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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The safety of patients, visitors and staff at the new children’s hospital is of paramount importance to everyone working on the new children’s hospital project. Stanley Security Systems, who have been working in this area for more than 25 years, were successful in the competitive procurement process for the installation of the security systems at the new children’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The safety of patients, visitors and staff at the new children’s hospital is of paramount importance to everyone working on the new children’s hospital project. Stanley Security Systems, who have been working in this area for more than 25 years, were successful in the competitive procurement process for the installation of the security systems at the new children’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Discharges (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: Delayed transfers of care (previously referred to as delayed discharges) occur when patients have been deemed clinically fit for discharge from an acute bed but their discharge is delayed because they are waiting for some form of ongoing support or care following their discharge. There are many reasons for this, such as a patient undertaking the application process for NHSS, awaiting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: I have made it clear I want to see progress made in this area and I am working with my Department and the HSE in this regard. As such, I requested the HSE to conduct a review of hospital car parking charges with a view to establishing clear national guidelines in the area. My Department and the HSE are currently engaging on a draft implementation plan to accompany the review report.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE is undertaking a 'proof of concept' project' in advance of the roll-out of the full Model of Care for the Treatment of Lymphoedema and Lipoedema. As such, I have referred your question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: It is my absolute intention that people can access termination of pregnancy services safely. I wish to assure women and healthcare staff that there is existing legislation in place to protect them and to protect patients. My Department and An Garda Síochána have been closely monitoring the situation since termination of pregnancy services commenced in January this year. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: I am committed to expanding access to contraception and moving toward the provision of a free contraception service. At this time, no decision has been taken on the parameters of any scheme. A number of regulatory, legal and policy issues must still be addressed, while further consultation with potential providers would also be required. It remains my intention to work toward the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (11 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: Ambulance Service (11 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: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (11 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: Ministerial Meetings (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: My office is in contact with the organisations referred to by the Deputy in order to arrange a meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 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 Beds Data (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Capacity Review published last year was clear on the need for a major investment in additional capacity in both hospital and community – combined with a wide scale reform of the manner and the location of where health services are provided. As part of the 2017/2018 Winter Initiative, funding was allocated for the provision of a 40-bed modular unit in STGH in Clonmel....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: Tobacco consumption is the largest avoidable health threat in Ireland and one in two smokers will die from a tobacco related disease. The policy document "Tobacco Free Ireland" sets out over 60 recommendations, with the overall aims of de-normalising smoking in our society, protecting children from the harms of tobacco, enforcing, regulating and legislating for tobacco activities and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: Please see attached table of information in reply to your query. Initiative/strategy Supplier Consultancy Advertising (production) Promotion (Incl radio magazine) Cinema TV Outdoor Online Total Pitch to Sláintecare Facebook Ads ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The majority of videos highlighting schemes and programmes of the Department for use online are produced in-house by the Press and Communications Office. As a result, there are no commissioning, developing or production costs associated. External production and promotion of any Healthy Ireland videos have been included in the overall online costs for the Healthy Ireland awareness campaign...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: I established the Women's Health Taskforce in the Department of Health to improve health outcomes and experiences of healthcare for women. The Taskforce has been established for a two year period and is meeting regularly, there have been three full meetings to date in September, October and December. The Taskforce is at an early stage of its work and is considering the full range of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the committee members for inviting me to attend today. I am pleased to be joined by the Secretary General of the Department of Health, the chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive and senior HSE officials, and to have an opportunity to update the committee regarding current issues. Regarding Sláintecare, officials at my Department have been engaging with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy said, both of us know Purple House Cancer Support very well. I also know all the other cancer support groups across our county well and I also know that in my time as Minister, the level of annual funding for Purple House Cancer Support has significantly increased by €100,000. It now receives annual funding of €175,000 and no other cancer support group in County...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: These are great questions for an Opposition Deputy to ask a Government Deputy in the local constituency. I am sure doing so produces great clips for social media showing the Minister in the position of not being able to confirm certain things. My colleagues from the most senior levels of the HSE who are here today have procedures and processes that they need to follow. My advice to Purple...