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Adjournment Debate: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Calleary for raising this very important matter and for presenting the starkness of the difference between what he was informed by the HSE by way of parliamentary question and the reality facing families in the community he represents. It is important that we hear that difference. It is something I will take back to HSE officials. I advise the Deputy that each individual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (25 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: When the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 was enacted in April last year, the Minister for Justice and Equality 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 was agreed between the then Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, and the Minister for Justice and Equality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the provision and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test is an initial test in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. While raised PSA levels can indicate prostate cancer, they can also arise in cases of certain benign prostate conditions, e.g. prostatitis. On average, two out of every three men who have a raised PSA level will not, on further examination, turn out to have prostate cancer. Also, there...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (25 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 up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. 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 Hospital Visits (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: Minister McGrath officially opened St. Damien's Ward, Beaumont Hospital on Monday 16 May. I have no commitments to visit at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (25 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 on the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 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: Home Care Packages Administration (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. 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 Provision (25 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: Hospital Appointments Status (25 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The relocation of the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to the St Vincent's University Hospital campus is one of the six priority projects for which funding has been indented over the multi-annual period. These six priority projects - the new Children's Hospital, the National Plan for Radiation Oncology at Cork and Galway, the National Forensic Mental Health Services (NFMHS) Facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The National Plan for Radiation Oncology which will deliver facilities at Cork University Hospital (CUH) and University Hospital Galway (UHG) is one of the six priority projects for which funding has been indented over the multi-annual period 2016-2021. For reasons of commercial sensitivity and in advance of contracts being awarded it is not appropriate to state the funding indented for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Expenditure (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: Government’s “Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021” was published on 30 September 2015. This Capital Plan presents a €42 billion framework for infrastructure investment in Ireland over the period 2016 to 2021. The Capital Plan includes just over €3 billion for investment in health infrastructure, and the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (25 May 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 you. 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 (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (25 May 2016)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow...