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CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Report Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 1:In page 6, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:“ “establishment day” shall be construed in accordance with section 4;”. It is a technical amendment.

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank the House for the opportunity to speak about our national newborn screening programme. In particular, I thank Senator David Norris for tabling this Private Members' motion on such an important topic. I am a long-time admirer of the work of the Senator. The families affected are lucky to have such a champion in him. When Senator Norris takes an interest in a human rights issue, he...

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: It is important to state that we are not standing still in Ireland. I would hate anyone to think that. In an Irish context, we have already started the ball rolling in the right direction. As the Senator indicated, a national screening committee will be established this year. The mind boggles that we have never had one before but we will now have a national screening committee in our...

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: In fairness to the HSE, running of public health and information campaigns is one of the tasks it does very well. I have seen it do it with the HPV vaccine and many other initiatives. By running a rare disease campaign, we would make other citizens aware of them and we would signpost families to support. One of the requests that has been made to me is to try to bring families together....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. My Department is currently in discussions with the Health Service Executive and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with a view to finalising the HSE capital plan over the coming weeks. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to provide you with details of the current position and plans regarding proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: The management of the Cross Border Directive (CBD) is a matter for the Health Service Executive. As the issue raised is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (10 Jul 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 the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 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: Hospital Appointments Status (10 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: Labour Court Recommendations (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: A detailed implementation plan to give effect to this agreement is currently being finalised by the HSE. It will set out the actions to be taken by the HSE to implement the Enhanced Nurse/Midwife Contract. It will also set out key productivity measures that will be subject to independent verification. The most recent estimate of costs for the implementation of the various elements of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (10 Jul 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (10 Jul 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: Efforts have been made by my Department to gain clarity on what job titles are being referred to in the question. At the time of the deadline for reply however, there is insufficient information on hand for the HSE to investigate the issue, therefore the Deputy should forward the information directly to the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: The management of the Cross Border Directive (CBD) is a matter for the Health Service Executive. As the issue raised is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Shareholdings (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: The 1957 Vhi Act established the Voluntary Health Insurance Board (Vhi) as a statutory corporation with defined powers. Vhi is a commercial state body under my aegis as Minister for Health. As Minister for Health, I have a role in making appointments to the Vhi Board and in approving changes to the Vhi's employee pension schemes. I do not, however, have a role in the day-to-day commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (10 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: Chronic Disease Management Programme (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.