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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (1 Oct 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Newborn Screening Cards (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 379 and 418 together. Currently all newborn babies (between 3 and 5 days old) are offered newborn bloodspot screening (generally known as the ‘heel prick’) through their parents/guardians for eight very rare conditions that are treatable if detected early in life. A National Screening Committee is being established and will hold its...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of all health care interventions.  It is also one of the most effective ways a parent can protect the health of their child.  The childhood immunisation programme in Ireland has had a huge impact in improving the health of the Irish people.  Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the world...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (1 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 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 Discharges (1 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Conditions (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE make every effort to access relevant evidence based research into Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) / myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) (ME) as it becomes available. The HSE prioritises the development of guidelines based on clinical need and within available resources. The challenge in relation to ME is that it does not sit within one specialty, but crosses a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Conditions (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 391 and 392 together. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) / myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy) (ME) is a complex debilitating disorder which is characterised by severe fatigue accompanied by a range of other symptoms. There is currently no known, specific, medical diagnostic test to determine or confirm a correct diagnosis of ME and no...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Children's Health Ireland to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (1 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (1 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 number of developments at Tallaght University Hospital such as the renal dialysis unit and the intensive care unit. The HSE is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects and has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Protected Disclosures Data (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: Section 16(1) of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 provides that a person who receives a protected disclosure in the course of their duties shall not disclose information that might identify the person making the protected disclosure. As Minister it is my duty to treat a disclosure as confidential and to protect the identity of the discloser where possible. Under Section 22 of the Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (1 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: Hospital Appointments Status (1 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: Primary Care Centres (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: I understand the HSE has recently responded to your previous question regarding parking costs at Primary Care Centres and has advised that there is no generalised national car parking cost. Parking costs at privately operated medical centres is a matter for the owners of such facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (1 Oct 2019)

Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.