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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (30 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In reaching its decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view for the decision (including the information /dossier submitted by the Company) and will take...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department is aware that cannabis for medicinal use has been legalised in some countries and that there have been several studies internationally on the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids for a number of medical issues. Cannabis-based preparations are strictly controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts. However, it is open for an Irish registered doctor to apply for a licence for such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (30 Nov 2016)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Nov 2016)

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: Health Services Reform (30 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The health service is currently embarked on a major programme of change. Over the last number of years, seven Hospital Groups have been created (with approximately six to eleven hospitals in each group) and nine Community Health Organisations have been established which manage primary, community and social care services. Work is progressing on these new entities which will lead over time to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (30 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Water fluoridation is the adjustment of the natural concentration of fluoride in drinking water to the optimal recommended level for the prevention of dental decay. The Department of Health keeps the policy of water fluoridation under constant review. In 2002 the Forum on Fluoridation, which was established to review this policy, concluded that the fluoridation of public piped water...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (30 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 prescribing the 16 conditions that are covered by the LTI Scheme: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (30 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Based on the most recent OECD estimates which refer to 2015 health expenditure, Ireland is ranked fifth highest among the EU 28 countries regarding total (public and private) spending per capita, at €3,922 per capita (adjusted for purchasing power parity) in 2015. With regard to public spending on health care, the OECD estimates rank Ireland seventh among the EU 28 countries, at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I understand the Deputy is referring to Home Help workers who are employed by voluntary providers of home help services which are funded under section 39 of the Health Act 2004. It is important to note that these home help workers are not employed by the HSE and therefore the HSE and the Department has no role in determining the salaries or other terms and conditions applying to these staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blood Donations (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The IBTS has extensive deferral criteria for donors, and only a minority of these are permanent. The rate in donor deferral in the year to date is 21.96% and the most common categories for deferral are as follows: Category of Deferral % of Deferrals Low Haemoglobin 39.93% Recent medical investigation 5.23% Donor left clinic 3.1% Actively deferred 2.98% Letter required from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 498 together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (29 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy Publication (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The draft National Cancer Strategy is currently being finalised and I expect it to be submitted to me before the end of the year, after which it will be brought to Government in advance of publication. Officials in my Department have worked with the Steering Group over the past year to develop a Strategy aimed at providing the best possible outcomes for Irish patients. The Strategy will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Nov 2016)

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 (29 Nov 2016)

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 (29 Nov 2016)

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 Eligibility (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without due hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (29 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: As outlined in previous reply, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act, if a Company would like a medicine to be reimbursed by the HSE pursuant to the Community Drug Schemes or as a hospital medicine,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Nov 2016)

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...