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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (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: Appointments to State Boards Data (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The nomination and appointment process for boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision SI80/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Disease Epidemics (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin but can occasionally be more severe and highly debilitating. Lyme disease is diagnosed by medical history and physical examination....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting times for patients is one of the Government's key priorities. In addition, all patients are prioritised according to clinical need. The Outpatient Waiting List Action Plan 2017 contained a specific target to reduce by 50% the number of patients who would be waiting 15 months or more for outpatient appointments by removing over 95,000 patients from the Outpatient...

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

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting times for patients is one of the Government's key priorities. In addition, all patients are prioritised according to clinical need. The HSE Outpatient Waiting List Action Plan 2017 contained a specific target to reduce by 50% the number of patients who would be waiting 15 months or more for outpatient appointments by the end of October 2017. The Plan aimed to remove...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (7 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: The Terms of Reference and the scope of the Capacity Review did not include the costing of additional capacity. The Review was tasked with outlining the potential effects of reform scenarios on the demand for health and social care services. It was not tasked with modelling the potential impact of the Sláintecare proposals on future demand and capacity, although the reform scenarios...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Deputy O'Reilly will still be here.

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to finally be here to introduce the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to this House. The Bill has been the subject of much discussion and debate and it is clear from the clinical community and many advocacy groups that the Bill is badly needed. I have had excellent engagement with Members of Seanad Éireann, which has passed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 454 together. I am aware of the safety concerns that have been raised surrounding the use of Transvaginal mesh procedures. As Minister for Health, I want to ensure that both the current use of mesh implants in uro-gynaecological procedures in Ireland, and the on-going clinical management of women who have had these procedures in the past, are in line...

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

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter relating to staff workshops on quality improvement the question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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: Hospital Facilities (6 Feb 2018)

Simon Harris: 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 Planning Framework, to sustain national economic and...

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...