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Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Data (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 318 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: Home Help Service Data (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 to 322, inclusive, together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has agreed, at my request, to support the marginal costs of funding additional beds for three months to the end of March 2020. This initiative will support the commitment by the HSE and my Department to alleviate winter pressures in our  hospital system. Hospitals have been invited to make submissions to the NTPF to utilise this funding. To...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Data (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The following table shows the number of GMS contracts for the years 2015-2018 and to date in 2019: Year Number of GMS Contracts December 2019 2,509 2018 2,491 2017 2,490 2016 2,473 2015 2,432

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Dec 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (18 Dec 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: Departmental Advertising Data (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of the whole-of-government response to Brexit, the Department of Health established dedicated structures to manage the approach to preparing for the UK’s exit from the EU. A high-level group chaired by the Secretary General and comprising the heads of the HSE, HPRA, FSAI and senior officials was established to oversee the health sector’s overall approach to contingency...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Personal Injury Claims (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The State Claims Agency (SCA) has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims on behalf of Delegated State Authorities (DSA’s), including the Department of Health.  Personal injury claims are delegated to the SCA by state agencies overall and not by individual buildings/properties therefore this question has been considered to include all personal injury claims for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for the operation of the Cross-Border Directive.  As this question relates to a service matter I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (18 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.  Less than 3% of the cameras procured for the new children’s hospital have the potential for high definition facial recognition capabilities. These cameras have many capabilities and can also be used in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Dec 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: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: The CNU Programme, launched in 2016, aims to replace, upgrade or refurbish up to 90 public centres across the country to bring them in line with the regulatory requirements, having regard to the scheduled funding available.    The HSE expects that by the end of 2019, thirty-one centres will have completed construction, while others will be at various stages of the design and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Dec 2019)

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: Hospital Services (18 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: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

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

Simon Harris: I recognise the significant role community pharmacists play in the delivery of patient care and the potential for this role to be developed further in the context of health service reform and modernisation. Community pharmacy is recognised as the most accessible element of our health service with an unequalled reach in terms of patient contact and access. Regulations governing the current...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Dec 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 (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: 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.