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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's questions regarding diagnosis of foetal anti-convulsant syndrome (FACS) are service matters for the HSE; therefore, these questions have been referred to the agency for attention and reply to the Deputy. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has implemented a number of measures intended to ensure that all patients and healthcare professionals understand the risks...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 and 398 together. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement 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 (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act does not give the Minister for Health any powers in this regard. I am aware that a number of patients were on an access...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The health services to be delivered in 2018 have been the subject of detailed discussions between the HSE and my Department as part of the annual National Service Plan process and will be set out in the 2018 National Service Plan currently being prepared by the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Staff (28 Nov 2017)

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: Dental Services (28 Nov 2017)

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: Hospital Admissions (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Mental Health Act 2001 provides the legislative framework within which people who require admission on a voluntary or involuntary basis can be cared for and treated in approved centres, as defined under the Act. Most people, however, who go to an approved centre for treatment of a mental illness do so by choice and admit themselves as a voluntary patient. For a person to be admitted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vacancies on State Boards (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The basis for the nomination of members to the boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is usually set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 334 and 335 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Nov 2017)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Nov 2017)

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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (28 Nov 2017)

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: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the operation of the Cross Border Directive, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Nov 2017)

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 Facilities (28 Nov 2017)

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 Appointments Status (28 Nov 2017)

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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards Data (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The basis for the nomination of members to the boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is usually set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Traumatic injuries may be low, moderate or severe. Major trauma involves injuries which have the potential to cause prolonged disability or death. Based on available data, it is estimated that Ireland has approximately 1,600 major trauma patients each year. Trauma care is a subset of overall Emergency Department activity. Emergency Departments provide 24/7 access for emergency and urgent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in Cavan has been performing well this year. Performance information from the HSE show a 48% reduction in trolley numbers at the Hospital in comparison with the same period in 2016. In addition all Hospital Groups and Community Health Organisations have developed and put in place integrated winter preparedness plans for their locality focussed on planning and...