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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: In relation 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: HSE Staff (11 Apr 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 577 and 578 together. In relation to the queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Apr 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: Medical Card Applications (11 Apr 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 Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Expenditure (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (11 Apr 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: Hospital Groups (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 627 together. A Paediatric Insulin Pump Services was initiated in May 2015. This service is based in Sligo University Hospital, with outreach clinics in Letterkenny University Hospital. The Saolta University Healthcare Group has confirmed that the Consultant Paediatrician with Speciality Interest in Diabetes, who was instrumental in commencing this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Apr 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 Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 595, 625, 636 and 637 together. A Paediatric Insulin Pump Services was initiated in May 2015. This service is based in Sligo University Hospital, with outreach clinics in Letterkenny University Hospital. The Saolta University Healthcare Group has confirmed that the Consultant Paediatrician with Speciality Interest in Diabetes, who was instrumental in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department is working closely with HSE's Organ Donation Transplantation Ireland (ODTI) to support initiatives aimed at increasing the levels of organ donation and transplantation. This has included the allocation of increased funding in recent years. Additional staff have been recruited to foster a strong culture of organ donation, to optimise conversion rates and to ultimately increase...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: In relation 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: 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: Ambulance Service Response Times (11 Apr 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was established 10 years ago to undertake a variety of tasks. These are set out in Section 8 of the Health Act 2007, and include the setting of standards on safety and quality for services provided by or on behalf of the HSE, for nursing homes, for disability centers and to monitor compliance with those standards. HIQA is also empowered,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (11 Apr 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (11 Apr 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: Within the total funding available to the HSE in 2017 a sum of €36.5m is being held by my Department in respect of specific service initiatives. This funding will be released to the HSE on approval of implementation plans and commencement of specific developments. Funding is being held to support the following: - Primary Care - €18.5m for service developments including reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 - will be implemented on a phased basis. Implementation will be led by the newly established National Women & Infants Health Programme; the Programme is drawing up a detailed action plan to inform this process. This work includes the identification of both capital and revenue funding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Apr 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department and the HSE are committed to securing and developing the role of Portlaoise Hospital within the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group. Reports on Portlaoise Hospital in recent years point to the need for reconfiguration of some services to ensure that patients are treated in the most appropriate setting by specialist staff that can safely meet their needs. The HSE has submitted...