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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the provision of information on audited accounts is the responsibility of the HSE, under Section 38 and Section 39 of the Health Act 2004, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within fifteen working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow-up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 582 and 585 together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the recoupment of money from Section 38 and Section 39 organisations is a matter for the HSE, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within fifteen working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow-up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Employees of section 38 funded agencies are public servants and are bound by the provisions of the FEMPI legislation. Employees of section 39 funded agencies are not public servants and are not, therefore, subject to the FEMPI legislation. No exemptions have been sought from the FEMPI legislation for employees in section 38 funded agencies.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588, 589 and 590 together. As the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Functions (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: There are four Ministers of State in my Department: Finian McGrath, T.D. is Minister of State with special responsibility for Disabilities. This will include specialist health and personal social services for adults and children with disabilities, the Reform Programme for health-funded disability services, the proposed new statutory Transport Support Scheme and the funding and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). 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: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Since the beginning of July, the HSE has reported trolley numbers above those noted for the equivalent period last year. I have been advised by the HSE that recent increases can be partially attributed to summer leave, the medical rotation changeover, which occurs in early July each year, seasonal increases in elective procedures and an increased number of delayed discharges. Many hospitals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jul 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 and 600 together. In relation to the 44 employees of the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) who were members of a funded DB scheme, I am aware that the HSE is currently examining a submission which has been provided by the CRC. The Department is awaiting receipt of the HSE's evaluation of the CRC submission and their recommendation on how to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Since the beginning of July, the HSE has reported trolley numbers above those noted for the equivalent period last year. I have been advised by the HSE that recent increases can be partially attributed to summer leave, the medical rotation changeover, which occurs in early July each year, seasonal increases in elective procedures and an increased number of delayed discharges. Many hospitals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: In accordance with the Health Act 1970, as amended, the assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. The determination of eligibility for a medical card is the responsibility of the HSE and the HSE reserves the right to review eligibility at any point in time to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up on the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.