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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jul 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: Project Ireland 2040 Implementation (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan are long-term plans which will provide the capital funding to develop infrastructure, equipment and additional service capacity for the public health sector over the next decade. The National Development Plan provides €10.9 billion, representing an increase of 165% in capital funding over the previous decade. The capital funding...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 and 589 together. South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital Outpatient Row Labels 0-3Months 3-6Months 6-9Months 9-12Months 12-15Months 15-18Months 18-21Months 21-24Months 24-36Months 36-48Months 48+Months Grand Total Dermatology 1516 569 541 455 272 191 110 13 3667 Endocrinology 128 87 98 67 75 21 ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: A national programme was established in mid-2016 to coordinate several activities to improve endoscopy services. The Endoscopy Programme is housed within the Acute Operations Division of the HSE and the programme is overseen by the National Endoscopy Steering Group. The programme team consists of a Clinical Lead, Training Lead, Nurse Lead and Programme Manager. The team are supported by the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: As this information is maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) I have referred the Deputy's question to the NMBI for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: As this information is maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) I have referred the Deputy's question to the NMBI for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the HSE. I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the HSE. I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the HSE. I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the HSE. I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: The establishment of this course is a matter for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). I have asked the NMBI to provide you with an update in relation to this.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Intervention Teams (11 Jul 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: Community Intervention Teams (11 Jul 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: Hospitals Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Maintaining scheduled care access for all patients is a key priority for hospitals. I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE advise that planned procedures and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Maintaining scheduled care access for all patients is a key priority for hospitals. I fully acknowledge the distress and inconvenience for patients and their families when elective procedures are cancelled, particularly for clinically urgent procedures. While every effort is made to avoid cancellation or postponement of planned procedures, the HSE advise that planned procedures and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Improving waiting times for hospital procedures is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and in 2017 €20 million was allocated to the NTPF to provide treatment for patients. Budget 2018 announced a total 2018 allocation of €55m which more than doubled it’s 2017 total allocation. Budget 2019 announced that the Government has further increased investment in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: Validation is the process whereby hospital administration contacts patients on waiting lists at pre-planned intervals during the year to ensure that patients are ready, willing, suitable and available to attend a hospital appointment or wish to be removed from the list. The validation of waiting lists can help provide clean, accurate, up to date waiting list data which reflects the true...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (11 Jul 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Jul 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...