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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (17 Jan 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (17 Jan 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (17 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE admitted two residents from Acute Services on the 12 January increasing the number of residents to 28. INMO and SIPTU members are not co-operating with the provision of care for these two additional residents, except in the case of critical or emergency care on the basis that there is an agreement in place in relation to the unit not exceeding 26 residents. The INMO had given...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (17 Jan 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: Dental Services Provision (17 Jan 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 Appointments Status (17 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: Hospital Appointments Status (17 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. Accordingly, as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 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: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: My Department has no role in relation to the regulation of broadcasters. This specific part of the question is more appropriate to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. However, I can provide some information in relation to health services and supports for people with disabilities, including those with hearing impairments. The Government is committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (17 Jan 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 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: Ambulance Service Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1340 to 1342, inclusive, together. Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) provide emergency ambulance services in Dublin city and county, by arrangement between Dublin City Council and the HSE. The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) provides some emergency capacity in the greater Dublin area, as well as non-emergency patient transport. In recent years three...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (17 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 (17 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 (17 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 Waiting Lists (17 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I am aware of difficulties in relation to waiting times for gynaecology services in Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), which are in part due to staff resource challenges including those associated with recruiting theatre nursing staff. Last week, I visited the hospital to meet with hospital management, South/South West Hospital Group (SSWHG) management and a number of consultant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (17 Jan 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (17 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: Under the HSE National Service Plan 2017, €9 million funding has been allocated to expand existing, or develop new, services in the acute hospitals sector in 2017. In order to increase capacity in acute hospitals, of this funding, €1.4m has been allocated to open a new Emergency Department (ED) in University Hospital Limerick and a further €1m has been allocated to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (17 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration (16 Dec 2016)

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. I understand the manufacturer has not yet made a completed application to the HSE for reimbursement of the device under the Community Drugs Schemes. A health...