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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 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. In light of this, the HSE advise that they have introduced control measures relating to staffing and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (8 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: Diabetes Strategy (8 Oct 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: Palliative Care Services (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 to 218, inclusive, together. The HSE's 2019 National Service Plan committed to progress the opening, in Q4 2019 and within existing resources, of three new hospices, including one in Waterford, with a view to the services being fully operational in 2020. I would like to commend Waterford Hospice Movement for its efforts in raising the capital for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: It is my absolute intention that people can access termination of pregnancy services safely. My Department and An Garda Síochána have been closely monitoring the situation since termination of pregnancy services commenced in January this year. As part of our examination of the issue, I recently met with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. As the Deputy will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: At present, there are 214 specialist palliative care or hospice beds in 10 locations nationwide, as set out in the following table. The number of hospice beds has increased by 44% over the past five years. CHO Service Number of beds 1 North West Hospice, Sligo 8 2 Galway Hospice, Galway 18 3 Milford Care Centre, Limerick 30 4 Marymount Hospice, Cork 44 4 Kerry Hospice,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (8 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (8 Oct 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: Primary Care Centres Data (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive recently published its Capital Plan for 2019-2021 outlining 250 projects to be progressed over the three-year period. The Capital Plan includes a two hub solution for Primary Care services in North Sligo, to be developed at two locations in Drumcliffe and Grange. Both centres will be HSE own build and are included in the HSE Capital Plan. The Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Preparations (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: A no-deal Brexit will present very significant challenges for the supply of goods generally, including medical devices, into Ireland after 31 October. However, significant work has been undertaken by the Department of Health, the HSE, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), together with medical device suppliers, to anticipate - in so far as is possible - potential...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The implementation of the 2014 National Dementia Strategy is being led by the National Dementia Office in the HSE, which has made substantial progress in developing evidence-based care pathways for people with dementia. Actions are being implemented progressively as resources allow and Dormant Accounts funding is allowing a number of key projects to proceed. The HSE is working with key...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Oct 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: CervicalCheck has established a network of quality assured colposcopy clinics for women requiring further investigation following a smear test. A woman can be referred to one of 15 colposcopy clinics located nationwide. Colposcopy units have experienced significant pressure in recent months, in light of increased demand from both screening and direct referral. Additional funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) has advised my Department that prior to a recent upgrade to the In-Patient Management System (iPMS), the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) was unable to provide Gynaecology waiting list data to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) in the required format for validation and publication. Both IEHG and the NTPF have further advised my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Oct 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 Waiting Lists Data (8 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 NTPF figures show that there are 21 patients on the Beaumont Hospital Inpatient/Daycase (IPDC) waiting list for a Maxillo-Facial procedure. The NTPF...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As I have outlined previously, no decision has been made yet on the draft Action Plan for Portlaoise Hospital. I committed to ensuring that local clinicians and the community would be consulted with before a decision is made. The appointment of an independent external facilitator for the consultation process is being progressed. The outcome of the consultation process will be a submission...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 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: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Oct 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...