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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; 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 (24 Sep 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 (24 Sep 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: Medical Products (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 to 339, inclusive, and 343 together. As Minister for Health, I requested Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to draft a report on the use of Uro-Gynaecological Mesh in the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women. The report covers the clinical and technical issues involved in ensuring both:...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (24 Sep 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 Services (24 Sep 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 the new emergency department, which is at planning stage and a cystic fibrosis unit, which is at design stage at Beaumont Hospital. It is important to recognise that all capital development proposals must progress...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (24 Sep 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 Appointments Status (24 Sep 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 (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 to 353, inclusive, together. As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, and operation of Primary Care Centres and facilities and the delivery of services, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (24 Sep 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: Hospital Services (24 Sep 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: Antimicrobial Resistance (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: The prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been a significant patient safety and public health priority for my Department for numerous years. A wide range of initiatives has been put in place in the Irish health system including: -improved surveillance of infections and prescribing, - infection prevention and control...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 places a strong emphasis on providing supports to patients throughout their cancer journey. In line with Recommendation 41 of the Strategy, I recently launched the National Cancer Survivorship Needs Assessment - 'Living with and Beyond Cancer in Ireland'. This outlines key challenges involved, and actions to be taken, to better address the needs of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (24 Sep 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: Hospital Consultant Contracts (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy on the first part of the question. The Public Service Pay Commission identified difficulties in recruiting consultants and stated that there are a number of factors involved including the differential in pay between established consultants and those appointed post -October 2012. It proposed that the parties to the Public Service...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (24 Sep 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 (24 Sep 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: Maternity Benefit (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (24 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.