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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 389 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, if a company would...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (22 Oct 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. With regard to the specific query relating to a single individual, I have asked the HSE to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of public healthcare property estate and has advised that it is currently reviewing the future potential for the delivery of primary and community care services on the site at Armagh Road Crumlin . In the meantime, it has been necessary for the property to be boarded up in line with vacant property protocol and for insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Implementation of the agreement reached in relation to nurses and midwives has commenced.  Rather than a ‘pay deal’, the agreement is made up of a number of elements intended to improve the recruitment and retention of nurses and midwives.  It provides for the introduction of the Enhanced Practice nurse/midwife roles, as well as a range of other measures.  It...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: It is envisaged that a supplementary estimate of €335 million net will be approved by Government. This represents 2.1% of the original net allocation, in comparison to a Supplementary Estimate in 2018 equal to 4.4% of the original net allocation. This significant improvement highlights the enhanced focus on financial performance across the Health system. Excess expenditure in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC).  The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation.  It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department.  NIAC continues to revise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for Government. In this regard, the Government is committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. The latest published National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) figures show that there 12,527 children in CHO Area 8 waiting for an outpatient appointment in a public hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 1970 (as amended) all persons ordinarily resident in the State are eligible for public health services provided by or on behalf of the HSE on a full or limited eligibility basis. When a patient opts to avail of health services from a private provider, the relationship between the patient and the provider is a private contractual matter. The current public health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (22 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Data (22 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (22 Oct 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: Occupational Therapy Data (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 to 303, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (22 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare services and infrastructure projects. The HSE has advised that an application for the extension of the planning permission in respect of Drimnagh Primary Care Centre has been lodged with Dublin City Council and the outcome is awaited. It is important to recognise that all capital development proposals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (22 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Oct 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: Health Services Staff (22 Oct 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: Speech and Language Therapy Data (22 Oct 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.