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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 Jul 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: HSE Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 to 643, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (26 Jul 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jul 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: HSE Investigations (26 Jul 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648 and 709 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 and 803 together. The Deputy will be aware that the statistics reported to Maternal Death Enquiry Ireland (MDE Ireland) require anonymisation due to the small number of such incidents occurring across the country's 19 maternity units. Thus, naming the hospitals and maternity units where such events occurred would not meet the Data Protection standards...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jul 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 Products Supply (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products Supply (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in Cavan has been performing well and is not currently a site of concern. The RCSI Hospital Group has identified the need for development of the resuscitation area in Cavan Emergency Department. Any future investment in Cavan General Hospital must be considered within the overall acute hospital infrastructure programme, the prioritised needs of the hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Capital Programme announced in January 2016 year provides for the replacement and refurbishment of 90 public nursing homes across the country over the five year period from 2016 to 2021. Under this programme it is proposed to deliver a new Community Nursing Unit in Tuam by 2021. This project is being part-funded by philanthropy and will replace existing beds where the physical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jul 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 Staff Recruitment (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663, 810 and 852 together. In line with the Department’s Statement of Strategy, the Department of Health is working with the HSE and other cross-sectoral partners to develop a national strategic framework for health workforce planning which aims to support the recruitment and retention of the right mix of health workers across the Irish health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (26 Jul 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: Primary Care Centres Data (26 Jul 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: Medical Card Reviews (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 668 and 669 together. This death was a terrible tragedy. I have met the patient's husband and explained that I have asked the National Women and Infants Health Programme and the Quality Assurance and Verification Division in the HSE to report to me on the work that has been undertaken to date to review the circumstances of this maternal death. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...