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Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I do not think she said that.

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy.

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: "Spineless".

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I know.

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I begin by thanking Deputy Howlin for raising this timely and very important issue and for the co-operation he has demonstrated with me and my officials in working on this matter in recent weeks. I am supporting this Bill on Second Stage because I am fully supportive of the objective behind the legislation, which is to protect the public and women of Ireland. I pay tribute, as Deputy Howlin...

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. The scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (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 Eligibility (17 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: As part of a support package, including a range of financial payments, that was approved by Government for former residents of Magdalen Laundries, eligibility for health services for the Magdalen women is provided by the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Act 2015. The Act sets out the primary and community health services made available, free of charge, to qualifying women....

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...