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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Status (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: There is no formal timeline for completion of the new children's hospital at a site on or adjacent to the Connolly Hospital campus, as no such project is planned. However, an estimate of the timeline can be arrived at by considering the work required in order to obtain planning approval at the suggested location. That would include, at a minimum, revision and updating of the Project Brief...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Council Meetings (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: I have not been in contact with the European Commission on this matter. However, I have been informed that endocrine disrupting chemicals were discussed at the Environment Council on 4 March 2016 in Brussels. At that Council, Commissioner Andriukaitis informed Member States that the Commission would bring forward proposals specifying scientific criteria for the determination of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The previous Government's decision to locate the new children's hospital at the St James's campus was based on the overriding priority of best clinical outcomes for our children and, in particular, the sickest of these. That decision is unequivocally supported by this Government and by me as Minister. The planned new facilities will provide us with the means to deliver on improved health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in February 2015, the former Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar received Government approval to draft the General Scheme of a Bill for assisted human reproduction. Drafting of the General Scheme is in progress involving officials from my Department. It is envisaged that the General Scheme will provide specific legislative protections to embryos in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Regulation (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority in Ireland for human medicines. The HPRA and the Revenue’s Customs Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a Data Sharing Agreement which provides for a joint approach to the detection of the unauthorised supply of medicines by online outlets. In cooperation with An Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (31 May 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: Mental Health Services Provision (31 May 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (31 May 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: Medicinal Products Regulation (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: Under the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations, it is prohibited for a person to supply prescription medicines except in accordance with a prescription, and the supply must be made from a registered pharmacy by or under the personal supervision of a registered pharmacist. A person who contravenes these Regulations is guilty of an offence. Medicines which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (31 May 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: Health Services Provision (31 May 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: Tobacco Control Measures (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015 (“the 2015 Act”) was enacted in March last year. As well as providing for the standardised packaging of tobacco products, the 2015 Act also gives effect in part to Directive 2014/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3rd April 2014 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications (31 May 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: There is significant variation between countries regarding the extent of public funding for Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) treatments. Moreover, there is great diversity in AHR funding and reimbursement policies and practice within Europe, for example, funding of a limited number of IVF cycles, to unrestricted reimbursement with co-payments and third-party reimbursement by private...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: This query relates to the High Tech Drugs Scheme, which is administered by the HSE, therefore, 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: Assisted Human Reproduction Data (31 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The tax relief for medical expenses scheme is operated by Revenue. Under the scheme a person can claim tax relief on medical expenses he or she pays for himself or herself and on behalf of any other person. A person can claim tax relief at the standard rate on qualifying health expenses including costs of doctors and consultants fees, items or treatments prescribed by a doctor or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 May 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: Health Services Provision (31 May 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: Medical Card Applications (31 May 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: Medical Card Applications (31 May 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...