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- 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (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: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (14 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: On 9 February 2018, an agreement was reached at the WRC between the Department of Health, the HSE and health sector Trade Unions in relation to a process aimed at resolving the pay restoration issue for staff employed by section 39 bodies. While it is understood that pay savings were made by the organisations, the precise mix of pay cuts or other savings measures will have varied. Also, where...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (14 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: The successful delivery of the ambitious reform plans envisaged in the Sláintecare report will be a significant undertaking and needs to be translated into a detailed and phased programme of work to be delivered over a ten year timeframe. In this regard, my Department is currently finalising an implementation plan in response to the Sláintecare report, with a focus on the initial...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (14 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: Medical Card Delays (14 Jun 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: Medical Card Delays (14 Jun 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: Medical Card Delays (14 Jun 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: Cancer Services Provision (14 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: Through the involvement of ARC in the development of the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, I am aware of the good work and support they provide, free of charge, to people affected by cancer. However, ARC is a charitable organisation and the setting-up of an ARC cancer support centre in Leixlip is not a matter for my Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (13 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. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act, if a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (13 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (13 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Animal Reproduction (13 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government approved the drafting of a Bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research in October last year. Officials in my Department are engaging with the Office of the Attorney General in relation to the process of drafting this Bill. The specific provisions relating to surrogacy are outlined in Part 6 of the General Scheme....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (13 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE's Expert Group on Medical Need and Medical Card Eligibility examined the issue of awarding medical cards on the basis of illness and concluded that it was not feasible, desirable, nor ethically justifiable to list medical conditions in priority order for medical card eligibility. The Expert Group also concluded that a person’s means should remain the main qualifier for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 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: Medicinal Products (13 Jun 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.