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Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: He wanted to be a Minister.

Seanad: Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to address the Seanad on the issue of long waiting times for patients. I know Senators will contribute in the course of the debate and I thank them genuinely for maintaining a focus on this vital issue for our health service. I also acknowledge on the record of the House the constructive approach taken both in Sinn Féin's original motion...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Feb 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: General Practitioner Services (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: There is no provision under the GP GMS contract for persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card to be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. The HSE has advised GPs that where a blood test forms part of the investigation or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 to 206, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. I can assure the Deputy that the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance is a significant patient safety and public health priority for the Government. I am advised that Irish hospitals, like other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020 was launched in October 2015. The strategy was developed in response to a recommendation of the National AIDS Strategy Committee on the need to establish clear leadership within the health sector around the area of sexual health. The Strategy contains 71 recommendations that address all aspects of sexual health and a Sexual Health Action Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Feb 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: Your question relates to operational matters within the HSE and accordingly has been referred to that organisation for direct reply to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (15 Feb 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: Hospital Staff Data (15 Feb 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: State Claims Agency (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. The actuaries to the Clinical Indemnity Scheme provide projections that are part based on historical claims spend and claims activity and reasonably predict foreseeable activity, taking into account relevant risk factors. The State Claims Agency has confirmed to my officials that the growth in related activity and costs around maternity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 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 (15 Feb 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: Hospital Services (15 Feb 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: Hospital Equipment (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The requirement for a second MRI scanner at University Hospital Galway has been brought to the attention of my Department. The Saolta University Health Care Group advises that UHG is undertaking an internal review of waiting list/outpatients management with a view to identifying improvements around process flow. Saolta advises that a business case for a second MRI scanner has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Feb 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: Health Care Policy (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The development of a policy on a trauma system for Ireland is a joint initiative from the Department of Health and the HSE. The primary aim of developing this policy is to improve patient outcomes and to lead to a reduction in preventable death and disability by ensuring that the trauma patient is delivered to the care facility that has the right resources to match his/her often multiple and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Feb 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 Facilities (15 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 224 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Feb 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...