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- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Data (12 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: Hospital Appointments Status (12 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: Departmental Funding (12 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: Hospitals Funding (12 Nov 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: Disease Incidence (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (12 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (12 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Conditions (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) / myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) (ME) is a complex debilitating disorder which is characterised by severe fatigue accompanied by a range of other symptoms. There is currently no known, specific, medical diagnostic test to determine or confirm a correct diagnosis of ME and no specific treatment which works for all sufferers is currently...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: A programme to centralise publicly-funded cancer services (particularly surgical services) to eight high-volume, specialist centres was initiated in 2007, in line with the 2006 National Cancer Strategy. This decision was based on evidence that the development of high volume hospitals leads to better outcomes for patients. A National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) report of January 2019...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (12 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I understand that the majority of services provided at the Bessborough Centre are child and family support services which come under the aegis of my colleague the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. From a Health Service Executive perspective there is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Unit on the Bessborough campus with a thirty year lease which will require to be honoured by...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (12 Nov 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: HSE Funding (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: My Department is engaging in ongoing dialogue with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the financial performance of the Health Service Executive year to date, including consideration of the implications for the projected outturn for the year. The specific detail on the supplementary budget will not be finalised until closer to the year end. Detail on the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: In December 2009 the Department of Health published Palliative Care for Children with Life Limiting Conditions: a National Policy.Containing 31 recommendations under 19 headings, the structures set out in the Policy are designed to meet the palliative care needs of children bornwith a life-limiting condition and their families across all care settings. To respond to the increasing demand...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I am advised by St James's Hospital that the person involved has an appointment with a Breast Surgeon scheduled for next month.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (12 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.