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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 Feb 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: Medical Card Administration (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. The HSE has advised GPs that where a blood test forms part of the investigation or necessary treatment of a patient’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Recruitment (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Following a recruitment competition conducted by the Public Appointments Service in October 2017, a preferred candidate to fill the position of Independent Appeals Officer has been selected. My Department is finalising contractual arrangements with that candidate who is expected to be appointed to the position in early April.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Internships (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the Haddington Road Agreement, for those on salaries (inclusive of allowances in the nature of pay) of €35,000 or greater, overtime is paid at the rate of time and a quarter at the individual's scale point. The basic salary of Interns, as specified in the health sector salary scales, is set at €36,492 since 1 January 2018, having increased to €36,131 when the Living...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Expenditure Programme (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Health capital funding was outlined in the Public Service Estimates for 2018. The following table outlines the breakdown of Health capital funding from 2018 to 2021. Department of Health Capital Funding 2018 2019 2020 2021 €m €m €m €m HSE - Building, equipping and furnishing health facilities (Subhead L2/3) 418 567 609 645 HSE - ICT –...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 421 and 424 together. As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Feb 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: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (27 Feb 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: Maternity Services (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services and, to this end, additional funding has been made available to the National Women & Infants Health Programme in 2018. I understand that the Hospital Groups have identified a need for an additional 28 ultrasonographers in order to be able to provide 100% access to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (27 Feb 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: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (27 Feb 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: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 437 together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (27 Feb 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. On 11 July 2014, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 were amended to allow for certain cannabis-based medicinal products to be used in Ireland. The Health Products Regulatory Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 439 to 441, inclusive, together. The Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to publish "a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community". The development of an implementation framework for the National Policy & Strategy for the provision of Neuro-rehabilitation Services in Ireland is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 Feb 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 (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 444 and 452 together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Officials in my Department are undertaking the work necessary to facilitate the commencement of Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. A small number of technical and legal issues have arisen which require clarification, and it is important that these are resolved before Parts 2 & 3 of the Act are commenced. I hope to be in a position to lay the...