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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Governance (7 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: This case has not been brought to my attention. The Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland, Clontarf is a health service provider, which is funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 and so such issues would be dealt with between the HSE and the provider in the first instance. My officials have therefore referred the issue to the HSE for attention and direct reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (7 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department has been approached by the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) in relation to a proposed air ambulance service for Munster. My officials have met with the organisation and I am advised that a number of issues require further consideration and clarification. In addition, to ensuring that any new service will complement the existing service and that the funding model proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (7 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 (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (7 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: The Primary Care Reimbursement Service has a target to have 96% of properly completed medical/GP visit card applications processed within 15 days of the application having been received by the HSE. The current turnaround is 99.67% within 15 days. This refers to applications, again properly completed, that enable an assessor to make a determination on eligibility under the scheme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (7 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: General Practitioner Services (7 Feb 2017)

Simon Harris: Under the terms of the GMS and GP visit card contracts, fees are not paid to GPs in respect of certain medical certificates which may be required, for example, "under the Social Welfare Acts or for the purposes of insurance or assurance policies or for the issue of driving licences". Consultation fees charged by GPs outside the terms of the GMS or GP Visit Card contracts are a matter of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (7 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 (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (7 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 (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (7 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (7 Feb 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 Waiting Lists (7 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. Reducing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport (7 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Feb 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (7 Feb 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: Medical Card Drugs Availability (7 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: Hospital Equipment (7 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: Pharmacy Services (7 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 Waiting Lists (7 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 (7 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 the Deputy directly.