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Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Reports (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (10 Jul 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: Primary Care Centres Administration (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 583 and 584 together. As these question(s) relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: There are no plans to remove the requirement for medical card holders to obtain a prescription from their general practitioner to access nicotine replacement therapy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: I am aware of the complaints raised by the individual concerned. I understand from the HSE that management at Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin agreed to carry out a peer review. I have requested that the hospital makes direct contact with this individual to inform them of the status of this review.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products Supply (10 Jul 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: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (10 Jul 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (10 Jul 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 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: Nursing Staff Data (10 Jul 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (10 Jul 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: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department is actively developing legislation to provide procedural safeguards to ensure that people in residential settings are not unlawfully deprived of their liberty. The Government approved draft Heads of Bill on this matter for public consultation last December. This draft legislation sets out procedural safeguards to ensure that people in residential settings who lack capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 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: Project Ireland 2040 (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Development Plan 2017 - 2028 is an integral element and support for the future development and reform of our public health services. I meet officials of my Department each and every day in respect of public health service provision, policy and reform and the issue of capital investment under the National Development Plan 2018 - 2027 is regularly discussed at meetings with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information Requests (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. The figures for 2018 are provided. For completeness the number of appeals ongoing for 2017 FOI requests are also provided. For the first six months of 2018 the number of requests has increased by 32%. 2018 Freedom of Information Requests received 255 Refused 51 Internal Review Appeals 2 Ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vacancies on State Boards (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: The nomination and appointment process for statutory boards under the aegis of my Department is set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision SI80/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, my Department has asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to the current position regarding the development of a community nursing unit in Ennis.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (10 Jul 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 605 to 608, inclusive, together. The Capital Investment Programme for Community Nursing Units provides the framework to allow for an enhanced programme to replace, upgrade and refurbish, as appropriate. The programme includes a number of facilities in Donegal. Significant work was undertaken to determine the most optimum scheduling of projects within the...