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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (8 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. Prior to deciding whether to reimburse a medicine, the HSE considers a range of statutory criteria, including clinical need, cost-effectiveness and the resources available. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (8 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has advised that Macushield products have never been made available to all persons with medical card eligibility; however, Macushield and similar products were historically available to medical card holders in many areas under Discretionary Hardship Arrangements. In developing a national framework for the administration of Discretionary Hardship Arrangements, the HSE's Medicines...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (8 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 (8 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: Blood Donations (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: In June of this year, I accepted a recommendation from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service that (a) the lifetime deferral policy for men who have sex with men (MSM) from donating blood should be reduced to a period of one year following their last sexual encounter with a man and (b) all donors who have had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) should be deferred from donating blood for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department, working with the HSE, has been driving a range of measures to alleviate overcrowding and reduce patient experience times in Emergency Departments. Following intensive engagements under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission in January this year, HSE management and the INMO reached an agreement on a range of measures to improve emergency department working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Treatment Complaints (8 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: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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: HIQA Inspections (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: HIQA conducted a monitoring assessment under the National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections in Mercy General Hospital in June and July 2016. The Authority's report was published in September 2016 and the hospital and HSE have been addressing the issues raised. As this is a service matter it is being referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products and devices under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The manufacturer must make a completed application to the HSE for reimbursement of the device under the community drugs schemes. A health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Midwifery Services (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: I can assure the Deputy of the Government's commitment to the progressive development of our maternity services. Indeed, 2016 has been a landmark year for maternity services with the publication of the country's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026. The publication of the Strategy demonstrates a new and enhanced focus on maternity care at both...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's recommendations are informed by public health advice and international best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 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: Hospital Staff Data (8 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategy Statements (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department is currently in the process of finalising its new three year Statement of Strategy. The Statement of Strategy will reflect the importance placed on empowering people with disabilities to live independent lives, providing them with greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhancing their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (8 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. These decisions are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the HSE. In reaching its decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant in its view for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the scheme are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are not acceptable, and my Department has been working closely with the HSE to address services pressures, particularly in Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, which is the largest provider of scoliosis surgery for children and young people. Additional funding of €1.042m was allocated under the 2015 Service Plan to increase capacity at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2016)

Simon Harris: The Dublin Midlands Hospital Group has recently produced a draft plan which sets out a proposed service design for a new model of clinical service delivery at Portlaoise Hospital. The draft plan has been discussed with the Department and is currently the subject of further work and consideration within the HSE with a view to finalising it for submission to the Department. I will then be...