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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The doors will not close. The manner in which this issue is being handled is very unedifying because letters went to patients and the families of vulnerable patients before any letter was issued to the HSE. Like Deputy Brady, I know St. Joseph's very well. It is a superb facility with incredible staff. I know many of its residents and their families personally. There are two parts to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Brassil for raising the matter and for his expertise, knowledge and interest in this area. I know Professor McElvaney personally and I would be very happy to meet him on the matter. I will also ensure representation from my Department at the briefing in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. We will work constructively to address any issues that need to be overcome.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Murphy O'Mahony for the question in regard to Bandon. On GP recruitment, the two areas on which the Government is focused are increasing the number of training places each year for the number of GPs in Ireland, in respect of which we have a way to go, and ensuring we resource and support our GPs better. We have agreed with the IMO a €210 million package of investment...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The letter to the Committee of Public Accounts contains exactly the same information that the chairman of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board gave to the Joint Committee on Health in July. That is the reality, as the Deputy, his party and every other Member knows well. There are several issues, including those relating to claims that can be made by a contractor in respect of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I genuinely acknowledge Deputy Gino Kenny’s constructive involvement with this issue for some time. The Deputy will agree that nobody should ever have to go to the black market nor should we be promoting that in this House.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As recently as yesterday, I signed a ministerial licence to grant cannabis to somebody. One needs a doctor to recommend it. The ministerial licence scheme is in place today. In my tenure as Minister for Health, I have signed well more than 20 licences for that. As to when the products will become available for the new compassionate access programme, six products have applied to the Health...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: By the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (7 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: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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: Vaccination Programme (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that suspected adverse reaction reporting rates are highly variable and are influenced by a number of factors, including the seriousness of the reaction/event, their ease of recognition and the extent of use of a particular medicine. Reporting rates may also be stimulated by promotion and publicity about a medicine. The number...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE National Immunisation Office is responsible for managing vaccine procurement and distribution, developing training and communication materials for the public and health professionals. All vaccines administered through the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule and School Immunisation Programme are provided free of charge. As the question raised by the Deputy is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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 (7 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 (7 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 Staff Recruitment (7 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: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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 (7 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 (7 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 (7 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 (7 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...