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- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the terms of the Cross Border Directive (CBD), patients in Ireland can seek to be referred to another EU/EEA country for medical treatment that is available in the public health service in Ireland. The patient pays for the treatment and claims reimbursement from the HSE at the cost of that treatment in Ireland or the cost of it abroad, whichever is the lesser. The HSE through the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Acts sponsored by Ministerfor Health and enacted since November 2013* No Date of Enactment Title 1 18 December 2013 Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Act 2013 2 25 December 2013 Health Insurance...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy of the following in relation to the three pieces of legislation referred to in his question: 1. Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 was enacted to modernise family law in a way that is inclusive of and sensitive to the reality of contemporary family life in Ireland and to meet the needs of children living in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: Dóchas is an organisation based in Limerick, providing awareness and information for people with autism (ASD) and their families in the Mid-West region of Ireland. They provide advocacy and social supports for children and young people and their parents. Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: Two 'patient and public' voices have been appointed to the National Screening Advisory Committee. Following an open call for membership during the course of August and September 2019, a four member selection panel comprising two representatives from the Scottish Screening Advisory Committee, a patient advocate and Professor Niall O'Higgins, Chair of the National Screening Advisory...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (3 Dec 2019)
Simon Harris: The 2013 Government Decision which approved a minimum pricing regime envisaged its introduction in Northern Ireland and in this jurisdiction simultaneously. It is my intention to seek a revised Government Decision so that minimum unit pricing can be implemented as soon as possible in order to address the very significant health harms and financial costs of the way alcohol is currently...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Nov 2019)
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: Medical Card Applications (28 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Nov 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (28 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for Government. In this regard, the Government is committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. The latest National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) figures show that there are 945 patients on the cardiology Outpatient waiting list in University Hospital Kerry. Of these,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (28 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Data (28 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (28 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Nov 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 Waiting Lists (28 Nov 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 Waiting Lists (28 Nov 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.