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Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland under EU Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulations (EC) No. 987/2009, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines. As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Data (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (7 Feb 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: Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195, 197 and 213 together. These questions 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 previous regulations did not designate chiropractors as referrers or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (7 Feb 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (7 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: General Practitioner Services Provision (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has advised that the provision of a Primary Care Centre in Finglas remains a high priority. A final location for this centre has not yet been confirmed, however I understand that the HSE is in discussions in relation to a suitable site in Finglas. Once final agreement has been reached in relation to the purchase of a suitable site, the HSE will confirm the location and the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme Data (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is responsible for monitoring the safety and quality of all medicines including vaccines that are licensed in Ireland. I am informed by the HPRA that the enzyme thiaminase is not added during the manufacture of Gardasil HPV vaccine and is not used as an ingredient in the final medicine. Like all other medicines manufactured using cell...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (7 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Data (7 Feb 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (7 Feb 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: My Department has asked the Health Service Executive to provide the Deputy with the current status of these capital projects.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211, 216 and 217 together. The Smaller Hospitals Framework defines the role of smaller hospitals and outlines the need for smaller hospitals and larger hospitals to operate as Hospital Groups. The Framework identifies the activities that can be performed in smaller hospitals in a safe and sustainable manner. These include extended day surgery, selected...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (7 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: General Medical Services Scheme Payments (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Under the General Medical Services (GMS) contract, General Practitioners are reimbursed for a range of services they provide to medical card and GP visit card holders. GPs are remunerated for these services primarily on a capitation basis, with a range of additional support payments and fees for specific items of service. GPs can claim practice support subsidies towards the employment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides that all people ordinarily resident in the country are entitled, subject to certain charges, to public in-patient hospital services including consultant services and to public out-patient hospital services. Under s52 of the Health Act 1970, as amended by s12 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2013, a person who has been referred to a hospital for an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Data (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, the Department of Health is working closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. This co-operation also involves the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: A payment was made to the company in question in July 2017 following a procurement exercise through the Office of Government Procurement's Framework for the Provision of Security Software and Associated Reseller Services, in respect of maintenance and three year licensing for Sophos Anti Virus protection in the amount of €40,811.40.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: As the question raised by the Deputy relates to a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.