 2010...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: Reform of the GMS contract will enable GPs to better meet the needs of their patients while promoting general practice as a viable and rewarding career for both existing doctors and future medical graduates. Agreement on the delivery of service improvements and contractual reform has the potential to facilitate a substantial increase in the resourcing of general practice on a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 and 488 together. I have supported the work of the All-Party Committee on the Future of Healthcare from its establishment and welcomed the publication of the Sláintecare report The successful delivery of the ambitious reform plans envisaged in the Sláintecare report will be a significant undertaking and needs to be translated into...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: The Government and the HSE remain committed to recruiting and retaining nurses and midwives in the public health service. As part of the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Agreement with the INMO and SIPTU, the HSE agreed to appoint 1,224 additional nurses and midwives in 2017. The HSE has submitted the final report setting out progress on implementation of the Agreement as at end...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I intend to announce the appointment of the Sláintecare Lead Executive today. I am conscious of the Committee's recommendations and of the importance of the Office having a significant input into the reform programme. As I have said publicly before, it is not my intention that this plan will be a static document and I am confident that the Programme Office will play a leading...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: The recruitment process for an Executive Director for the Sláintecare Programme Office has been completed following a competitive process run independently by the Public Appointments Service. I expect to announce this appointment today.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: The Programme for Government commits to mandating the HSE to employ GPs on a salaried basis where needed, and put in place support structures and staff. During talks with GP representatives in 2017 the issue of greater flexibility in relation to the type of GP contracts available was raised, and this remains an issue the Government wishes to progress in the context of the need to retain...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I acknowledge the contribution made by health contractors, including General Practitioners, through reductions in their fees to addressing the unprecedented economic crisis faced by the State. The Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017 now allows the setting and varying of contractor payments on a non-emergency statutory basis. It is my intention to put in place a new multiannual...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I have made it clear from the outset that the HSE must do everything it can to support the inquiry underway by Dr Scally who has been appointed by Government. Dr Scally has confirmed to me that he is happy that the HSE is providing him with access to the information, which is welcome, and I am available to him at any time should issues arise.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (12 Jul 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: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (12 Jul 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: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (12 Jul 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: HSE Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.