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Topical Issue Debate: Rare Diseases (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I assure Deputy Dooley that my answer was not meant in any way to suggest that everything is absolutely appropriate and adequate in this regard. We need to do better, which is the reason I very much welcome the new clinical programme being worked on, of which EDS is a part. I believe the programme will be welcomed by patients with EDS and their families. However, the Deputy is entirely...

Topical Issue Debate: Rare Diseases (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Dooley for raising this important matter. I begin by saying he is entirely right when he says people on the ground get it and we need to do better. It is a fair summary. I have been familiarising myself with the condition in recent months and as the Deputy correctly states, I have heard from a number of families doing the very best for their children. I would be happy to...

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Screening Programmes (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I accept Deputy Kelly's invitation to visit CervicalCheck in Limerick. We are entering a frantic number of weeks with regard to legislation, but at the earliest possible opportunity I will visit there. It would be extremely beneficial. I also want to thank the people who have been working on the front line. I believe they have been working extraordinary hours in recent weeks and months to...

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Screening Programmes (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I will indeed go to Limerick and talk to the CervicalCheck team, and I will thank them for the work they are doing. I just read in the news headlines as I came down the good news that Vicky Phelan received today, which I welcome and I am sure Deputy Kelly does also.

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Screening Programmes (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: It is appropriate that Deputy Kelly and I acknowledge this, along with everyone in the House, because we would not be here if it were not for the work she did. Deputy Kelly's concerned about time creep is genuine, and it is a good way of putting the idea that this could slip on and on. We need to get the answer. The idea of the scoping inquiry is to get the answer. I am very satisfied...

Independent Clinical Review of Maternity Services at Portiuncula University Hospital: Statements (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the Portiuncula University Hospital Health Service Executive, HSE, review of the maternity services and of a known number of adverse events between 2008 and November 2014, also known as the Walker report. I would like to begin by expressing my deepest sympathies to the families involved and welcome the completion of this review for them. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The terms of the Mulvey agreement provide for the establishment of a new company which will have clinical and operational, as well as financial and budgetary independence in the provision of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services. I can assure the Deputy that care in the new maternity hospital will be delivered without religious, ethnic or other distinction and any medical procedure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 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 Services (14 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: Freedom of Information Data (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. The detail supplied in the table is in respect of the Freedom of Information requests which have been completed. The figure provided in relation to costs applied is a total estimate of costs in relation to the processing of a number of Freedom of Information requests. Deposits of 20% were requested in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 150 together. 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 Services (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for the Government. The recently launched Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan outlines the combined impact of HSE and National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) activity in 2018. The Action Plan places a particular focus on cataract surgery and includes a commitment that the NTPF will provide 5,000 cataract...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 to 154, inclusive, together. The HSE's Report of the look-back Review of Audiology Services in Mayo and Roscommon has been finalised and was sent to families on 8 June 2018. The final Report and accompanying communication includes an apology from the HSE for the failures identified and for the anxiety that this has caused to families and those who may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 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: Medical Records (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: The deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: This issue relates specifically to a case currently before the courts and as such, it would not be appropriate to comment at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (14 Jun 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: Infectious Diseases (14 Jun 2018)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin but can occasionally be more severe and highly debilitating. Lyme Disease is the commonest cause of tick-borne infection in Europe. Lyme borelliosis is diagnosed by medical history and physical examination. The...