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Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has confirmed that it has not held meetings with pharmaceutical industry or other interested parties to discuss the Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016. In the course of preparing the HPRA Cannabis Scientific Review report requested by me, the HPRA held meetings or teleconferences with some companies that are manufacturing and/or...

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

Simon Harris: I am informed by the Minister for Finance that capital expenditure incurred on qualifying private hospitals qualifies for capital allowances, in the form of an industrial building annual allowance at the rate of 15% over 6 years and 10% in the seventh year. Capital allowances are granted for such capital expenditure incurred on the construction or refurbishment of a building providing that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Emergency department (ED) services provided in a public hospital are classified as out-patient services. The current statutory charge for ED attendance is €100 under the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013, which applies to out-patient services provided at any of the following locations: an emergency department; an accident and emergency department; a casualty department; a...

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (21 Mar 2017)

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

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

Simon Harris: The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Last November, following mediation discussions, agreement was reached between the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) and St Vincent's Hospital Group (SVHG) on a new governance structure for the co-located hospitals on the St Vincent's campus. The agreement provides for the establishment of a new company - The National Maternity Hospital at Elm Park DAC (limited by shares). The new company...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Mar 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. A report published in December 2016, which HIQA undertook at the request of the Department of Health, shows how much services have improved for the women using maternity services at the hospital. The extent of progress in patient safety measures in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's recommendations are informed by public health advice, international best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Mar 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: Departmental Legal Costs (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Department is aware of the need to minimise costs and in general, avails of legal services and advice from the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. My Department has a Legal Unit, staffed by qualified legal professionals who provide advice on a wide range of international legal issues. Having such "in-house" legal experts reduces the costs which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Professional Qualifications (21 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I have received a report from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) on this issue. I understand that the applicant applied to register in the General Division of the Register with NMBI on 7 February 2017. The NMBI confirmed that they are awaiting receipt of the verification document from the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK. It should be noted that the NMBI usually...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (21 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance (9 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Up to 30 April 2015, insurers had discretion to offer discounted premium rates to full time dependent students of a policy holder up to age 23. In practice, discounts were confined to students aged 18-20 years, and a dramatic price increase of 100% or more usually arose when student rates no longer applied (usually on 21st birthday). From 1 May 2015, 'young adult rates' based on a sliding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Labelling (9 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: In general, inspections to assess compliance with food labelling are carried out as part of the routine scheduled food safety official controls carried out in food businesses. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has service contracts in place with the official agencies performing official controls, to verify compliance with the extensive requirements of food labelling legislation....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Mar 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (9 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Under Section 19 (4) of the 2013 Act, the HSE is prohibited from making a decision to reimburse a medicine, except in accordance with the criteria specified in Schedule 3 of the 2013 Act. With regard to Orkambi for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (9 Mar 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: Health Screening Programmes (9 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme, was introduced in 2008 and offers free smear tests to women aged 25-60. This is in line with international best practice. Invasive cervical cancer is extremely rare in women aged under 25, with less than 5 women in this age group being diagnosed with this condition in Ireland each year. While changes in the cells of the cervix...