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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Dementia Office (NDO) was established early in 2015 to lead the implementation of the National Dementia Strategy across the HSE. Numerous projects are under way across the Strategy's six priority action areas to improve the organisation and delivery of dementia care spanning the entire dementia journey, from prevention right through to end of life care for people with dementia....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Records (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The Fluorine Consultative Council was established by the then Minister for Health in 1956 to advise as to the best methods to provide for an increased intake of fluorine with a view to reducing dental caries. My Department has no record of any minutes of meetings of the Council. In addition, records in my Department show that a search of the National Archives was undertaken by a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Data (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The Central Statistics Office carries out a Household Budget Survey every five years. The figures from the latest survey for the period 2015-2016 show that the average household spent €18.48 per week on medical expenses which was 2.2% of the total weekly spend, or €960.96 annually. This figure covers a wide variety of services including GP and dentist visits, hospital visits,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (19 Nov 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (19 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (19 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: Pharmacy Services (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 353 and 382 together. As the Minster for Health 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. The regulations governing the current pharmacy fee structure were made under section 9 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects, my Department has asked the Executive to reply directly to you with regard to the provision of an MRI scanner at Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (19 Nov 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: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds Data (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Information and Quality Authority has advised the Department that it does not hold data on the number of dementia-specific beds in public or private nursing homes. The Department of Health also does not hold such data. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible on the number of dementia-specific beds in public nursing homes.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 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: Paediatric Services (19 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: Pharmacy Services (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I value the role pharmacists play in the Irish health service. As you are aware, the Programme for a Partnership Government and the Sláintecare implementation strategy contain commitments to expanding the role of community pharmacy in managing patient health in the community. Work has been done in recent years on wider healthcare roles for pharmacies, including the Pharmaceutical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the HSE that while there is no national recruitment embargo or moratorium, there is 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 staffing and recruitment to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 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 Appointments Status (19 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: Public Sector Staff Retirements (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to review the situation and to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (19 Nov 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.