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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (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: Hospital Waiting Lists (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 (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Staff (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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (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 Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (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: Health Services Provision (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: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Medical Products (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key objective of the  health service. However, the challenge is to do this in a safe and  sustainable manner. Treatment must be appropriate and proportionate and clinical decision-making, such as prescribing, should be based on both patient needs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The aim of primary care policy is to provide services in local communities so that people can be maintained in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.  The services and resources available within the primary care setting have the potential to prevent the development of conditions which might later require hospitalisation. They can also facilitate earlier hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parking Charges (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: Nursing Staff Recruitment (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The need to increase the numbers of consultants, doctors, nurses, and midwives in the public health service is a priority for this Government. The Government has allocated an additional €646 million in current expenditure to Health in Budget 2018, including funds for an additional 1,800 front line staff. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

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

Simon Harris: Tackling overcrowding is a key commitment of this Government and this year, as part of Budget 2018, an extra €30m was made available to respond to winter pressures in 2017, with a further €40m being provided in 2018. This funding is aimed at reducing overcrowding in our hospitals through the provision of extra capacity, such as increased bed capacity, and additional supports...

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 to 507, inclusive, together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Simon Harris: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides that all persons ordinarily resident in the country are eligible, subject to certain charges, to public in-patient hospital services including consultant services and to public out-patient hospital services. The Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013 provide for €100 statutory charge for Emergency Department attendance subject to a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (27 Feb 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: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As the questions raised by the Deputy relate to a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (27 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: A response to the original PQ 697 was issued by email on 26 February 2018 directly to Deputy Grealish.