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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 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: National Children's Hospital (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 635 to 640, inclusive, together. The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital. I have referred your question to the NPHDB for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 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: Public Procurement Contracts Data (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: In 2017, there were two contracts to the value of €288,737 included the Department’s annual return in respect of Circular 40/2002 that were not in compliance with procurement guidelines. One contract for €229,375 related to office maintenance where tendering for a new contract was deferred until 2018 pending relocation to new premises. Another contract for €59,362...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The Minister for Health has no role in relation to reimbursement decisions. HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (5 Nov 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tax Rebates (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The laboratory audit that the Deputy refers to was carried out by the HSE. Queries in relation to the information provided in the report of that audit are a matter for the HSE. Accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (5 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: Health Services (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: It is recommended that women who experience menopausal symptoms which they find difficult to deal with see their GP. GPs can offer treatments and suggest lifestyle changes if a woman has severe menopausal symptoms that have a significant impact on her everyday activities. Women who have a medical card are entitled to a range of services including general practitioner services, prescribed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (5 Nov 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 656, 657 and 659 together. As the House will be aware, a termination took place at the National Maternity Hospital in March of this year on the grounds that a condition incompatible with life was present. The couple involved have requested a review of their case. My overriding concern as Minister for Health is for the couple involved and ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Legislation (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: My Department consulted with a number of stakeholders in developing the Health ( Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy ) Act 2018 including a range of medical professionals. As the Deputy is aware, clinical guidance documents on termination of pregnancy have been developed and published by medical colleges to assist in the provision of services under the Health (Regulation of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (5 Nov 2019)

Simon Harris: The Maternity Patient Safety Statement for March 2019 for the National Maternity Hospital may be viewed on the website of the Health Service Executive, at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (5 Nov 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.