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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.

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

Simon Harris: As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on these issues. 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 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.

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

Simon Harris: Since 2013 and the publication by the Government of the eHealth Strategy for Irelandgood progress is being made in furthering the eHealth agenda. The strategy sets out a number of objectives and a road map for the delivery and implementation of eHealth, part of which is the development of an electronic health record (EHR) programme. The Office of the Chief Information Officer in the HSE has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I would like to reassure the Deputy that the work underway in developing a policy on a national trauma policy is about getting the best outcomes for a particular, small category of patients who sustain traumatic injuries. It is not about closing Emergency Departments or diminishing services. There are currently no plans to close or remove trauma services from any hospital. A trauma...

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

Simon Harris: The National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026 sets out a roadmap for the future delivery of maternity services in Ireland and recommends a risk-based approach to inform the use of three care pathways. The Strategy states that, in determining the new model of care, patient safety is the first and overriding principle. Integral to this are guidelines to assess and place women in the appropriate...

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

Simon Harris: As the National Intercultural Health Strategy 2007-2012 was a Health Service Executive document, the question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.