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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 to 455, inclusive, together. I have referred this matter to the HSE for direct reply to you.

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

Simon Harris: The Working Group on Access to Contraception used a basic cost estimation model utilising the data that were available. The estimated cost of €80m to €100m reflects the cost of providing the current GMS contraceptive service on a universal basis to all women aged 16-44, assuming two GP consultations per annum and assuming an uptake rate of between 50% and 60%. The pharmacy...

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: 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: Dental Services 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: Medicinal Products Availability (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy would be aware, the BCG vaccine is given to protect babies against tuberculosis (TB). It is important to note that the number of cases of TB in Ireland is low. Most European countries do not give the BCG vaccine routinely to all babies. Due to a lack of vaccine from the sole EU supplier, the BCG vaccine has not been available in Ireland since April 2015. The HSE 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...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Naughten for inviting me to visit Portiuncula Hospital recently. It is really excellent and I enjoyed my visit to it. Yes, I will follow up on the matter with the HSE. At the core of the winter plan is the idea of having patients discharged from hospital back into the community. I will raise the Deputy's concerns directly with the CEO of the HSE.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. As he has rightly said, it is a matter for the HSE, but I will certainly take his serious concerns to it and ask it to report back to me and the Deputy directly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Butler for raising this important matter on World Diabetes Day. She is correct; as she has generously said, the FreeStyle Libre device has made a significant difference to the many people who have tried it. I know, however, that there is a cohort of adults who would like access to it. This is a decision for the HSE to make using its various assessment processes....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for his intervention on this important point. As he knows, the number of discretionary medical cards issued is increasing month on month. The holders are persons whose incomes exceed the financial threshold who but qualify on medical grounds. I agree with the Deputy that we need to alter the rules for persons with a terminal illness. We provided for this in the budget,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I will liaise with the HSE on the filling of the specific post and revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for his question. I will have to check the details of Jonathan's specific case, although I know that the Deputy has written to me about it. I can say to Jonathan and his family that we are increasing the number of respite care places. We have opened a number of new respite care homes across the country this year and will have similar levels of funding for new respite...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: All persons ordinarily resident in the State are eligible to avail of public healthcare on the basis of either their full (medical card), or limited eligibility, status.  However, there are no arrangements for reimbursement of procedures received in a private institution in the State. For procedures carried out in an institution, private or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 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: Alcohol Pricing (14 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As this query relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (14 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for the operation of the Cross Border Directive and the management of the HSE Cross Border Directive (CBD) office is an operational matter for the HSE and I have referred the Deputies question to the HSE for direct reply as to the current position regarding waiting times for reimbursement.