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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 198 together. The HSE has service agreements with hospitals such as St. Vincent’s University Hospital, under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004, which require compliance with national health and public service pay and conditions policies. The HSE aims to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to effectively manage the services and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199, 202, 203 and 209 to 211, inclusive, together. Following extensive mediation discussions, agreement was reached late last year between the St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group and the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) on the relocation of the NMH to the Elm Park campus. The terms of the agreement, which has now been published, provides for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: In June 2016, the HSE Medicines Management Programme (MMP) reviewed the clinical evidence available on the effectiveness of eye supplements for people with macular degeneration. The MMP then recommended that the HSE does not reimburse these products. The manufacturer of Macushield and Ocuvite lutein indicated that it had further evidence to provide. After reviewing this additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Patronage (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Any information the Department may have on this matter will be on historical files held in off site storage. The files are currently being retrieved. Once received they will be examined and I will contact you further then.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department is aware of the issues raised by the Deputy, and they are currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (4 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 (4 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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: From the details provided this matter would appear to be appropriate for my colleague Minister for Education and Skills to address regarding the redress scheme application as made by the individual in question. The Deputy may also wish to contact the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs as the individual was a minor when placed in the county home mentioned.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (4 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: Pharmacy Services (4 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: National Children's Hospital (4 May 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (4 May 2017)

Simon Harris: In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is as service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 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.

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I want to thank everybody who has contributed and who will contribute to what I believe has been an important and good debate. I just want to pick up on a few points. I will begin with the issue of safety. This is an issue that many people have raised throughout the debate. Safety is and must remain an absolute priority in our health service in general. The Department and the HSE...

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2017)

Simon Harris: Thank you.

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2017)

Simon Harris: What warning?

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I said that.

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2017)

Simon Harris: 6 o’clock I move amendment No. 1:1. To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes:— that Irish maternity services compare favourably with those in other countries in terms of safety and patient outcomes; — the publication, in January 2016, of Ireland’s first National Maternity Strategy (the...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (3 May 2017)

Simon Harris: I could not agree more. I assure the Deputy that that is the Government's perspective and that is exactly what we are working towards. When I meet the UK Secretary of State for Health, the Northern Ireland health Minister or the European Commission, this is what we are discussing. Like all Government Ministers, I am making people throughout the European Union aware of the importance of...