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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (1 Feb 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deaths (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 218 together. My Department requested the HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme and Quality Assurance and Verification Division to review the National Maternity Hospital's investigation into a maternal death at the hospital, which occurred in May 2016. I can confirm that this review has been completed and recommends that all direct...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: This question relates to the transposition of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) by my Department and whether chiropractors will be designated as referrers and practitioners in the transposing regulations. The transposing statutory instrument for the BSSD will revoke and replace existing regulations from 2002. The existing regulations do not designate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 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: Medical Card Applications (1 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: Health Services Data (1 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: Apprenticeship Data (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that no person is enrolled in an apprenticeship in my Department. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the aegis of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to you when collated. I have also asked the HSE respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (1 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: This question relates to the transposition of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) by my Department and whether chiropractors will be designated as referrers and practitioners in the transposing regulations. Ionising radiation has many beneficial applications however as the use of ionising radiation increases, so does the potential for health hazards if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 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.

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I thank the Members of the Seanad for the opportunity to make a statement in this House today. Trolleys and waiting lists are critical measures of how our health service is functioning and in recent weeks I have referred regularly to the pressing need, once and for all, to break the vicious cycle that leaves patients waiting in unacceptable circumstances. There are four fundamental issues...

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I speak quite fast, and I have never been gagged, so I will not start now. I did not mean you, Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I did not mean the Leas-Chathaoirleach at all. I was responding to Senator Devine's comments. In response to her query, although the HSE's primary care steering group does not include a parent representative, as part of its ongoing work around paediatric home care packages it will hold two focus groups with parents in receipt of such packages in 2018. This will be a recurring annual...

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I understand Senator Gallagher raised that matter with------

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: -----the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, who told the Senator that he will visit the hospital. I take the Senator's point on smaller hospitals. Decisions regarding Monaghan Hospital were taken long before I became Minister for Health. I am actively considering the role of smaller hospitals at a national level and what they can appropriately do.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: At the time of the publication of Report 42 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Service, there was a lack of agreement around the application of recommended pay increases to different categories of managers in the HSE. As a result, the then Minister for Health did not sanction the payment of these increases. Subsequently, due to the severe economic situation in Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (31 Jan 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 Facilities (31 Jan 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: HSE Staff Data (31 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: My colleague, the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., secured Government approval in December 2017 for an increase in the compulsory retirement age from 65 years to 70 years for public servants who currently are required to retire at age 65 years . Legislation will be necessary to effect these changes and the General Scheme of a Bill was also...