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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Status (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: Following the Government’s April 2017 decision to give the green light for the new children's hospital project construction investment, detailed discussions with the preferred tenderer and the hundreds of specialists who are part of the construction team were concluded over the summer period. The construction contract for the building of the main children’s hospital and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Generic Drugs Substitution (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 402 together. Medicines play a vital role in improving the overall health of Irish patients. Securing access to new and innovative medicines, in a timely manner, is a key objective of the Irish health service. However, the challenge is to deliver this objective in an affordable and sustainable way. To this end the IPHA Agreement included a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Generic Drugs Substitution (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for the operation and the administration of the community drug schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: Medical card cover start from the date the medical card is issued. It should be noted that new applications received for medical card and GP visit card eligibility where the application does not require additional material or information to enable a comprehensive eligibility assessment are processed within 15 working days. There are no plans at present to change this policy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (10 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: Medical Card Drugs Availability (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: The Department of Health, the HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to work together to provide a wide range of services and supports for those affected. The HSE's Advocacy Unit acts as liaison with service and support providers and other Government Departments to facilitate access to required services. It is in regular contact with individuals affected. Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (10 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge that waiting times are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. Reducing waiting times for the longest waiting patients is one of this Government's key priorities. Consequently, Budget 2017 allocated €20 million to the NTPF, rising to €55 million in 2018. Of this 2017 allocation, €15 million...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: As outlined in Parliamentary Question No. 535 of 20 September 2017, following a review by the Medicines Management Programme (MMP) of the evidence available to support the use of Versatis 5% medicated plaster, the HSE introduced a system for its reimbursement from 1 September 2017. This process provide for the use of Versatis for symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain associated with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: Outpatient charges are set by S. I. No. 45/2013 - Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013. Currently the only charge for an outpatient service is at an Emergency Department (ED). Medical Card holders are exempt from this ED charge. The €80 charged referred to by the Deputy is the statutory daily charge, up to a maximum of €800, where a person has been referred to a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (10 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: Ambulance Service Staff (10 Oct 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: Both the roll-out and operation of NIMIS are being managed by the Health Service Executive and I have asked them to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in March 2017, on foot of the conclusions from the Health Products Regulatory Authority's report 'Cannabis for Medical Use – A Scientific Review', I established an Expert Reference Group to advise on the development of a Cannabis for Medical Use Access Programme. The Expert Group is chaired by Dr. Mairín Ryan, Director of Health Technology...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (10 Oct 2017)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that Ireland's National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2020 (iNAP) will be published on Wednesday 25 October next. The Plan will be launched by Minister Michael Creed TD and I as the development of iNAP has been a cross-Departmental initiative, requiring a cross sectoral and whole of Government approach to addressing the world wide threat of...