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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Co-operation (7 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 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: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards (7 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Data (7 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (7 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The HSE has been requested to reply directly to the Deputy on this matter as it is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office who will follow up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (7 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services 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 specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (7 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Long-stay charges for in-patient services only apply to the further provision of in-patient services to persons who have already received at least 30 days of in-patient services during the immediately preceding 12-month period. Accordingly, many respite episodes would not attract any charge. Charges for the maintenance element of long-stay in-patient services – which may include...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 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 Waiting Lists (7 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: UK Referendum on EU Membership (7 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The result of the referendum means that the UK electorate have declared their wish to leave the EU. It is important to be clear that the UK has not yet left the EU. Until it formally withdraws from the Union, the UK remains a full member, with all of its existing rights and obligations. The terms of a British exit from the EU are unknown at this stage. Negotiations between all EU...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 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: Consultancy Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where it is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: It is the policy of the Department to keep costs in relation to the use of photographers to a minimum. Photographers are usually booked through the Press and Communications Office. No photography costs are met from my Ministerial Allowance. From time to time individual units may incur other photography costs. The detailed information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Relations Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The Press and Communications Office of the Department liaises with the media on behalf of the Department and does not use the services of public relations firms. It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external groups where it is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy on the matter. I will advise the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 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...