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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: No officer in my Department has duties in relation to this advocacy group. The Department is not aware of any of its staff who might have responsibilities in a personal capacity in relation to this group.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 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: Health Services (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: Following concerns which were expressed in relation to the safety and quality of surgical cosmetic procedures in Ireland, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer prepared, in collaboration the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons, a short guideline containing a number of recommendations for individuals who may be considering surgical cosmetic procedures. Much of this guidance and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 and 342 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The 2013 Act specifies the criteria to be applied in the making of decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. Part 4 of the 2013 Act...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme, operates in line with screening protocols which are underpinned by National Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Mammography Screening and further supported by European policy guidelines. These protocols ensure that all women eligible for the programme receive the highest quality mammography screening based on international evidence. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: Funding has been made available in the current Capital Plan to bring these projects to the design and planning stage. The Renal Dialysis Unit has attained planning permission and is currently at tender stage. The expansion of the Intensive Care Unit is currently at design stage. My Department is working with the Health Service Executive and the Department of Public Expenditure and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: The total number of staff serving in my Department at the end of 2016 was 420 (395.9 whole time equivalents).

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347, 402 and 403 together. 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;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 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: Medical Card Applications (27 Jun 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: Medical Card Applications (27 Jun 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 Charges (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, the Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this query and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: Medical cards and GP visit cards are processed by the National Medical Card Unit (NMCU) in the HSE. I am aware that the processing times for medical cards increased in recent months. The HSE has informed my Department that this is primarily due to a reduction in the number of processing staff within the NMCU at present. Processing times for applications/reviews can also be affected where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: There is no provision under the GMS GP contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. The HSE has advised GPs that where a blood test forms part of the investigation or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 360 to 364, inclusive, together. As you are aware, this matter is the subject of litigation in which plaintiffs allege personal injury in which they claim the development of narcolepsy (cataplexy) resulted from the administration of the H1N1 pandemic vaccine. An Order requiring the defendants to make Discovery was made in the High Court on 28 November...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I am advised that foetal anomaly scans are available in all Hospital Groups. Those hospitals/maternity units currently providing anomaly scans accept referrals from other maternity units, if requested. This occurs where the medical team in the referring maternity unit consider that an anomaly scan is clinically indicated. The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny has seen a 5% increase in ED attendances this May, as compared to May 2016. In addition, a CRE outbreak is currently impacting 18 beds at this site. The Special Delivery Unit (SDU) of the HSE continues to provide support to all hospitals including St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny to alleviate pressure on EDs. For example in June 2017, 12 new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (27 Jun 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: Health Services (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (27 Jun 2017)

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