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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (8 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (8 Mar 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: Long Stay Residential Units (8 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their income and assets while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (8 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: Each EU member state is responsible for the procurement of medicinal products. However, our membership of the single market offers an opportunity for international cooperation with other member countries to reduce the cost of new drugs. In June 2016, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council adopted conclusions on strengthening the balance in the pharmaceutical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Data (8 Mar 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 Administration (8 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 253 together. Under the Health Act, 1970, medical cards are provided to persons who are, in the opinion of the HSE, unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependents and every application must be assessed on that basis. In accordance with the Act, the assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, the HSE launched the ‘Winter Initiative Plan 2016-2017’ in September 2016 which provided €40 million of additional funding for winter preparedness and to assist hospitals to deal with increased demand. A key focus of the Winter Initiative is to improve access for hospitals to step-down care, social care and community measures to discharge...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (8 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (8 Mar 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 (8 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I am advised that foetal anomaly scans are available in all Hospital Groups. Those hospitals/maternity units currently providing anomaly scans accept referrals from other maternity units, if requested. This occurs where the medical team in the referring maternity unit consider that an anomaly scan is clinically indicated. The National Maternity Strategy is very clear that all women must...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 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: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 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...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: That is without changing the Constitution.

Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Bríd Smith and her AAA-PBP colleagues and Deputies Catherine Martin and Eamon Ryan of the Green Party for publishing the Bill that is before the House. I thank all the Deputies who have spoken on this issue for their contributions to the debate. This is the third occasion in my ten months as Minister for Health that I have addressed this House on the issue of abortion....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: I have not had specific contact with my UK or EU counterparts about the future status of the UK as a member of the European Food Safety Authority post Brexit. Work is ongoing to deepen analysis of the potential implications of Brexit. However, this is challenging as it is not yet known what new arrangements may emerge as regards the UK’s future relationship with the EU. It is also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) was appointed in 2013 to design, build and equip the new children’s hospital. An internationally recognised design team supported by an experienced Board and Project Team are in place, and have followed best international design, planning and procurement process at each stage of the project. The Definitive Business Case for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Authority of Ireland Reports (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is responsible for the enforcement of food laws and the protection of consumers’ health and interests. It monitors food incidents – that is events when food or food contact materials may pose a risk to human health – with other official agencies with which it holds contracts. These include the Health Service Executive; the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (7 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: The terms and conditions in relation to the availability requirements for GPs under the current GMS contract are set out in paragraph 10 of that contract. Paragraph 10 states: ''The medical practitioner shall be routinely available for consultation by eligible persons at his approved surgery or surgeries and for domiciliary visiting for a total of 40 hours each week on five days or more...