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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: Medical Assessment Units (MAUs), Minor Injuries Clinics and similar units provide valuable services to local communities and alleviate the pressures on EDs. MAUs facilitate the immediate medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of medical patients who suffer from a wide range of medical conditions who present to, or from within, a hospital requiring urgent or emergency care. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy (21 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: Government approval to the draft National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 will be sought shortly. Subject to approval, publication of the Strategy next month is envisaged.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: The introduction of GP care without fees to all people over 70 and all children under 6 years of age in 2015 represents a major step forward in improving access, quality and affordability of health care in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to extending in phases, and subject to negotiation with GPs, free GP care to all children under 18 years of age. Legislative changes will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: The model of stand-alone maternity hospitals is not the norm internationally. Government policy is therefore to co-locate all remaining maternity hospitals with adult acute services in order to provide optimal clinical outcomes. Co-location of maternity services with adult services provides mothers with access to a full range of medical and support services should the need arise. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (21 Jun 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: Infectious Disease Incidence (21 Jun 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.

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address this House on Second Stage of the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2017. This is a short Bill with only nine sections. The Bill amends the provisions of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 in three main areas. It will address gaps in the Act regarding appointments to the State...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grant Data (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy's 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: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: Vhi recently received clearance from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in relation to its proposal to acquire the 50% interest in the Vhi Swiftcare Clinics that it does not already own. This advance clearance was required by competition legislation and it now allows Vhi to proceed with the transaction, which is expected to be finalised shortly. As Minister for Health I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Land Transfers (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: Your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Awareness (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1002, 1003, 1118, 1137, 1194 and 1571 together. Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) of the HSE has extensive information concerning Lyme disease...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As was outlined in the responses to parliamentary questions 126 of 11 April 2017, and 774 of 2 May 2017, it is envisaged that a draft of the General Scheme of legislative provisions on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated research will be completed by the end of June 2017. As the Deputy will be aware the publication of draft legislation is subject to the approval of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1005 and 1492 to 1505, inclusive, together. As these matters relate to hospital services for cardiovascular disease they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (20 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1008, 1025, 1098 and 1281 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;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (20 Jun 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Jun 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (20 Jun 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (20 Jun 2017)

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