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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, I announced the roll-out of a model of care for infertility in December last year. This model of care will ensure that infertility issues will be addressed through the public health system at the lowest level of clinical intervention necessary. It will comprise three stages, starting in primary care (i.e., GPs) and extending into secondary care (i.e.,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (3 Jun 2020)
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. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, published on 1 May 2020, sets out an indicative path to the easing of COVID 19 restrictions and other actions in order to facilitate the reopening Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. The Roadmap specifies that decisions in relation to which actions will be taken and which public health measures...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means. The Act provides that persons who are unable, without due hardship, to arrange GP services for themselves and family can qualify for full eligibility (a medical card). The HSE awards medical cards in accordance with the Health Act, and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: In 2018, I requested the HSE to conduct a review of all hospital car parking charges, including Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth, with a view to establishing clear national guidelines in the area. The Review process included consultation with key stakeholders, including patient advocates. My Department and the HSE are currently engaging on a draft...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The four-year Framework Agreement on the Supply and Pricing of Medicines commenced on 1 August 2016 and, under the terms of the agreement, shall continue in force until 31 July 2020, unless continued by mutual agreement of the parties. The Agreement also provides that negotiations on any successor or replacement agreement should begin at least six months before the expiry of the term. My...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)
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 Staff (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: In June 2019, I signed legislation to underpin the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). This is a 5-year pilot programme, restricted to prescribing of cannabis-based products by medical consultants, for patients with certain medical conditions who have exhausted all other available medical treatment options. For more information relating to the MCAP and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: I am advised by Saolta Hospital Group that appropriate control measures are currently in place in Mayo University Hospital in relation to Covid-19. As the Deputy is aware, I am also requesting a report from the CEO of the HSE on the Covid-19 measures taken at Mayo University Hospital from the outset of the pandemic, his views on the appropriateness of these measures at the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, published on 1 May 2020, sets out an indicative path to the easing of COVID 19 restrictions and other actions in order to facilitate the reopening Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. The Roadmap specifies that decisions in relation to which actions will be taken and which public health measures...