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Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (15 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: General Practitioner Services Provision (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: People who do not hold a medical card or GP visit card access GP services on a private basis and can make enquiries directly to any GP practice they wish to register with. GPs are private contractors and it is a matter for each individual GP to decide whether to accept additional private patients. In some instances GP practices have a full list of patients and cannot take on new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (15 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: Physiotherapy Provision (15 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: Psychological Services Waiting Lists (15 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 (15 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: Cancer Incidence (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, occurring in individuals who have previously had synthetic breast implants or tissue expanders. BIA-ALCL is not breast cancer. It is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma – a cancer of the immune system. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (15 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: Medical Card Data (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As announced in Budget 2020, medical card gross income limits for those over 70 will be increased to €550 per week for a single person aged over 70 (currently €500 per week) and to €1050 for a couple aged over 70 (currently €900 per week). It is estimated that up to 56,000 persons aged over 70 may be eligible to benefit from the increased medical card income...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Data (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of Budget 2020 I made a number of announcements in relation to reducing the cost of medicines for individuals and families. These measures are in line with commitments given in the Programme for Partnership government and under Sláintecare. From the 1st July 2020 prescription charges will be reduced by 25% for all medical card holders. The cost to reduce the charge to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Data (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of Budget 2020 I made a number of announcements in relation to reducing the cost of medicines for individuals and families. These measures are in line with commitments given in the Programme for Partnership government and under Sláintecare. From the 1st July 2020 prescription charges will be reduced by 25% for all medical card holders. The cost to reduce the charge to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to delivering free access to GP care for children aged up to 12 years old on a phased basis. Following the earlier introduction of free GP care for children aged under 6, Budget 2020 will allow for the beginning of the phased introduction of free GP care for children aged from 6 to 12, with the introduction of free GP care for children aged 6 and 7 from autumn...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Data (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to providing packages of oral healthcare for children aged up to 16 years old on a phased basis, as set out in Smile agus Sláinte, the National Oral Health Policy. Budget 2020 allows for the introduction of free oral healthcare packages for children aged under 6. Introduction of this measure including the associated costs will be the subject of consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Data (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of Budget 2020 I made a number of announcements in relation to reducing the cost of medicines for individuals and families. These measures are in line with commitments given in the Programme for Partnership government and under Sláintecare. From the 1st September 2020 the Drugs Payment Scheme monthly threshold will be reduced by €10 from €124 to €114,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2020 (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The recent Budget included an additional 2020 provision of €10 million (€60 million in a full year) for the enhancement of community and primary care. I particularly welcome the advance commitment to €60 million in 2021 as it will enable the recruitment of up to 1,000 therapists, nurses and other professionals in the community on a phased basis during the course of next...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (15 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 Waiting Lists Data (15 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. Under the Inpatient Day Case Access Plans for 2018 and 2019, cataracts has been among the specialties targeted by the NTPF, and by end of September 2019, the number of people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (15 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The recent Budget included an additional 2020 provision of €10 million (€60 million in a full year) for the enhancement of community and primary care. I particularly welcome the advance commitment to €60 million in 2021 as it will enable the recruitment of up to 1,000 therapists, nurses and other professionals in the community on a phased basis during the course of next...