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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (8 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: Each EU member state is responsible for the procurement of its own medicinal products. However, our membership of the single market offers an opportunity for international cooperation with other member countries to reduce the cost of new drugs. I and my officials have been actively engaged with our European colleagues on the issue of drug pricing through a number of EU voluntary forums,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (8 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: Mental Health Services Provision (8 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: Orthodontic Services Data (8 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: Electronic Health Records (8 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: Regarding the specific situation that the Deputy has referred to in Sweden, representatives from my Department regularly attend eHealth meetings as part of the European eHealth Network with their European counterparts, which includes the Ministry of Health in Sweden. Attendance at these meetings ensures my Department is up-to-date with both progress and challenges encountered by other EU...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (8 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (8 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (8 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238 and 239 together. The latest published waiting time figures (2015/16) for BreastCheck, the national breast screening programme, are provided as follows: Screening Programme % Target Women re-invited for screening within 24 months of invitation at previous round 63.50% ≥90% Women re-invited for screening within 27 months of invitation at previous...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Administration (8 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: This would appear to be an operational matter, which would be the responsibility of the Health Service Executive, if the query relates to a HSE service. However, I understand that the Deputy is awaiting further details in respect of the issue raised. When received, he should forward this to the HSE, who will then be in a position to respond.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Expenditure (8 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: Sexually Transmitted Infections (8 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information Data (8 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: Time spent dealing with Freedom of Information Requests forms part of the normal duties of officials in my Department and the time spent processing such requests is not monitored separately. My Department endeavours to comply with the legislation in relation to the time-frame for completing requests (i.e. 20 working days from the date of receipt of the request). Information in relation to...
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: He did not say that.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: He was entirely correct.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: Drugs are not legal.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: Drugs are not legal.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: What Deputy Michael Collins said is factually incorrect.
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: I am the Minister for Health. I do not deal with insurance.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: I thank the Vice Chairman. I apologise for the late delivery of my script and the answers to questions. My officials and I will endeavour to work with the committee secretariat to ensure a more satisfactory situation in future. I welcome the opportunity to once again appear before the committee. I am joined by my colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (7 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: I thank the Vice Chairman for bringing that issue to my attention also. I received the letter too. The Vice Chairman's comments are 100% correct. It is very important that our public bodies, in particular the HSE in this case, remain entirely impartial. Obviously, the health service will implement the laws of the land where any decision is taken by the Irish people. This is not the first...