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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: On 9 February 2018, an agreement was reached between my Department, the HSE and health sector Trade Unions in relation to a process aimed at resolving the pay restoration issue for staff employed by section 39 bodies. The HSE will carry out an analysis to establish, with supporting evidence, the following: - Whether, when and to what extent reductions in pay rates were applied during the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In reaching a decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view for the decision and will take into account such expert opinions and recommendations which it may have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I continue to support the HSE in its efforts to bring down the waiting times for and improve access to scoliosis services. The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services from 2018 has been prioritised by the Department of Health and the HSE in the 2018 HSE National Service Plan. €9 million funding has been provided in 2018 to improve access to paediatric...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Mar 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: Departmental Meetings (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that a meeting took place between my Department and members of the Donegal Diabetes Action Group on 23 November 2017. I have asked officials from the Department to send a copy of the requested minutes to your office.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (20 Mar 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: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Development Plan provides €10.9 billion to invest in infrastructure, equipment and additional service capacity for the public health sector. This represents an increase of 165% in capital funding over the previous decade. It is important to recognise that this is a long-term plan which provides for a large number of Health developments across the country, including both...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Development Plan Data (20 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: The capital funding for Health in the ten years of the National Development Plan 2018 to 2027 provides the investment for a solid, ambitious plan which will improve our health services. The major priority Government projects comprise (my Department has provided a timeline where possible): - the National Forensic Mental Health Services Hospital (NFMHSH) at Portrane (to be open in 2020), - the...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Ordú don Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Dara Céim anois." I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Today, we mark the introduction of a Bill which, if passed, will give the people of Ireland the chance to vote on one of the most debated sections in our Constitution, Article 40.3.3°. I am conscious that we are sitting on a Friday, which is not usual. I thank colleagues...

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: It is being circulated right now.

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: I am happy to pause.

An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: We are here because of the courage of women like Amanda Mellet, Siobhán Whelan and so many others who publicly relived the worst moments of their lives to make us to think about why change is needed in this country. We are here knowing the tragedy which befell Savita Halappanavar and her family. We remember you, Savita. We remember Miss X. We remember Miss A, B, C and D. We remember...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Registration of Births (8 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (8 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: It is a matter for the HSE to ensure that the appropriate expertise is available for the membership of review teams.  I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (8 Mar 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (8 Mar 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards (8 Mar 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a matter relating to the registration of an individual health and social care professional, the Health and Social Care Professional Council (CORU), the State regulator in this regard has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.