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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Health Issues: Minister for Health (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: There will certainly not be any barriers. I and my officials will be willing to engage with the joint committee. I will make an offer I meant to make earlier. Compared with other Departments, the health Vote and health system are complex. If there is a benefit in having an official briefing provided to members on the structure of the Vote, I would be happy to make such a facility available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186, 200, 205 and 207 together. The Irish National Dementia Strategy was launched in December 2014, with the objective of increasing awareness, ensuring early diagnosis and intervention and developing enhanced community based services. In parallel with the Strategy the Department of Health and the HSE have agreed a joint initiative with the Atlantic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The estimated cost of reducing the medical card prescription charge by 25%, 50% and 75% is set out in the following table. The estimated cost of eliminating the charge is approximately €120 million per year. % Reduction Cost (€m) 25% 29 50% 58 75% 86 These estimates assume a monthly cap of ten items per card holder and a linear relationship between the per-item charge and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The estimated cost of reducing the medical card prescription charge to €2, €1.50 and €1 is set out in the following table. Charge (€) Cost (€m) 2.00 23 1.50 46 1.00 69 These estimates assume a monthly cap of ten items per card holder and a linear relationship between the per-item charge and the cost of the reduction.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Sep 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: Ambulance Service Data (29 Sep 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (29 Sep 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 Waiting Lists (29 Sep 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (29 Sep 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Sep 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: Primary Care Centres (29 Sep 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Sep 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: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Sep 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 Appointments Status (29 Sep 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 Appointments Status (29 Sep 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 Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204, 227 and 229 together. The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine these matters and to reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. The HSE operates the General Medical 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: The facility in question is maintained as part of the HSE's ongoing structural maintenance programme for all facilities in the Kildare West Wicklow area.  In 2009, various works including improvements to security, lighting, decor and replacement of furniture were completed. Currently, there are no specific proposals for this facility.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (29 Sep 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: HSE Board Membership (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. The Health Service Executive (Governance) Act 2013 came into effect on 25 July, 2013. Section 16A(2) of the Health Act 2004 (as amended) specifies that the number of persons appointed by the Minister for Health to the Directorate as "appointed Directors" at any time shall not be fewer than 2 and not be greater than 8. Mr Tony...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (29 Sep 2016)

Simon Harris: I met with the nursing unions on Tuesday concerning recognition of the 36 week clinical placement undertaken by all nursing and midwifery graduates for the purposes of incremental credit. Following on from the meeting I have written to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform concerning restoration of the credit to those who graduated between 2011 and 2015. Incremental Credit for...