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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Infectious Diseases (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Scientific Advisory Committee of the HPSC, the Infectious Diseases Society of Ireland, the Irish Society of Clinical Microbiologists, the Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and the Irish College of General Practitioners agreed a Consensus Statement on the Clinical Management of Lyme Borreliosis, which endorsed the previously referenced, internationally recognised set of guidelines...

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: Medical Card Applications (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: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 391 together. In 2015, my predecessor established a Trauma Policy Steering Group, chaired by Professor Eilis McGovern, to make recommendations in relation to the development of a trauma system for Ireland. Patients who have used trauma services and clinicians were at the heart of the development of the plan. The Steering Group completed its final...

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

Simon Harris: As part of the package of measures being funded for this winter and throughout 2018, funding of almost €3 million has been agreed to support the opening of significant new facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, including opening and refurbishment of around 50 of the beds in the new wardblock resulting in a net increase of 25 beds. In addition, this funding will also...

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

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In reaching a decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view for the decision and will take into account such expert opinions and recommendations which it may have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: In the case of the assessment process for medical cards, both for under 70 and over 70 cards, investment amounts up to €36,000 for a single person and €72,000 for couples are disregarded for assessment purposes. For savings and investment amounts over these limits, a notional rate of interest will be applied to determine the amount to be taken into account as income for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy Implementation (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 396 and 397 together. Earlier this year, the Department published a progress report on the National Rare Disease Plan and this is available on the Department’s website at http://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/interim-report-on-nat ional-rare-disease-plan-for-ireland-2014-2018/. It provides an update on all 48 recommendations as outlined in the Plan...

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: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy has referenced, the ESRI recently published projections of demand for healthcare at a national level. The projections are for the time period 2015 and 2030 and show significant increases in demand across all health services, including acute hospitals. The ESRI research shows the demand for in-patient bed days (exclusive of maternity activity) is projected to increase by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 - recognises pregnancy and birth as a normal physiological process. It aims to ensure that appropriate care pathways are in place in order that mothers, babies and families get the right care, at the right time, by the right team and in the right place. Similarly, it recognises that, while all...

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Closures (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I have no plans to close the Emergency Department at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. In 2015, my predecessor as Minister for Health established a Trauma Policy Steering Group, chaired by Professor Eilis McGovern, to make recommendations in relation to the development of a trauma system for Ireland. Patients who have used trauma services and clinicians were at the heart of the development...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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. The National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service Operations (28 Nov 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where is is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy including procurement protocols on the matter. The Department held a contract with Ernst & Young for advice and reports relating to the development of the Programme Management Office within...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy Roll-out (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.