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

Simon Harris: 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 pension issues with the CRC. On receipt of this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals 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 they will follow the matter up with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Persons covered by the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme should not be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of illness or the treatment of a condition. The HSE have addressed this issue and clearly stated its position to GPs, pointing out that where the service forms...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (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: Grant Payments (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: 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: Hospital Charges (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: Departmental Staff Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is detailed as follows: New Entrants in the Department of Health Year Number of Staff 2011 0 2012 0 2013 0 2014 8 2015 13 2016 32

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

Simon Harris: The cuts in Public Sector pay that were introduced under FEMPI legislation are being restored on a phased basis to all grades who are officers of my Department in accordance with instructions from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). This restoration is centrally negotiated and decided by DPER. There is no distinction in pay rates between Officers of this Department who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 186 together. When the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 was enacted in April last year, it was indicated that Parts 2 and 3 of the Act, which deal with donor-assisted human reproduction, would not be commenced for at least a year following enactment. This period of time will provide an appropriate transition period and ensure that people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If he 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pensions Data (14 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I would like to first clarify that employment in a public service body does not determine the type of pension scheme that is available to an individual employee. There are a variety of pension schemes that operate in the public service depending on when and how an individual enters the public service. In general, the majority of public servants are members of various public service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (14 Jul 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 decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (14 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: HSE Staff Remuneration (14 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The establishment of Hospital Groups represents a very significant reform of our hospital services. As I have stated previously, I intend to continue to implement Hospital Groups on an administrative basis. In 2014 my Department, in partnership with the Health Service Executive and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, undertook a review of senior management pay in agencies funded...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (14 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 (14 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: Hospital Appointments Status (14 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 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...