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Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy McLoughlin for raising these important issues for the people of Sligo and the north west. I am delighted we have been able to deliver on a commitment to extend Sligo University Hospital under the Government's capital plan and Project Ireland 2040 and I look forward to visiting the hospital with the Deputy shortly in this regard. The national cardiac review has commenced....

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Mattie McGrath for bringing the matter of St. Patrick's Hospital in Tipperary to my attention. If he wants to furnish me with some details I will certainly talk to the HSE and then revert to him directly on the issue. On the broader issue regarding general practice, the Government has increased the number of training places for GPs. In fact there will be a significant...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: We are also due to begin negotiations with GPs on a new contract in the coming days in order that we can make sure general practice is sustainable now and into the future.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 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 Waiting Lists (25 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 Waiting Lists (25 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 Services (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, the question raised by the Deputy has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 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: Health Service Capacity Review (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: The Capacity Review stated clearly that the scenarios it examined were modelled on the assumption of no changes in eligibility arrangements. Due to the Review’s timeframe and its scope, it would not have been possible to model any changes in eligibility at that time. The Review did state that further work would be needed to assess the optimum reform strategy that takes account of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together. I am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for rheumatology services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services. In relation to rheumatology service provision, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for rheumatology related services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services.  In relation to your query, 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 (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for rheumatology services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services.  In relation to rheumatology service provision, 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 (25 Apr 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Apr 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: Hospitals Policy (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I am committed to securing and further developing the role of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as a constituent hospital within the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group. Since 2014, the focus has been on supporting the hospital to develop and enhance management capability, implementing changes required to address clinical service deficiencies, and incorporating the hospital into the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (25 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 Administration (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (25 Apr 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 140 together. The Department of Health spent a total of €2329.85 on social media training (including staff attendance at seminars) in the years 2011 to 2018 (as per the following table), with zero spend on social media consultancy. Year Spend on social media training 2011 €1040.00 2012 €0.00 2013 €1050.00 2014...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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: Health Services Staff (25 Apr 2018)

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