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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: It is acknowledged that waiting times are often unacceptably long and that this places a burden on both patients and their families. Consequently, last October's Budget announced a total 2018 allocation of €55 million for the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) for 2018 which more than doubles its 2017 total allocation which was €20 million. This significant increase in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (17 Apr 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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: Medicinal Products Licensing (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 875, 876 and 941 together. Neither the HSE nor the Minister for Health has any role in the licensing or authorisation of medicines in Ireland. Under European and Irish legislation, before a medicine can be placed on the Irish market, the manufacturer must seek a marketing authorisation from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) or, in the case...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Pharmacy Services (17 Apr 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Misuse of Drugs Act an Irish-registered doctor may apply to me for a licence for access to Tetrahydrocannabinol-based (THC) products for medical purposes, for named patients, where this course of treatment has been endorsed by the patient’s consultant who is responsible for the management of the patient and who is prepared to monitor the effects of the treatment over time....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 879 and 880 together. The Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018 completed all stages in the Houses of the Oireachtas on Wednesday 28 March 2018. 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (17 Apr 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: Emergency Departments Services (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: Against a background of growing demand for unscheduled care and high acute hospital occupancy rates, as highlighted by the Health Service Capacity Review, Government has provided €40 million in funding in 2018 for measures to increase acute hospital capacity and alleviate overcrowding in Emergency Departments this winter. As part of this, funding has...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (17 Apr 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (17 Apr 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: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Apr 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 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: Vaccination Programme Data (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: As the information relating to vaccination rates is not readily available, the PQ has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 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: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Apr 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 Provision (17 Apr 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: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Apr 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 (17 Apr 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...