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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Data (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 Staff Data (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: Health Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the delivery of the healthcare infrastructure is a service matter.

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (28 Nov 2017)

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: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: My Private Office has confirmed that this correspondence has been received. A reply to this letter will issue shortly. Based on this country's population, specialist cardiac cath lab services are only provided in a number of hospitals in order to ensure that the services provided achieve the required standards of safety, quality and sustainability in the interests of patients. I have...

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

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

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

Simon Harris: The HIQA Report and Recommendations on Patient Referrals from General Practice to Outpatient and Radiology Services, including the National Standard for Patient Referral Information published in 2011 makes a number of recommendation in relation to Secondary Care Referral Management Systems, including that GP should address referrals in the first instance to a central point within a hospital,...

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

Simon Harris: Based on this country's population, specialist cardiac cath lab services are only provided in a number of hospitals in order to ensure that the services provided achieve the required standards of safety, quality and sustainability in the interests of patients. I have announced my intention to commence aNational Review of Specialist Cardiac Services that focuses on services for adults....

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

Simon Harris: As part of Budget 2018, an additional €40 million was announced for 2017 to prepare for and manage the expected peak in demand for our health services over the upcoming winter period. A further €40 million has been allocated for measures to improve access to unscheduled care in 2018. In addition, I can confirm to the Deputy that all Hospital Groups and Community Health...

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

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Act 2013, when a person attains the age of 70, the medical card income limits are €500 gross income per week for a single person and €900 gross income per week for a couple. Persons aged 70 or older who are assessed as ineligible under the gross income thresholds may also have their eligibility assessed under the...

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

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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

Simon Harris: A key objective of Consultant Contract 2008 is to improve access for public patients to public hospital care. Latest data from September 2017 shows that the public-private mix at a system level stands at 82% public for elective in-patient work and at almost 86% for day-case work. This is consistent with the typical 80/20 split provided for in the consultant contract. Arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Foireann Roinne (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 468 and 469 together. Tá rún daingean ag mo Roinn a chinntiú gur féidir freastal a mhéid is féidir ar chustaiméirí ar mian leo a gcuid gnó a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge. Ba é 433 dhuine an líon iomlán daoine, mar Choibhéis Lánaimseartha, a bhí ag obair sa Roinn ag...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: I will certainly consider the point being made by the Deputy and I thank him for his support of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. We had consultation in my Department between retailer representative bodies and officials last Friday and they will revert to me in the coming days with proposals to ensure we can achieve what we want, which is a really important piece of public health...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Government has committed an additional €40 million for the health service between now and the end of the year to help with winter pressures and the Health Service Executive is currently finalising those measures. Much of it includes extra transitional care beds and extra home care packages to help discharge patients from our hospitals. It is worth noting that whereas one patient...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Deputy has now raised the matter directly with me. I will revert to the Deputy when I see where it is with the HSE.

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Her last chance? That is good of the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Deputy would not want the facts to get in the way.

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: Tell that to Máiría Cahill.