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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2014, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follows an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Expenditure (6 Feb 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Training (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is an independent statutory body with responsibility for professional regulation in the area of pre-hospital emergency care including the recognition of professional qualifications. Accordingly, the Deputy's query has been referred to PHECC for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Professional Qualifications (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is an independent statutory body with responsibility for professional regulation in the area of pre-hospital emergency care including the recognition of professional qualifications. Accordingly, the Deputy's query has been referred to PHECC for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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: General Practitioner Contracts (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 324 and 332 together. The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high-quality, integrated and cost effective health service for patients in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to shifting the model of Irish healthcare towards a more comprehensive and accessible service that can deliver better patient...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has referred this matter to the Health Service Executive and asked them to provide the Deputy with the information requested directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328, 329 and 452 together. 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: HSE Expenditure (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Newborn Screening Cards (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Newborn Screening Card Archive Forum met in October 2016 and produced a report which was published in January 2017. The report may be found at: . This report informed further study into policy options regarding the future use and storage of newborn bloodspot screening cards. An options paper is currently being prepared by my officials. I expect to receive this report shortly and will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 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: Paediatric Services (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The specialty of rheumatology continues to be one of the most rapidly growing services within Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin and now accounts for the highest number of medical day care patients per year. This increase in demand has had a corresponding effect on waiting lists for paediatric rheumatology services. Adult and Paediatric Rheumatology services are part...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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: First Aid Training (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is the statutory body responsible for standards, education and training in the area of pre-hospital emergency care. Training institutions/individuals who wish to conduct courses and award PHECC qualifications must comply with and meet the Council approved PHECC Education and Training standard commensurate with the particular course they wish...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services. The Strategy will be implemented on a phased basis and this work will be led by the National Women and Infants Health Programme. In October last, I was pleased to launch the Programme's Implementation Plan for the Strategy. That Plan includes a number of actions to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (6 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 (6 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: Tax Code (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As previously indicated, I do see merit in the suggestion that tuition loans taken out by graduate entry medical (GEM) graduates should qualify for tax-relief. However, tax relief is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance. I have made written proposals for the consideration of such tax-relief to the Minister for Finance previously. Unfortunately given the tight budgetary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 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.