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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme Data (23 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: Contraceptive devices such as IUDs are reimbursable under the community drug schemes, according to a patient's eligibility. The insertion and removal of long acting reversible contraceptive devices is covered under the General Medical Services Scheme for medical card holders. A person may also qualify for relief under the Drugs Payment Scheme, in the event that their expenditure on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (23 Jan 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: HSE Reports (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 and 379 together. The HSE has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to the matter raised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 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 Appointments Status (23 Jan 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The Emergency Department Taskforce (EDTF) was convened in December 2014 to provide focus and momentum in dealing with the challenges presented by ED overcrowding. The EDTF Implementation Group, is co-chaired by the HSE Director General and the INMO General Secretary and meets on a regular basis to oversee implementation of the ED Taskforce Action Plan and monitor ED performance. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (23 Jan 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 and 374 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (23 Jan 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: Without breaching confidentiality, I can confirm I have been made aware of cases where a person who has made a protected disclosure is alleging being penalised or harassed in their workplace as a result of making the protected disclosure. Government policy is that protected disclosures and the relevant wrongdoings reported therein are taken seriously by public bodies. The Protected...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 377 and 378 together. Health capital funding was outlined in the recently published Public Service Estimates for 2018 and the HSE is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2018-2021. The Government is preparing a new National Development Plan for the period 2018-2027, which is expected to be published alongside and in support of the forthcoming new National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (23 Jan 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 Appointments Status (23 Jan 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Data (23 Jan 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 Appointments Status (23 Jan 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 (23 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (23 Jan 2018)

Simon Harris: The Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) which is operated by the HSE is undoubtedly a vital service for Irish patients as it enables them to access health services in other EU/EEA countries and Switzerland where access to those services is generally not available in Ireland. The ability of consultants to access a scheme that can harness the expertise and specialist services in other EU/EEA Member...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Jan 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.