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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 May 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: Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation (9 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health and Social Care Professionals Council, Ireland's only multi-profession health and social care regulator, is being established on a phased basis. While funded in the main by the exchequer at present, it is intended that the Council will, in time, when all its registers are established, be fully self-funding through annual fee income payable by registrants. The current fee payable...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 May 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: National Children's Hospital (9 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) is a charitable organisation that provides accommodation for families whose children are seriously ill in hospital. RMHC currently provides accommodation on the campus at Crumlin Hospital in the main house and in an adjacent house. The development of a new 53-bed family accommodation, to be built adjacent to the new children’s hospital, was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (9 May 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 HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (9 May 2017)

Simon Harris: On Thursday 15 October 2015, my predecessor Minister Leo Varadkar T.D., signed regulations which allow certain prescription-only medicines, including salbutamol, to be administered by trained members of the public in emergency situations. In order for an organisation to avail of an emergency medicine without the need for a prescription, they must first register with the Health Products...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (9 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (9 May 2017)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for this matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Expenditure (9 May 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: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (9 May 2017)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for this matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I am disappointed, if not unsurprised, that the Deputy has not acknowledged the significant progress that has been made by the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to reduce the number of patients on trolleys in that hospital this year. These are not just figures; they are real people. Compared to last year, 850 fewer of Deputy Munster's constituents have had to experience a period of time...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank both Deputies again for raising this matter. I want to begin by letting both Deputies and all Oireachtas Members and public representatives in Waterford and Tipperary know that I am not satisfied with the lack of communication by the HSE on this issue. I think it is disrespectful and I intend to convey that directly to the HSE. It is not good enough. The HSE needs to inform public...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Of course. Patients are of paramount importance. It is very important that the truth is put out there in a factual way. I know that there was a concern in both communities that these facilities were shutting but this is only a temporary measure. It makes sense to brief people and keep them factually aware of the situation so that myths and misinformation do not spread. In terms of...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: ----- of safely maintaining services. The HSE will actively seek to recruit nurses as quickly as possible. I will keep in touch with both Deputies on this matter.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Munster for raising this issue and assure her that I will be taking it up with the HSE directly. I received an email from the Deputy earlier this week regarding the lack of a response to her queries, which is not acceptable for any public representative or citizen of this country. I will get back to the Deputy directly regarding that matter. I wish to take this...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies Butler and McGrath for raising this important issue. The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This is clearly what older people and everybody in this House wants. We also have patients who are in genuine need of residential care either on a long-stay...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Closures (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has assured me that patient welfare is a priority for staff and management, which none of us doubts, and has expressed its deep appreciation of the support the hospitals receive from families and the wider community. Both of these facilities are held in high esteem. The HSE acknowledges the concerns expressed on this subject in recent days and apologises to residents and their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (4 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (4 May 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;...