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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 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: Home Care Packages (2 May 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides home care packages which are enhanced supports, over and above existing mainstream Home Help service. These are essentially a suite of supports, which are more comprehensive than Home Help as they can include community nursing and therapy services, respite care and aids and appliances. An appropriate professional skills mix is provided to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 May 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I am referring this question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 May 2017)

Simon Harris: 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 December 2016, I granted approval to the NTPF to dedicate €5m to a daycase waiting list initiative with the aim of ensuring that no patient will be waiting more than 18 months...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (2 May 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: Medical Card Applications (2 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (2 May 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: Hospital Appointments Status (2 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: Legislative Programme (2 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Work is continuing in relation to the development of new legislation to replace the Dentists Act 1985. Key policy issues for inclusion in the new legislation have been approved and a Regulatory Impact Analysis is currently underway. There has been ongoing engagement with stakeholders including the Dental Council. The drafting of the Scheme of Bill, which is the next step in the process to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts (2 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1106 to 1110, inclusive, together. As this is a service issue, these questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Goods Regulation (2 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: Hospital Services (2 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1120 and 1121 together. Bed management is not being outsourced at Galway University Hospitals. Galway University Hospitals and University Hospital Limerick were selected as pilot sites for a national programme to improve patient flow in our healthcare system. This national programme, the National General Electric-Finnamore Patient Flow project, commenced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (2 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 May 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: Maternity Services Provision (13 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 to 225, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Funding (13 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 231 together. The provision of new facilities, or other non-capital initiatives, to enhance cancer services nationally is central to modernising cancer care and ensuring that all patients who require cancer treatment in Ireland receive high quality care. There is an on-going need to develop radiation oncology facilities in line with the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (13 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: The Programme for Partnership Government includes the following commitments in relation to the Beaumont capital projects: - “We will commence the design of a new ED in Beaumont later this year with a view to funding for the construction being provided as part of the 2017 Capital Plan Review”. - “The new Government will immediately proceed to the design and planning stage...