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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Director General said that €9 billion was an estimated requirement, along with a transitional budget to fund the changes needed in the health service model to meet current and future demands, especially in the context of an aging population and increases in chronic disease. My Department will examine the approach used by the HSE to determine the figure, in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (19 Jan 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: Occupational Therapy (19 Jan 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: Occupational Therapy (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (19 Jan 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (19 Jan 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: EU Meetings (19 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: An extensive programme of engagement with all other EU Governments and the EU institutions, including the Commission’s Brexit Negotiations Task Force, is under way. This engagement is being intensified in 2017. The Taoiseach and Ministers will continue to meet and engage with their EU counterparts over coming weeks to emphasise Ireland’s concerns and to ensure that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for Members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: As you know, my Department and the HSE are already engaged in discussions with the INMO on the issue of recruitment and retention, these talks are due to resume next week. In addition to this a number of specific measures have also been taken in relation to pay that will support the recruitment and retention of Irish nursing and midwifery graduates. Measures to date include additional pay...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Officials from my Department have been in contact with the Deputy's Office requesting clarification regarding what is intended by the use of the term 'Long Stay Beds'. On receipt of this information an answer will be provided directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (18 Jan 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 Status (18 Jan 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jan 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. In addition, I have also asked the NTPF to provide the information sought by the Deputy and I will forward this information to her as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 to 183, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 to 203, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Labour Court Recommendations (18 Jan 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Cannabis is strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 - 2016. However, I am conscious that some patients believe that cannabis should be available as a treatment for a range of medical conditions and I have initiated a review of policy in this area. On 3 November 2016 I asked the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) for expert advice. The HPRA's statutory role is to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (18 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Programme for a Partnership Government committed to the establishment of an Oireachtas All-Party Committee to develop a long-term vision for healthcare and direction of health policy over a 10 year period, with cross-party support. The Committee on the Future of Healthcare was established in June 2016 and has been specifically tasked with examining and costing different funding models...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (18 Jan 2017)

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