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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department uses the OGP National Framework for Media Strategy, Planning and buying services framework contract in respect of requirements for advertising public notices. The contract service provider Mediavest changed its name during 2017 to Spark Foundry. My Department's expenditure with this entity since 2016 is outlined in the following table. Year Service Cost (incl VAT) 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Paediatric Services (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The CEO of the Children's Hospital Group has advised that the publication of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Action Plan 2018 is scheduled for early July 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Vaccination Programme (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 342 and 344 together. There was an extensive debate on the safety of the HPV vaccine and its efficacy in preventing the development of cervical cancer in this House on 28 March last in which a motion was passed unanimously which recognised that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects young girls from developing a cervical cancer when they grow up,...

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

Simon Harris: As this PQ relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology 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: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to you in relation to the provision of a neurorehabilitation unit in County Longford.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Simon Harris: A number of technical drafting issues have come to light in relation to Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. Consideration of a resolution to these issues and the likely need for primary legislation are close to conclusion and I expect to be in a position to progress shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Public Consultation Process (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department does not collect data in a manner which would allow the Deputy’s question to be answered in full. If there is a particular consultation held prior to 2017 for which the Deputy requires details please contact my private office. Details of Public consultations for 2018 to date and 2017 are available on the Department's website at the address . Advertising costs in...

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

Simon Harris: The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services from 2018 has been prioritised by my Department and the HSE in the 2018 HSE National Service Plan. An additional €9 million has been provided to the HSE in 2018 specifically to develop paediatric orthopaedic services, including further increasing access to scoliosis services. The Children's Hospital Group committed to a...

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

Simon Harris: The 2016 HSE Service Plan included additional funding for the expansion of the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule. Two changes were made to the schedule with the introduction of Meningococcal B (Men B) and Rotavirus immunisation for all babies born on or after 1 October, 2016. As the first doses of these vaccines are administered to children when they reach two months, these changes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services from 2018 has been prioritised by my Department and the HSE in the 2018 HSE National Service Plan. An additional €9 million has been provided to the HSE in 2018 specifically to develop paediatric orthopaedic services, including further increasing access to scoliosis services. The Children's Hospital Group is committed to...

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

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures and outpatient appointments is a key commitment in the Programme for Government. While the Inpatient and Day Case (IPDC) Action Plan was published in April to address waiting times for IPDC procedures, the Outpatient waiting list remains a significant challenge to be addressed in 2018. Each year, 3.3 million patients attend Hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Services Outsourcing (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Following the provision of significant additional resources last year, firm foundations have been laid and significant results achieved since the establishment of the Paediatric Scoliosis Services Co-Design Group. The intense efforts of 2017 primarily focused on addressing legacy issues. This involved the introduction of a number of short-term measures, including the outsourcing of surgeries...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (19 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I am advised that the report of the Working Group on a Model of Care for Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Treatment in Ireland established by the HSE is being finalised and I expect that it will be published in the coming months.