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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207, 211 and 213 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (17 Nov 2016)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (17 Nov 2016)

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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 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: Medical Card Applications (17 Nov 2016)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (17 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. In 2002 the Forum on Fluoridation, which was established to review this policy, concluded that the fluoridation of public piped water supplies should continue as a public health measure. More recently, a review of evidence on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (17 Nov 2016)

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: Medicinal Products Availability (17 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 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, the Company must first submit an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies for their varied contributions on this issue and a range of interconnected health matters as well. I assure them I take their contributions seriously. I reassure the House that I am a fully supportive advocate for an Irish public health service, as are all individuals in this House. We have a public health service that needs more support and further investment, in...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: No, I did not.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: That is not what the Bill does.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to address the House on the Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016, which was published last week. Over 2 million people in Ireland have private health insurance. Health insurance in Ireland is community rated. This means when someone purchases health insurance, their age,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 175 together. In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health related services. Funding in 2016 amounts to €3.286m of which €585,000 has been allocated to date. An application for funding has been received from Virginia Men's Shed, Co Cavan, which is among a large number...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. Officials in my Department are progressing work in relation to this matter. No meetings have yet taken place with Deputy Kelleher on the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (16 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Under Clause 9 of the 2012 Framework Agreement on the Supply and Pricing of Medicines there is a rebate of 4% of the value of all medicines dispensed in the GMS and community drugs schemes. No rebate was payable in respect of those medicines covered by Clause 6 'Patent Expired Medicines' of that Agreement. A full copy of the Agreement is available at: . As the HSE was responsible for the...

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