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Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: He has never been.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I am listening.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Are we not paying staff?

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The Deputy said we are not paying staff.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Thanks for coming to the Dáil today.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Thanks for coming to the Dáil today. A rare appearance.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes that: — the population aged 65 and over has increased by 35 per cent since 2009, with the result that there have been increasing levels of demand for health and social care services; — there has been an increase of 29,000 attendances and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmacy Services (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I again thank Deputy Brassil for raising this important matter. I share his view that pharmacists are always honourable and constructive in their engagement with the State. I referred on previous to our Brexit preparedness, an matter in respect of which there has been significant leadership shown by Darragh O'Loughlin, CEO of the IPU, in particular but also by pharmacists in general....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmacy Services (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I always endeavour to honour my commitments. I thank Deputy Brassil for raising this important matter. I genuinely note his keen interest in this area, not just as a pharmacist but as an advocate regarding the role pharmacy has to play from a public health policy point of view in delivering Sláintecare. I have had good and sincere engagements with the Deputy during my time in office...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The WRC agreement reached in October 2018 in relation to pay restoration for section 39 organisations provided for pay restoration in relation to 50 ‘pilot organisations’ in the first instance. Pay restoration for these bodies commenced in April of this year with further payments due in 2020 and 2021 as appropriate. The WRC agreement also states: “It is recognised that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dietician Service Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Sláintecare is a high-level delivery programme, tasked with delivering a health and social care service that meets the needs of all our population.As part of the implementation of Sláintecare. there will be an introduction of resource allocation models to be implemented on a regional basis. These resource allocation models will be based on the population profile of the regions,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 182 together. 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: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The table outlines the number of mobile phones and the total cost of purchasing for the specified years. The figures broken down by grade are currently being compiled and I will arrange for them to be forwarded to the Deputy in the coming days. Year  2016 2017 2018 2019 to date Number of phones  79 50 114...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (20 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. Budget 2020 announced that the Government has further increased investment in tackling waiting lists, with funding to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The breakdown of the staff in my Department by gender and pay grade as of October 2019 is set out in the following table. Grade Female Male Headcount FTE Secretary General 1 1 1 Deputy Secretary 1 3 4 4 Assistant Secretary 4 3 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Advisers Data (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The information requested is detailed in the following table. Minister/Minister of State Special Adviser Start Date End Date of Applicable Simon Harris T.D. Joanne Lonergan 25/05/2016 N/A Sarah Bardon 20/09/2018 N/A Majella Fitzpatrick 30/05/2016 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 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: Nursing Home Services (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was established in 2007. HIQA is an independent authority established to drive high-quality and safe care for health and social care services in Ireland. HIQA’s mandate extends across a range of public, private and voluntary sector services. Reporting to the Minister for Health and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Vaccination remains the most effective means of preventing infection by seasonal influenza viruses and can reduce severe disease that can lead to hospitalisation and death. As the Health Service Executive collects and collates influenza statistics, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: Vaccination remains the most effective means of preventing infection by seasonal influenza viruses and can reduce severe disease that can lead to hospitalisation and death. Each year the HSE reviews, and updates its influenza plans, taking into account lessons learned from previous years with a view to targeting key groups in order to create the greatest impact in terms of...