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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (6 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: European Health Insurance Card (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: It is my understanding that this case concerns the application of charges for services received under the EHIC scheme. The person concerned, as is normal practice in situations where a person presents for necessary treatment while on a temporary stay without an EHIC, is advised to contact the competent institution in their Member State of Affiliation regarding the reimbursement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital Status (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The Deputy may wish to note that the Mulvey Agreement, which was agreed following extensive discussions between the National Maternity Hospital and the St Vincent’s Healthcare Group, will provide the basis for the governance arrangements for the new maternity hospital on the St Vincent's Hospital campus. The terms of the agreement provide for the establishment of a new company -...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1318 and 1319 together. The Report of the Independent Review Group established to examine private activity in public hospitals was published on the 26 August 2019. The recommendations in the report have implications for contracts under which consultants working in the health service would be employed. It is my intention to consult with key stakeholders...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, on 26th June I signed legislation which will allow for the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) on a pilot basis for five years. This new legislation means that commercial medical cannabis suppliers whose cannabis products meet the specified requirements set out in the legislation and which have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, my primary concern is to ensure the continuity of appropriate person-centred disability services is maintained and delivered in an equitable manner consistent with the care and support needs of individuals. Significant resources have been invested by the health sector in disability services over the past number of years. In 2019 alone, the Health Service Executive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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: Patient Data (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 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 Strategy Roll-out (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE published the Report of the Primary Care Eye Services Review Group in June 2017. The overall aim of the Review is to reorganise primary care eye services with an increased emphasis on maximising delivery of a comprehensive service at primary care level, thereby also releasing capacity in the acute sector to provide more complex services. As the issues raised are service matters they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to mandating the HSE to employ GPs on a salaried basis where needed, and to put in place support structures and staff. Any proposed model involving salaried GP positions would require careful consideration to ensure the required level of service could be provided for medical card and GP visit card holders. The recently-concluded...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: While developing a single-tier public hospital system is one of the most important reforms envisaged in Sláintecare, it is clear that such a step is complex, would take time and would cost money. The recommendations in the Report of the Independent Review Group raised a number of legal, financial, policy and operational implications that required further consideration. These...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Training (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: I received a copy of the Medical Council's "Your Training Counts" Report for 2017 from its Chief Executive on 28th June. While the Report highlights a number of issues that impact negatively on the training experiences of doctors and interns, including extended working hours and bullying, it also identifies a number of positive trends. The Medical Council in publishing the Report noted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for treatment for scoliosis, and I am conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families. Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) published the update on the Scoliosis 10-Point Action Plan on 12th July 2019. This marks the second update to the plan, following an interim progress report which issued in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: The Sláintecare Implementation Strategy commits to reforming the funding system to support new models of care and drive value to make better use of resources. My Department is examining the feasibility of introducing a multi-annual budgeting process including examination of international best practice in relation to the implementation of multi-annual budgeting in healthcare systems....

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital Status (6 Sep 2019)

Simon Harris: My Department continues to engage with St Vincent’s Healthcare Group and the National Maternity Hospital to develop a legal framework to protect the State’s significant investment in the new hospital. The development of the framework is a complex task; however, the Deputy can be assured that we are continuing to make progress in that regard. It is anticipated that, following...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (6 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 (6 Sep 2019)

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