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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy Implementation (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 194 together. Implementation of Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 - is being led by the National Women & Infants Health Programme. To this end, the Programme has developed a detailed Implementation Plan which I was pleased to launch in October 2017. The Plan is presented under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Threshold (3 May 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 to 188, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (3 May 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly, I have referred his question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital Administration (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 to 202, inclusive, together. Work continues on the preparation of the draft legal framework which will ensure that the State's significant investment in the new maternity hospital will be protected. This framework will also further underpin the operational and clinical independence of the hospital. In the course of this work there has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department was notified that a patient had taken a legal case against MedLab/Clinical Pathology Laboratories Ltd, the company providing cytopathology for CervicalCheck, and the HSE on 6 April. My Department received further information on issues related to the communication of the outcome of the CervicalCheck clinical audit process to women in the period since that date. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (3 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: Constitutional Amendments (3 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 to 210, inclusive, together. The Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government has made a Polling Day Order for a referendum to be held on Friday 25 May 2018. On Polling Day, the people will be asked to vote on whether they agree or disagree with the proposal to delete Article 40.3.3 in its entirety, and to substitute an article in the Constitution,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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 (2 May 2018)

Simon Harris: Medical card provision is primarily based on financial assessment. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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: General Practitioner Services (2 May 2018)

Simon Harris: I understand the company the Deputy is referring to was a private limited company providing medical services to customers that had paid a membership fee. If a patient experiences difficulties accessing their personal data or medical records following the closure of a medical practice or private company, they should contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner for assistance.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (2 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: Hospital Appointments Status (2 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (2 May 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In relation to Elosulfase alfa (Vimizim), the HSE has informed my Department that reimbursement arrangements have been in place since 29 March for both patients attending Temple Street...