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Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (12 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the South South West Hospital Group Maternity Services Directorate has developed a plan to improve gynaecology services across the maternity network. The plan provides for a phased approach to implementation and I have indicated my support to the approach adopted. I am pleased to note that investment and improvements to services have already been made and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy concerning the specific issues raised. I would like to outline steps the HSE has taken to ensure that consultants employed in the public services are on the specialist register of the Medical Council and that where this is not the case appropriate clinical supervision is in place. In March 2008 the HSE amended the qualifications specified for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Data (12 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: The Department of Health has created the Public Health Information System (PHIS) to provide detailed information on mortality and morbidity at county level. The system is populated, inter alia, with data from several sources including the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE) system for hospital discharge data, Central Statistics Office for mortality and fertility data, the National Perinatal...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to address the House on budget 2018 and specifically on the health aspects of that budget. The funding provided in this budget will mean that we can deliver better access, more help for families and more supports for disability, mental health and older and vulnerable people. In addition, the welcome increase in the health capital budget...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (11 Oct 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: HSE Reports (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: The Dublin Midlands Hospital Group has been working for some time on a draft plan for a new model of clinical service delivery at Portlaoise Hospital which takes account of the need to develop services at Portlaoise in the context of developing the model of service provision for the entire Hospital Group. The draft plan has been submitted to my Department and it is being reviewed in detail....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Oct 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 of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: Adult diabetes services at Letterkenny are currently provided by a consultant endocrinologist, supported by a locum consultant general physician with a diabetic interest. In order to address waiting lists, additional clinics are provided on a monthly basis. Further, the Saolta Healthcare Group has advised that it is making applications for approval of a second consultant endocrinologist, to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that, as Minister for Health, I met with members of the Donegal Diabetes Action Group on 28 June 2017 and have asked officials from the Department to send a copy of the requested minutes to your office.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 146 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In reaching its decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view for the decision and will take into...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Oct 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: Primary Care Centres (11 Oct 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Oct 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: Nursing Staff Data (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 131 together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: Letterkenny and Sligo University Hospitals provide essential high-quality hospital care to patients in the North West. I can assure the Deputy of the continued commitment to develop services in both Hospitals, including those for patients with diabetes. Adult diabetes services at Letterkenny are currently provided by a consultant endocrinologist, supported by a locum consultant general...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: Private health insurance can cover some or all of the costs associated with maternity services, depending on the level of insurance cover held. It is the responsibility of the insured person to review their level of cover to ensure they are aware of the specific terms and conditions of their particular policy. As the question relates to the delivery of maternity services, I have asked...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (11 Oct 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parliamentary Questions (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department consistently answers more Parliamentary Questions than any other. A significant number of theses, as they relate to service matters or individual queries are referred to the HSE for answer. Questions referred to the HSE should be answered within 10 working days. To October 5, this year 9,024 PQs were received by the Department, 6,342 of which were referred to the HSE. 74%...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (11 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: 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: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Oct 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...