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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (19 Jun 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 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: Psychological Services (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 378 and 420 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to you in relation to St. Mary's Hospital, Drogheda.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: This issue is being progressed locally by the employer through the Health Services Executive (HSE) Dignity at Work policy. I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (19 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (19 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: Medical Card Data (19 Jun 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (19 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: Medical Card Data (19 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: Medical Card Data (19 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: Medical Card Data (19 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: Dental Services (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The national approach to future oral health service provision will be informed by the National Oral Health Policy. The development of the policy included a needs assessment, a review of resources and involved consultation with stakeholders, including dental professionals and the public. The policy is currently being finalised and I expect it will be published later this year. The aim...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Data (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to investigate the issue raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397 to 400, inclusive, together. Section 32(1)(e) of the Data Protection Act 2018 provides that the Data Protection Commission shall encourage the drawing up of codes of conduct intended to contribute to the proper application of the Data Protection Regulation with regard to the processing of the personal data of children for the purposes of direct...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Regulations to designate the professions of counsellor and psychotherapist under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 were approved by both houses of the Oireachtas on 22 March 2018. I am pleased to advise that I have since signed the regulations, which will come into force on 2 July 2018. Work is now underway to appoint the 13 member registration board which will regulate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: As I indicated in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 748 of 12 June last, work is ongoing in my Department regarding policy options for a potential public funding model for AHR treatment and it is my intention to bring a Memorandum to Government for a model of public funding for AHR treatment for the Government's consideration and decision in due course. This Memorandum to Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (19 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 2013 Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (19 Jun 2018)

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