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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I cannot comment on individual cases or matters that are the subject of litigation but I can provide background information on this litigation and clarify matters that are already in the public domain. As of 9 May 2018, legal proceedings against the Minister, the Health Services Executive and GlaxoSmithKline Biological SA have been initiated by seventy individuals.  The plaintiffs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The Department of Health, the HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to work together to provide a wide range of services and supports for those affected.  The HSE’s Advocacy Unit acts as liaison with service and support providers and other Government Departments to facilitate access to required services.  It is in regular contact with individuals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 and 399 together. I am advised by the State Claims Agency that one case related to colonoscopies arising from the BowelScreen programme was settled subject to a confidentiality agreement, but that this was done at the request of the plaintiff, in the particular case, who was receiving on-going treatment. Thereafter, the Judge, on the plaintiff’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 401 together. The Deputy's questions refer to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to reply directly to her. Also, the Terms of Reference of the Scoping Inquiry led by Dr Gabriel Scally include the following: examine the other screening programmes operated by the National Screening Service particularly in relation to quality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: While no central register exists specifically for GPs working in Ireland, all doctors in practice in Ireland must be registered with the Medical Council. A number of sources provide data on GPs working in Ireland at present. The Medical Council collects and analyses data from the general, specialist and trainee specialist registers to produce valuable data on the GP workforce. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (22 May 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: Health Services Provision (22 May 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: Primary Care Centres (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 407 together. As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to the development of Castlebellingham health centre.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (22 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 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: HSE Staff Data (22 May 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Any woman who has previously had a CervicalCheck smear test, and who following consultation with her GP determines that she wishes to have a further test, may do so without charge. An agreement was reached between the HSE and GPs on the reimbursement arrangements that will apply in such cases. Approximately 50% of smear tests are allocated to laboratories in Ireland for analysis. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: There is no comparable formal audit process in place with either the BreastCheck or BowelScreen programmes.   In line with its Terms of Reference, the Scoping Inquiry, led by Dr Gabriel Scally, will examine the other screening programmes operated by the National Cancer Screening Service, particularly in relation to quality assurance and clinical audit, open disclosure and governance.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: In line with the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, I am advised by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme that they are currently establishing a clinical reference group to develop pathways and guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and ongoing surveillance for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS). When the pathways and guidelines are established the infrastructure and investment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Cannabis is strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 to 2016, and the Regulations and Orders made thereunder. The two most common active components found in cannabis oil are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). - THC is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis. Under the Misuse of Drugs legislation products containing THC are strictly controlled and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The new National Oral Health Policy is currently being finalised and will be published later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 423 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (22 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.