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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (29 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2018 €50 million was allocated to the NTPF to provide treatment for patients. Waiting list data from the past three years show that the highest waiting lists have been across the specialties of orthopaedics, ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (ENT). The recently launched...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2018 €50 million was allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to provide treatment for patients. The recently launched Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018 to reduce the number of patients waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and this year, €50 million was allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to provide treatment for patients and reduce waiting times. The Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan 2018 which was published in April outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: There is a global shortage of nurses and midwives. Irish nurses are much sought after internationally due to the quality of the education, training and experience they have received from the universities and hospital internships.  The recruitment moratorium that was in place across the public service from 2007 has had a lasting impact on staffing levels with some specialties having been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2018 €50 million was allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to secure treatment for patients. The recently launched Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018 to reduce the number of patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2018 €50 million was allocated to the NTPF to provide treatment for patients. The Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan 2018 which was published in April outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018 to reduce the number of patients waiting for treatment. Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: In the short term, I have asked the HSE and my Department to identify opportunities to increase capacity, in line with the Capacity Review recommendations, and I expect to receive finalised proposals shortly. Recruitment and retention of personnel will be a key factor in the delivery of additional capacity. Recruitment and retention of key medical personnel in the health workforce is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Officials in my Department have sought clarification from the Deputy and on receipt of same I will arrange for a reply to issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government. Investing in additional capacity, including beds and theatre space; the progression of recruitment and retention of staff; the delivery of the NDP project including dedicated elective only hospitals and the ambitious reform agenda in the Sláintecare Report will improve waiting times...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and this year, €50 million was allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to provide treatment for patients and reduce waiting times. The Inpatient/Day Case Action Plan 2018 which was published in April outlines the combined impact of HSE and NTPF activity in 2018 to reduce...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (29 May 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: Ministerial Transport (29 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that neither I nor any other Minister or Minister of State in the Department of Health in each of the past six years have had a Ministerial car provided from the Garda fleet.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Clinical Indemnity Scheme (24 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The State Claims Agency has a statutory responsibility to manage claims under the Clinical Indemnity Scheme and to ensure that the State’s liability and associated legal and other expenses are contained at the lowest achievable level.  There has only been one case settled by the State Claims Agency to date relating to the issue.  In that case liability rested with and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (24 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key health service objective. However, the challenge is to do this in a safe and sustainable manner. Treatment must be appropriate and proportionate and clinical decision-making, such as prescribing, should be based on both patient needs and sound medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 May 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: Medical Card Eligibility (24 May 2018)

Simon Harris: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE.  I am informed by the HSE that they have not received an application from the person concerned and I would advise that one should be submitted in order for the persons eligibility to be assessed. It should be noted that the HSE's Expert Group on Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 May 2018)

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