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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (28 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department does not hire private investigators to investigate health service staff. The issue you are referring to was in the context of court proceedings where such services may be appropriate where evidence may need to be gathered to support a case.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (28 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I understand that the Health Service Executive replied to your previous parliamentary question regarding the disability centre in Donegal on 19 June 2018 and informed you that the capital proposals for the centre will be considered in July at the next meeting of the national capital and property steering committee. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (27 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: General practice is one of the cornerstones of our health service and the Government recognises that the contractual arrangements between the HSE and GPs must enable patients' needs to be met while also addressing the sustainability of general practice into the future. The Government is therefore committed to engaging with the representatives of general practitioners on the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (27 Jun 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 Availability (27 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.   As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (27 Jun 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 Services (27 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The planning and management of future health expenditure is considered as part of the annual estimates and budgetary process which seeks to balance available funding across all service areas to achieve the best possible outcomes for the greatest number of service users and prioritise areas of greatest need. The 2018 HSE National Service Plan outlines the HSE's need to continue to pursue...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (27 Jun 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: Hospitals Data (27 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) collects and collates information in respect of the Inpatient, Day Case, Planned Procedure (IDPP*) and Outpatient (OP) Waiting Lists. In terms of the query raised by the Deputy, the NTPF have provided me with this information, and I have arranged for my Department to email you the relevant spreadsheet.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 Jun 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: HSE Documents (27 Jun 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (27 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: One of the main provisions of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is the introduction of minimum unit pricing. This provision will prohibit the advertising or sale of alcohol products below a set minimum price. This is a targeted measure designed to prevent the sale of alcohol at very cheap prices and aimed at those who drink in a harmful and hazardous manner. My Department has evidence based...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Magdalen Laundries (27 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Qualification for health services under the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (RWRCI) Act 2015 is based on the following: (i) The Minister for Justice and Equality has determined that a woman is eligible under the Restorative Justice Scheme, which provides for the making of ex-gratiapayments to women who were admitted to and worked in a relevant institution; and, (ii) A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 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 (27 Jun 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 Appointments Delays (27 Jun 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 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 Appointments Delays (27 Jun 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (27 Jun 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (27 Jun 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...