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

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Authority of Ireland Inspections (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: This is a matter for the HSE therefore I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sunbeds Regulation (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: This is a matter for the HSE therefore I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (26 Jul 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: Departmental Reports (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, a decision to undertake such a study is a matter for my colleague the Minister of Justice and Equality. Should he decide to proceed with a second report I will give consideration to any request for assistance from my Department.

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

Simon Harris: In relation to the queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (26 Jul 2017)

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

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, I supported the establishment of the All-Party Committee on the Future of Healthcare and have consistently supported its work, which I firmly believe can provide a once in a generation opportunity to transform our health services. I have welcomed the publication of the Committee’s report, which is the culmination of a year-long process of unprecedented...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: HIQA's role in standard setting and producing inspection reports across public, private (within its social care function) and voluntary sectors is a significant driver for change in relation to patient safety and quality. HIQA publishes inspection reports across a range of services including residential services for people with a disability, designated nursing homes for older persons, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (26 Jul 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. In order to reduce the numbers of...

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

Simon Harris: In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. I have also asked the HSE for a report to be submitted to me on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I can confirm for the Deputy that no staff from my Department are suspended from work.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures Data (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: Annual reports for 2015 and 2016, detailing the number of Protected Disclosures received by my Department are published on my Department's website at: , in accordance with Section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. As set out in those reports there have been no protected disclosures made directly by staff in my Department to the end of 2016. While the report for 2017 has not yet been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department does not employ actuaries but the Department avails of some actuarial services through a contract with an external organisation on foot of a public procurement process.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (13 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Butler for tabling this important Topical Issue. Her summation of our meeting this evening is accurate and I agree with it. First, I once more extend my sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Power and to his community on his tragic loss. As I said previously, I expect that all appropriate procedures will be carried out to ensure the facts and information that are...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Procedures (13 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Butler for her fair and constructive remarks. I also thank her and all the Members of the Oireachtas from Waterford for not playing politics with an issue that we all agree is far more important than party politics. It is about showing that people can work together, regardless of party affiliation, to try to move forward in a constructive way. Deputy Butler spoke about the...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Investigations (13 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I have given a very clear response to both of those requests. I have no difficulty meeting Mr. Thawley. I have said that clearly. However, I believe there is an advantage in Mr. Thawley also meeting the clinical lead of the national women and infants health programme. This is an eminent man with significant clinical experience in obstetrics. I have charged him, as the clinical lead of...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Investigations (13 Jul 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Chambers sincerely for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to again convey my sympathies to the family of the late Malak Thawley. While, of course, the death of any young person in Ireland is terribly sad, this is a particularly tragic case, as outlined by Deputy Chambers. I understand that an inquest into Mrs. Thawley’s death took place recently and a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 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 National...