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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Dec 2019)

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 Services (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Children's Health Ireland to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Dec 2019)

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: Medicinal Products (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has operational responsibility for best-value biological medicines, thus the matter has been referred to the HSE for its attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Dec 2019)

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: Public Health Policy (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The primary policy objectives of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act include to delay the initiation of alcohol consumption by children and young people and to reduce the harms caused by the misuse of alcohol. Three sections of the Act came into operation on November 12th2019: - a prohibition on alcohol advertising in or on public service vehicles, at public transport stops or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Advertising Regulation (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The Bill referred to is a Private Members Bill initiated by Deputy Kate O'Connell. When the Bill was passing Second Stage, I confirmed my Department would work with Deputy O'Connell on the areas that require further examination. The intention of the Bill is about safeguarding our citizens and making sure they have accurate information regarding medical and scientific advice on how...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Children's Health Ireland to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Legal Cases (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have referred the PQ to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for the operation of the Cross-Border Directive and collates all data relating to its operation.  Therefore, neither I, nor my Department, are able to provide the Deputy with the information requested.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the HSE that there is no national recruitment embargo or moratorium in place.  There is however, a priority requirement for all HSE services to maintain, or get to, an affordable staffing level that is sustainable in 2019 and 2020, while also prioritising the delivery of safe services.   In light of this, the HSE have introduced control measures relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (17 Dec 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme, when first introduced, offered a mammogram free of charge every two years to women aged 50 to 64 years. In 2015 an extension of the programme to include women aged 65 to 69 commenced on a phased basis, and is expected to be completed in 2021.  Currently all women between the ages of 50 and 68 are invited to have a mammogram...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides for two categories of eligibility for persons ordinarily resident in the country, i.e. full eligibility (medical cardholders) and limited eligibility (all others).  Full eligibility is determined mainly by reference to income limits.  Determination of an individual's eligibility status is the responsibility of the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (17 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: With regard to the information requested by the Deputy, the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) advise that at the end of November 2019 there were 30 patients with an area of residence in County Wexford waiting for cataract surgery. Of these, 14 patients are waiting less than 3 months. There are no patients waiting more than 15 months for cataract surgery. ...